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. …
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 …
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 …
Did you know that with just three simple tips you can keep your marigolds blooming big all through the summer months – and even into late fall? Marigolds are one of the most dependable and vibrant blooming flowers you can grow in the summer garden. But while marigolds are known for their tough and hardy …
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 …
One of the best ways to add big life and interest to your containers and hanging baskets is to add trailing plants that spill all over the sides of the planter – and today we feature six of the best spilling plants of all that can bring your containers and baskets to life like no …