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! …
Looking for the best way to fertilize the tomato plants you have growing in pots, containers, grow bags or 5 gallon buckets? Growing tomatoes in containers is becoming more popular than ever. Whether it’s planting a mini cherry tomato plant in a small pot on your back patio to enjoy for salads or snacking, growing …
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 the best way to fertilize your blueberry bushes for healthier plants and a bigger harvest? One of the best ways to ensure a great harvest of delicious blueberries is to give them the power they need for strong root development, thick foliage and loads of bud production. But when you give your bushes …