Did you know that you can save your potted geraniums indoors all winter long – and have them growing big and beautiful all summer again next year? Geraniums are popular plants for gardeners and are known for their bright flowers and leafy green foliage. While they grow well in warm weather and are actually a …
Did you know the care you give your rhododendrons in the fall can have a huge impact on their health – and how well they bloom next year? And even more importantly, if they even bloom at all! Rhododendrons provide amazing beauty and elegance to the landscape all year round. Although some rhododendrons are deciduous …
Fall is the ideal time to plant grass seed, especially if you want to finally fill in those bare spots and achieve the dense, green lawn you’ve been dreaming of. But knowing a few simple secrets to how to seed can make a huge difference between success and failure! Summer can really take a toll …
Did you know that one of the easiest and best methods to boost the health of the soil in your gardens and flowerbeds and protect the perennial plants you have growing in them is to use all of the leaves falling from your trees this fall? Although raking and bagging leaves might feel like a …
Want to know the best time to plant tulip bulbs in the fall – and how to plant your bulbs in just the right way to ensure big spring color early next year? There is nothing quite like seeing the brilliant bloom of a tulip unfold after a long, bleak, colorless winter. Not only are …
Looking for few ways to use all of those spent coffee grounds to good use during the cooler fall months? Believe it or not, instead of simply tossing the grounds into the trash, you can use them to power your soil, improve your lawn, and keep pests away! Coffee is definitely an important morning staple …
Did you know that one of the fastest and easiest ways to recharge the tired and spent soil in your raised beds this fall is with a no till cover crop? Not only is it simple, quick and inexpensive to do, it also requires hardly any work at all next spring before you plant! One …
While the fall is a great time for dividing a wide range of perennials like hostas, daylilies, coneflower and more, there are a few perennials that you should never divide in the fall. Not only is it hard to get the new divisions to root and grow, it can also put the main plant at …
If you are looking to add big, bold, eye-catching beauty to your early spring flowerbeds next year, then you need to be plant a few gorgeous spring flowering bulbs this fall! There is nothing more inviting in the landscape than the first flowers of the early spring season. Especially after going months and months through …
Wondering what to do with your creeping phlox plants in the fall – and how to help prepare them for an amazing blooming season next year? Phlox is one of the easiest, low-maintenance perennial plants to grow in your landscape. One of the best things about this hardy plant is that it isn’t picky at …