Did you know that you can easily compost your tired, old, used potting soil from this year’s container plants and bring it back to life to use again next year? Potting soil is one of the most expensive purchases each and every spring for gardeners. Especially for those who love to fill their porches, patios …
Looking for a few simple and easy ways to stop spiders from finding a way inside this fall – and for how to keep them out of your basement, garage and home for good? Spiders certainly play a helpful role in the food chain. Outdoors, are wonderful for keeping all kinds of pests at bay, …
If you are looking for the best way to finally get that thick, luscious lawn you have always dreamed of, then taking the time to overseed your lawn this fall is the perfect answer! Autumn is one of the absolute best times of all to get your grass in shape. The cooler and often wetter …
Fall is one of the most critical times in the life cycle of most bird species – and it’s exactly why feeding birds in the autumn months before winter arrives can help to make a huge difference in both their health – and their survival! In the spring and summer months, birds have an abundance …
Looking for a simple way to keep those annoying bees away from you and your food and drinks when trying to enjoy the great outdoors in late summer and fall? Well wait until you see how easy it can be! Although bees and wasps can be quite beneficial for gardens and flowerbeds when it comes …
When it comes to preparing your hydrangeas for winter, how you care for your hydrangeas in the fall can have a big impact on not only their health and winter survival, but their ability to bloom next year as well. Although they are one of the most beautiful blooming shrubs of all, hydrangeas are also …
Looking for a few quick, easy and effective methods to get rid of squash bugs from your garden this fall? Squash bugs can be a nightmare for gardeners – especially as the cooler weather of autumn settles in. Although they can damage crops all throughout the growing season, squash bugs begin to multiply at an …
Looking for a way to save the old potting soil from your hanging basket and containers at the end of the season to use again next year? If there is one thing that seems to break a gardeners budget each and every spring – it’s having to purchase all new potting soil for their hanging …
As crazy as it sounds, what you do with your tomato plants as they die off this fall – and how you dispose of them – can both have a huge impact on how well your tomato plants grow in your garden next year. And even more, it can also play a major role in …
Wondering what to do with your coneflower plants after they finish blooming in late summer? Believe it or not, as your coneflower blooms slowly fade away late in the season, it’s actually the perfect time to perform a few simple chores that can have them ready to grow and bloom even better next year! With …