Looking for a few simple tips to get rid of all of that chickweed that’s appearing in your flowerbeds this fall and winter? And how to keep it out for good? Chickweed might look soft and harmless at first glance, but anyone who has battled it in their flowerbeds knows just how persistent this little …
One thing is for sure – cutting back perennials in the fall is not only a great way to keep flowerbeds looking neat and tidy through late autumn and winter, but also extremely important for keeping plants vibrant and blooming the following year. Removing spent foliage and blooms helps a plant focus on recharging it’s …
Wondering what you need to do for your rose bushes this fall to best prepare and protect them for the upcoming winter? One thing is for sure – fall is an extremely important time for all varieties of roses. Whether it be hybrid tea roses, climbing, or even shrub roses – how you care for …
If you are looking for the best way to finally get that thick, luscious grass you have always dreamed of – fall is the ideal time to overseed your lawn and get it ready for great growth next spring! The cooler and often wetter weather that fall brings is ideal for getting new grass seed …
Are you looking for a way to eliminate those pesky ground moles tearing up your yard and landscape this fall? And do it for good? Ground moles can do some serious damage to lawns, flowerbeds and garden. And although they can be active anytime on the surface of the soil when not frozen, they are …
Looking for a few tips on how to care for your lavender plants in the fall – and to prepare them for the long winter ahead? With proper care and timely deadheading of spent blooms throughout the spring and summer, many lavender plants can bloom two, three, or even four times in a single season. …
Did you know that you can save and recharge all of that old potting soil from this year’s hanging baskets and containers and reuse it again next year? Potting soil is one of the most expensive purchases each and every spring for gardeners. Especially for those who love to fill their porches, patios and decks …
Fall is arriving fast – and that means it’s time to take a look at many of the perennials growing in your flowerbeds to see if it’s time to divide them! One of the best things about growing perennials is how they come back year after year, growing a little larger each season. But as …
Looking for a few simple tips on what to do with your peony bushes this fall to prepare them for winter – and big blooms next spring? What you do with your bushes before the cold of winter sets in can actually play a big role in just how well they perform next year. Not …
Wondering if there are still a few vegetables you can plant in early fall to get a little more harvest from your garden before winter arrives? Guess what? The answer is yes – but you need to get planting now! When summer is winding down and cooler air begins to creep in, many gardeners think …