Wondering if it’s possible to revive your struggling hanging baskets this summer and get them blooming like they did in the spring? It happens every summer. Hanging baskets that were once overflowing with vibrant flowers and lush green foliage suddenly begin to fade. The nonstop blooms slow to a trickle, the rich green leaves turn …
Looking for the best way to fertilize your wave petunias to get them blooming big and bright once again this summer? With hundreds of bright, trumpet-shaped blooms, Wave petunias can create a stunning blanket of color wherever they grow. But even though fast-growing wave petunias are famous for their incredible flower power, one thing is …
Did you know that one of the best ways to fertilize your hanging baskets all season long is with compost tea? What you use to fertilize hanging basket plants will make a big difference in not only their overall health but also how well they bloom for the remainder of the season – and as …
Looking for the best shade loving hanging basket flowers to grow to finally bring some big flower power and color to the less-than-sunny parts of your landscape? All too often, gardeners think their covered front porches, decks and patio areas are all but impossible to light up with flowering plants. It’s certainly an understandable thought. …
Need a few tips and tricks to perk up the sad petunias growing in your containers or hanging baskets? As beautiful as petunias are in the spring and early summer, by the time August rolls around, they often don’t look quite the same. Especially for those growing in hanging baskets, containers, or tight raised bed …
Wondering how to water your containers and hanging baskets with just the perfect amount of water? Watering container plants might seem like one of the easiest tasks of all for gardeners, but in truth, it’s one of the most misunderstood. Every summer, countless gardeners unknowingly damage or even kill their container plants simply by watering …
Looking for a few simple tips and tricks to keep those just-purchased beautiful flowering hanging baskets blooming strong all summer long? Spring is in full force – and hanging baskets are flying out of nurseries and garden centers like nobody’s business. But for many, the struggle to keep their baskets looking as full and healthy …
Looking to avoid some of the most common and biggest fertilizing mistakes gardeners make that can ruin the lifespan and bloom time of their hanging baskets? When it comes to keeping hanging baskets vibrant and blooming all summer long – there are three common fertilizing mistakes that many gardeners make each and every year that …
If you are looking for an eye catching plant to fill your containers this year with big color and interest, then you need to be growing coleus! Not only can coleus fill your pots with long lasting beauty – it also happens to be incredibly resistant to pests – including deer and rabbits. Adding to …
When you take time to grow your own hanging baskets from seed – not only can it help to save big on your gardening budget – it also happens to be one of the best ways to create incredibly unique and stunning planters that can last all season long! Hanging baskets are by far one …