Looking to dig up and split your overgrown hostas in your flowerbeds this spring? Hostas are one perennial that benefits from being divided on a regular basis. It helps this leafy perennial stay strong and vibrant, all while giving you the opportunity to multiply your plants without spending a single cent. And – as it …
Looking for a few tips and tricks to keep your pansies blooming strong all the way through early spring – and even into early summer? Thanks to their love for cool weather, pansies are a top pick for gardeners looking to add a splash of color to their landscape in early spring – and in …
Did you know that one of the easiest, safest and most economical ways to eliminate flowerbed weeds in – and keep your beds beautiful at the same time is with cardboard? It’s true! When used correctly, not only can cardboard be an effective and inexpensive weed blocker – it can also help hold in moisture …
Did you know that by simply following 3 very basic tips – you can easily and almost effortlessly keep your flowerbeds weed free all through the spring, summer and fall? It’s true! If you are tired of battling weeds year after year, only to give up on your flowerbeds by mid-summer, it’s time to stop …
Looking for some of the best climbing perennials to plant this year in your landscape to add big interest to fences, light poles, arbors, pergolas and more? Nothing adds color and beauty to an outdoor structure like a flowering climbing perennial. They truly are the perfect way to provide a canopy of shade underneath pergolas …
Wondering how to know when to start your vegetable and flowers seeds inside at just the right time to grow the perfect sized transplants for your garden and flowerbeds this year? If there is one thing that many gardeners struggle with in late winter, it’s knowing when to pick the best time to start their …
If you are looking for a perennial to grow next year that can give you all season blooming power – then you need to see why planting Blanketflower is the way to go! When it comes to creating a stunning, low-maintenance garden that bursts with color all summer long, Blanketflower is a perennial plant you …
Looking for a few simple tips and tricks to save your coleus plants and keep them alive through the winter to grow again next year? More and more gardeners are growing coleus with each passing year – and all over their landscape. With varieties that can grow foliage in a seemingly endless rainbow of bold, …
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 …
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 …