Did you know that oats are the perfect, easy care, low cost cover crop for your raised beds in the fall? Plain and simple, if you want to protect and recharge your raised bed soil this fall, oats are one of the best cover crops you can grow. They are inexpensive, easy to plant and …
Believe it or not, what you do with the old tomato plants dying off in your garden this fall – and how quickly you remove them – can have a huge impact on the health of your garden next year. Whether you grow tomatoes in a traditional garden, raised beds or containers, removing plants as …
Looking to recharge and rejuvenate your tired raised bed soil this fall and bring it back to life? As it turns out, fall is actually the perfect time to restore the nutrients and structure your soil needs for next year. A full growing season can take a big toll on raised bed soil. Vegetables, flowers …
Wondering what to do with your daylilies as their blooms begin to fade and their foliage starts to decline in early fall? By late summer and early fall, daylilies can certainly start to show their age. Their once-colorful blooms have usually disappeared, and the long, green foliage begins to yellow and brown. Once this process …
Did you know there are several perennials that should never be cut back in late summer or fall? When fall arrives and flowerbeds begin to fade, it can be tempting to grab the pruning shears and start cutting every perennial down to the ground. But when it comes to getting your flowerbeds ready for winter, …
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 …
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 …