How you care for your hydrangea bushes in late summer and fall can not only have a big impact on their overall health, but also on just how well they perform next year. And that includes whether they bloom big – or perhaps not at all! As daylight begins to fade with each passing day …
Autumn is fast approaching and that means it’s time to cut back and divide your overgrown ferns to save them to grow again next year. Not only can it save big on your gardening budget – but it can give you even more ferns to decorate with next spring and summer! All too often, the …
Want to make great compost to power your garden, flowerbeds and more? A compost pile is a huge asset for the home landscape. The finished compost it creates helps to build and recharge soil in vegetable gardens, flowerbeds, raised beds and more. Even more, it can be used to energize and fertilize plants at every …
Looking for a way to repel sweat bees and stop them from ruining your time outdoors? As late summer arrives, so does the onslaught of sweat bees. And can they ever be annoying! The tiny glowing-green bodied bees seem to always find you – no matter where you are. It can be bad enough as …
Looking for a few great all-natural methods to kill stubborn weeds in your driveway, sidewalks and patio areas? Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to use harsh chemical concoctions to control weeds in the non-grassy areas around your home. Not only can herbicides be dangerous to you, your pets and the environment, they can …
Is it really possible to keep mosquitoes out of your yard without spraying all kinds of chemicals and harsh sprays on your lawn, clothes and body? Mosquitoes can all but ruin a perfect evening outdoors. Especially as the heat and humidity of summer seem to multiply these harmful and painful pests by the thousands. Unfortunately, …
Saving vegetable seeds from your garden is one of the best ways to save big on your home gardening budget. But did you also know that it is one of the best ways to grow healthier plants and a have a more productive garden? By saving seeds this summer from your best vegetables and from …
When it comes to keeping the plants in your flower pots blooming strong through the long, hot summer months, a few simple care tips can make all the difference! Flowering baskets and containers are a great way to add instant color to porches, patios and decks. But for many, keeping the flowers going strong all …
Looking for a few effective methods to get rid of ground moles and keep them from destroying your lawn, flowerbeds and garden soil? Ground moles can certainly terrorize the landscape. Not only are their tunnels unsightly and damaging to a lawn, they can cause serious injury to the plants in gardens and flowerbeds too. As …
Are you looking for a few natural and effective methods to get rid of earwigs from your home, garden & flowerbeds? Earwigs are certainly not one of the more beloved insects to roam the planet. With their long, slender mid-section and a set of menacing pinchers protruding from their backside, they can look quite intimidating. …
Did you know that by simply adding a few common ingredients to your compost pile every week, you can create a more productive pile that decomposes faster than ever? One of the best ways to build better soil and grow healthier and more productive plants is with compost. Adding compost to your garden and flowerbeds …