Did you know that what you do with your daylilies after they flower this summer can make a big difference in how they perform next year? Daylilies are one of the most popular perennials of all for gardeners to grow in their landscape, and it’s easy to see why. The hardy perennial not only fills …
When it comes to adding perennial flower power to your landscape – it’s hard to beat growing lavender. In fact, when you look at all of the plants sensational qualities – it truly is the ultimate perennial plant! Lavender adds deep color and interest wherever it finds a home. But whether it be in flowerbeds, …
How do you know when it’s the right time to pick the tomatoes growing on your tomato plants? Believe it or not, there is a bit of an art to knowing when to pluck tomatoes from your plants. And doing so correctly can pay big dividends for both you and your tomato harvest. Not only …
Looking for a way to stop carpenter ants from damaging the wood in your home, shed, barn and other outbuildings – and do it naturally without having to resort to harsh and questionable chemicals? Carpenter ants can wreak havoc on the wooden structures around your property. Unlike termites, they do not feast on wood but …
How you fertilize your tomato plants during the summer months can play a critical role in just how many tomatoes your plants produce – and even more – for how long they will continue to produce late into the summer and fall. Tomato plants are one of the heaviest feeding vegetable plants a gardener can …
Did you know that summer is the perfect time to replant the cucumbers in your garden, raised beds and containers with seeds? Not only is it quick and easy – but it’s a great solution to replace cucumber plants that might be starting to fail! As summer arrives in full force, many cucumber plants that …
Did you know that one of the best ways to safely and effectively control an outbreak of pests in your garden, flowerbeds or lawn is with all-natural diatomaceous earth? The list of insects that diatomaceous earth can help control is long and impressive. From aphids, slugs, ticks and cucumber beetles, to Japanese beetles, grubs, spiders …
One of the easiest and best ways to keep your petunias healthy, bright and blooming bigger than ever is to deadhead them on a regular basis. But, as you will see below, the real secret to success is knowing just where and when to pinch them back for maximum flower power! Petunias are one of …
Are you looking for a few simple, all-natural and highly effective ways to get rid of ticks in your yard this year – and eliminate them for good? It’s almost scary how an insect so small in stature can cause such seriously dangerous issues for pets and humans. Not only can a tick’s bite be …
Believe it or not, summer really is one of the best times of all to divide overgrown hostas. Not only can it help you rejuvenate overly large and/or struggling plants, but dividing also allows you to create plenty of additional hostas to fill your flowerbeds – and all for free! Although you can dig up …