Looking for a fast and easy way to get rid of the aphids on your vegetable plants? And without having to resort to questionable commercial sprays that might compromise your harvest? Aphids can cause major damage to vegetable gardens. Not only can aphid attacks stunt the growth of plants by damaging their stems, leaves and …
Want to get your clematis to flower more than ever and even bloom again this summer? It is hard to deny the incredible beauty of clematis when in full bloom. Perfect for fences, walls, light posts, arbors or anywhere it can climb or trail, this climbing perennial can fill a space with sensational color and …
Looking for a few tips, tricks and secrets to tying up your tomato plants this year? When it comes to growing great tomatoes, how, when and what you use to support your plants as they grow can play a major role in their overall performance. Not just in helping to keep the plant from toppling …
Want to know how and when to thin seedlings from the seed crops you planted in your vegetable garden this year? And why it’s so important to do it? If there is one simple task that is the most underrated and under-performed in the vegetable garden every year – it’s thinning seedlings from the rows …
If you are looking for an effective and inexpensive alternative to help stop weeds in your flowerbeds – using cardboard just might be the answer! There is nothing more defeating than watching weeds take over your flowerbeds. What starts as just a few little sprouts here and there can seemingly turn into a jungle of …
Looking for how to best fertilize your potted flowers for blooms that are not only big and beautiful – but last all season long? Potted flowers are one of the easiest ways to add a huge splash of color nearly anywhere in the landscape. They are perfect for bringing big interest and color to patios, …
Looking for some of the best trailing plants to plant in your hanging baskets and containers this year? Planting your own potted plants is one of the best ways to save on your gardening budget. Not only can hanging baskets and container plants be quite expensive to purchase, you are often limited to the basic …
When it comes to planting flowers in pots, there are three simple planting secrets that can make a huge difference to help your plants to grow strong and healthy – and have incredible blooms all season long! There is nothing more beautiful than pots overflowing with colorful flowers in the spring, summer and fall. They …
Looking for a way to get rid of chiggers from your lawn and landscape – and, more importantly, keep them off of you? If you have ever had an encounter with chiggers, you know just how incredibly monstrous these tiny little creatures can be. One thing is for sure, although they may be hard to …
What is the best way to fertilize young cucumber plants to get them growing strong early? And, how can you make sure to keep powering them just right to grow and produce a big crop of cucumbers all summer long? That question is certainly a popular one each and every spring as gardeners begin to …