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 how to save your geraniums this fall and overwinter them with ease? Believe it or not, even though geraniums are often treated as annuals, they are actually a perennial – and can be easily and safely overwintered to enjoy their beauty again next year! Geraniums are one of the most popular blooming flowers …
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 …
Looking for a few key tips on what to do with your black eyed Susan plants after they bloom near the end of summer? Black eyed Susan is a great choice for the home landscape for so many reasons, and it’s easy to see why. With bloom periods that can last for nearly a month …
Looking for a few simple ways to attract more butterflies to your flower beds, garden and landscape? For all of those who appreciate the wonders of nature, you know just how exciting it is to watch butterflies flutter effortlessly around your flowers. But these delightful creatures add so much more than just beauty to your …
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 …
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 …
Want to know how to fertilize your geraniums to keep them flowering big and strong all summer long? Geraniums are one of the most iconic flowering annuals of all. The versatile plant is a top choice for bringing life all over the landscape – from flowerbeds, gardens and raised bed plantings, to hanging baskets, containers …
There is no better way to power your vegetable plants and flowers naturally than to make and use your own homemade compost tea. And is it ever simple, fast and inexpensive to make. In fact, if you happen to have your own compost pile, you can make an endless supply all summer – for free! …
Whether you grow petunias in hanging baskets, containers, or directly in your flowerbeds – to get your plants blooming big and keep them flowering strong all summer long – fertilizing is a must! Petunias are one of the most popular of all summer blooming annuals. Not only do the plants produce large amounts of bright, …