Can I use pine needles to mulch my garden and flowerbeds? Should I put them in my compost pile? Are pine needles safe to use around my vegetable plants? What about using them to protect perennials over the winter? When it comes to pine needles and how and where to use them in the landscape, …
As crazy as it sounds, putting mulch down in your flowerbeds in the fall is actually more important than mulching your plants in the spring and early summer. Not so much for the looks, but for all the benefits it can bring for next year! Mulching flowerbeds before winter might seem a bit out of …
When it comes to keeping the plants in your flower pots blooming strong through the long, hot summer months, a few simple care tips can make all the difference! Flowering baskets and containers are a great way to add instant color to porches, patios and decks. But for many, keeping the flowers going strong all …
When it comes to getting your marigolds to bloom bigger and brighter than ever – there is no better way than fertilizing them at just the right time, with just the right fertilizer! Marigolds have become quite popular again among gardeners. This flowering annual was once the go-to plant for flowerbeds in the 1960’s, 70’s …
Looking for a way to bring your struggling or overgrown hanging baskets back to life? With hanging baskets costing as much as $50 or more depending on their size, simply throwing away an overgrown plant in mid-summer is not a very pleasing option for gardeners. But unfortunately, as summer settles in, it can indeed start …
When it comes to battling pests, pollinating plants, and adding intense color and beauty to your garden and flowerbeds – it’s hard to beat growing nasturtiums. Nasturtiums are rewarding, versatile and delightful plants that can be added to any garden landscape and flower bed. They can grow in flowerbeds, gardens, raised beds, and even do …
There is no better way to get more consistent blooms on your annual and perennial flowers than to learn and practice the art of deadheading plants! Whether it’s roses, geraniums, daylilies or marigolds, deadheading on a regular basis can help keep your plants producing more blooms and more flowers. So what exactly is deadheading? And …
When it comes to keeping amazing beauty and interest in your landscape, it’s hard to beat the incredible sight of a mass of Wave petunias blooming strong all summer long! With bright, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in near staggering numbers on long vines, Wave petunias are the perfect choice for adding big color to pots, …
Growing Portulaca in pots, containers or directly in your flowerbeds can add incredible beauty and color to your landscape – especially when you can keep it blooming strong all summer long! Portulaca, also commonly referred to as Moss Rose, is a flowering annual that produces a flush of mini-rose style flowers on top of a …
Want to keep your fuchsia plants in your hanging baskets and containers blooming strong all summer long? Fuchsias are one of the most beautiful of all summer annuals to grace the landscape. Their bright, colorful teardrop blooms can be stunning when flowering big in pots, containers and hanging baskets. Fuchsia plants are prized for their …