If there is one thing you can do to help out your garden soil this fall and winter, it’s planting a cover crop – and one of the best cover crops to plant are field peas. Not only are they easy to plant and perfect for recharging your soil – you also don’t have to …
Did you know that one of the most crucial times to care for your hydrangeas is in the fall – right before winter arrives? And that it can make a huge difference in just how well your bush performs and blooms next year – or whether it doesn’t at all! One thing is for sure, …
Looking to create the perfect fall compost pile – and have loads of incredible compost ready for all of your planting needs next spring and summer? When it comes to getting your garden and flowerbeds to produce and grow better than ever, compost is the answer. Whether mixing it into the planting holes of vegetable …
Did you know that by simply mulching your flowerbeds in the fall, you can not only help to protect your plants from the upcoming winter – but also all but eliminate next years weeding chores? It’s true! And all while cleaning up and making your flowerbeds look great for the entire fall and winter season! …
No matter how you grow your strawberry plants, whether in the ground or in pots and containers, how you care for them in the fall before winter arrives can have a big impact on not just their survival – but also in how well they perform and produce next year. Strawberries are one of the …
You don’t have to let the end of the growing season be the end of the line for your big beautiful ferns – not when you can easily divide and save them in the fall to grow again next year! Ferns are a staple for gardeners to grow outdoors during the spring, summer and fall …
Wondering what to do with your daylilies as they begin to fade away in the fall? One thing is for sure, by late summer and early fall, daylilies begin to show a lot of wear and tear. Not only are their blooms all but gone, the foliage of the plants also begin to slowly die …
One of the best and easiest ways to keep your flowerbeds healthy and strong and add more flower power to your beds without having to purchase expensive plants is to divide and transplant your perennials – and early fall just happens to be the perfect time to do it! Not only does regular dividing play …
If you want to grow an amazing crop of garlic with larger bulbs and more flavor than you could ever imagine – then you need to plant your garlic in the fall! Although garlic can be planted in the spring or fall, planting your crop late in the season has several advantages over early season …
Before you head out to start picking out all of those big beautiful mums for fall decorating this year, there are a few simple secrets to know when buying that can help you really get the most out of your purchase – not just when it comes to how much you spend, but for how …