Wondering if there is any way to get your clematis to bloom again this summer? When it comes to beautiful flowering vines, clematis is one of the most popular choices for home gardeners. With their showy flowers, they bring all kinds of color and charm to fences, arbors, trellises, and garden walls. But what many …
Looking to boost your young, newly planted tomato plants and get them off and growing fast? Whether you grow tomato plants in a traditional garden setting, raised beds, or in 5 gallon buckets, containers or tomato bags, the first six to eight weeks of their life outdoors is critical to their long term success. It …
Did you know that one of the best ways to fertilize your hanging baskets all season long is with compost tea? What you use to fertilize hanging basket plants will make a big difference in not only their overall health but also how well they bloom for the remainder of the season – and as …
Looking for a few great ways to use all of those grass clippings coming from your yard this spring and summer? If there is one thing most homeowners have plenty of during the growing season, it’s grass clippings. And although many people bag them up and send them to the curb, those fresh green clippings …
Did you know that the best thing you can do for your tomato plants is to pick off the first early tomatoes that form on your plants? After weeks of planting, watering, mulching and caring for young plants, the first tomatoes that form are very exciting for gardeners. Those tiny green tomatoes feel like proof …
Looking for the best way to fertilize marigolds to keep them blooming bigger, brighter and longer than ever this year? From compact French marigolds that stay covered in small blooms to giant African marigolds with softball-sized flowers, there is a marigold variety for nearly every growing space imaginable. But no matter what type you grow, …
Looking for the best way to fertilize your petunias this summer to keep them healthy and blooming big – and flowering strong all summer long? If there is one common issue that many gardeners face with petunias, it’s getting their plants to stay flowering strong late all through summer and early fall. Although petunias are …
Did you know that there are some vegetables and herb that you should never plant near your tomato plants in the garden? Unfortunately, while gardeners often focus on sunlight, watering, and fertilizer, many forget one important factor that can make a huge difference in how well tomato plants perform – companion planting. Some plants help …
Looking for a few simple ways 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 also …
If you are looking to add huge color and interest to your summer flower garden – then taking a little time in the spring to plant dahlias is definitely in order! The sky is the limit when it comes to the color and bloom sizes of dahlias. You can find dahlias in a near endless …
Looking for the best shade loving hanging basket flowers to grow to finally bring some big flower power and color to the less-than-sunny parts of your landscape? All too often, gardeners think their covered front porches, decks and patio areas are all but impossible to light up with flowering plants. It’s certainly an understandable thought. …