Looking to recharge and rejuvenate your tired, weak raised bed soil this fall and bring it back to life? The garden season can take a big toll on the vitality and life of the soil in raised beds. Plants require a lot of nutrients from the soil. Both to grow healthy foliage – and produce …
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 …
Did you know that what you do with your hydrangeas in late summer and early fall can not only have a big impact on their overall health, but also on just how well they perform next year – including whether they bloom or not? Hydrangeas are one of the most beautiful of all perennial shrubs. …
Did you know that summer is actually one of the easiest and best times of all to divide overgrown daylilies? Not only can you rejuvenate and revive tired, worn out plants, you can also create all kinds of new starts to fill your flowerbeds with even more flower power! Daylilies are one perennial that can …
One of the best ways to get your bell pepper plants to produce an incredible harvest of peppers is to fertilize them on a consistent basis throughout the growing season – but to really maximize your crop – knowing when, what and how to feed them is the real secret to success! Peppers, just like …
Wondering how to fertilize your impatiens this summer to get them to bloom bigger and brighter than ever? Impatiens have long been a favorite annual choice for growing in the shade. Whether planted in baskets and containers on a porch or patio, or in shaded flowerbeds around the home, they add a burst of color …
Did you know that one of the best ways to protect your vegetable plants, flowers and flowering bushes from deer, rabbits and a long list of insects is to simply make and use your own homemade hot pepper spray? As it turns out, hot pepper spray is one of the most effective organic solutions to …
Did you know that one of the best ways to keep your marigolds blooming big and bright all summer long is to simply deadhead them on a regular basis? Deadheading is the process of removing fading blooms from a plant. And can it ever make a huge difference in not only the overall health of …
Are you looking for a fast and effective way to stop Japanese beetles from ruining the plants in your landscape, garden and flowerbeds this year? Once the warm weather of summer begins to arrive – so do Japanese beetles. And do they ever love to dine on everything from roses, fragrant bushes and a long …
One of the best ways to grow more food in your existing garden is to succession plant some or all of your garden space during your growing season. It also happens to be one of the best ways to keep a fresh supply of your favorite vegetables on the table all summer long! Succession planting …