Wondering what you should be doing for your tomato plants in late summer to help them produce even more tomatoes? After months of growing, flowering and producing tomatoes, even the healthiest plants can begin to slow down. Leaves may start to yellow or brown. Plants can become tangled and overgrown. And even though there might …
Looking for a few simple and effective ways to stop squash bugs from invading your garden before fall arrives? Squash bugs can cause serious trouble throughout the growing season, but their population can really explode as summer begins to wind down. Left unchecked, they can quickly overwhelm squash, zucchini, pumpkins and other plants, weakening foliage …
If you want to grow bigger, better and more flavorful onions in your garden next year, one of the best things you can do is plant your onions in the ground this fall! While onions can certainly be planted in early spring, planting them in late summer or early fall can give them a huge …
Want to avoid the biggest mistakes many gardeners make with hydrangeas in late summer and fall? If you want your hydrangeas to come back healthy and loaded with blooms next year, what you do with them this fall can make all the difference. In fact, a few simple mistakes before winter arrives can leave your …
Tired of watching your tomatoes split and crack as they ripen on your plants? There is nothing more frustrating than watching a beautiful crop of tomatoes begin to ripen – only to suddenly see them crack and split on the vine. Not only does it make the fruit look less appealing, it can also damage …
Did you know that mid-summer is one of the very best times to replant your vegetable garden with seeds? Whether you grow in a traditional garden, raised beds, or containers, there’s still plenty of time to grow a fresh crop of delicious vegetables before the season comes to an end. While most gardeners put all …
Have a few bare spots in your lawn that you want to fill in by planting grass seed? Whether the damage is from pets, heavy foot traffic, drought, or disease, bare spots can quickly make an otherwise beautiful lawn look worn and neglected. Even worse, those open areas are the perfect place for weeds to …
Wondering if it’s possible to revive your struggling hanging baskets this summer and get them blooming like they did in the spring? It happens every summer. Hanging baskets that were once overflowing with vibrant flowers and lush green foliage suddenly begin to fade. The nonstop blooms slow to a trickle, the rich green leaves turn …
Wondering to do with your daises as they finish blooming this summer? One thing is for sure – a little late summer care can make all the difference in keeping your daisies healthy, full of flowers, and looking better than ever next year. Daises can certainly bring big color and interest to your flowerbeds. But …
Did you know that mid to late summer is actually one of the very best times to divide overgrown daylilies? With just a little effort, you can breathe new life into old, tired plants while creating dozens of healthy new divisions to fill your landscape with even more beautiful blooms next year. Daylilies are incredibly …
Looking for the best way to fertilize your wave petunias to get them blooming big and bright once again this summer? With hundreds of bright, trumpet-shaped blooms, Wave petunias can create a stunning blanket of color wherever they grow. But even though fast-growing wave petunias are famous for their incredible flower power, one thing is …