Did you know that cinnamon can help keep the soil and plants in your flowerbeds and vegetable gardens healthy? Not only that, but this all-natural culinary ingredient can also help drive pests and disease away too! Cinnamon has long been known to provide a wide array of benefits to humans. As both an anti-inflammatory and …
Looking for a few great tips on how to prevent powdery mildew from attacking your cucumber plants this year? One of the most common ailments of cucumber plants in the garden is the deadly scourge of powdery mildew. Powdery mildew begins with a few white or grayish-white spots appearing on the foliage of plants. The …
There is no better way to get more consistent blooms on your annual and perennial flowers than to learn and practice the art of deadheading plants! Whether it’s roses, geraniums, daylilies or marigolds, deadheading on a regular basis can help keep your plants producing more blooms and more flowers. So what exactly is deadheading? And …
Looking for a few all natural methods to help eliminate dangerous poison ivy plants from your lawn, flowerbeds & landscape? Poison ivy can find its way into all types of landscapes. Although thought by many to be a plant that thrives in more rural areas, poison ivy can and will take hold in residential flowerbeds, …
With just a little care after they complete their bloom cycle, you can keep your creeping phlox plants healthy and strong year after year – and maybe even get a second bloom from them too! Creeping phlox is one of the first perennial plants to provide a burst of spring color in the landscape. Its …
If you are looking to avoid using harsh chemical sprays to kill the weeds in your driveway, patio, sidewalks, gravel or mulch playing areas, horticultural vinegar might just be the perfect solution! Not only is it easy and effective to use, it’s also a much safer long-term choice for pets, wildlife and humans. But even …
There is no better way to control pest problems naturally in your garden, flowerbeds and landscape than by attracting ladybugs to your outdoor spaces! Ladybugs are one of the most efficient methods for pest control around. Not only do they consume thousands upon thousands of insects in their lifetime, they also feed on the larva …
Looking for the best companion plants to grow this year with your cucumbers? Companion planting can play a role in the health, vitality and yields of many of the vegetables that grow in a garden. And that certainly includes the much beloved cucumber. What you plant near your cucumber plants can impact their performance. And, …
Are you looking to get your lilac bushes to bloom bigger than ever this year? Then it is time for a little spring lilac care to get them ready for better health and a great growing season! Lilac bushes are synonymous with spring color, and lots of it! Although most varieties bloom in a wide …
One of the best ways to add vertical interest and color to your landscape is by planting and growing climbing roses – especially when you can keep them blooming strong and bright all summer long! When it comes to climbing plants, it’s hard to beat the elegance of a climbing rose. Whether gracefully growing up …
When it comes to keeping amazing beauty and interest in your landscape, it’s hard to beat the incredible sight of a mass of Wave petunias blooming strong all summer long! With bright, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in near staggering numbers on long vines, Wave petunias are the perfect choice for adding big color to pots, …