Did you know that early spring is the perfect time to fertilize your hostas to power them up and get them ready for big, healthy growth all season long? Hostas are a staple when it comes to filling home flowerbeds and landscapes with interest and color. With their huge canopy of foliage and tall, wispy, …
Looking to finally eliminate all of those pesky weeds that come back to haunt you and your flowerbeds every single spring, summer and fall? Today, we’ll showcase two simple secrets that can do just that – and do so with you working in your beds less than you ever have before! When it comes to …
There’s no better way to add lasting beauty and color to your property than by planting a wildflower patch – and there is no better time for planting wildflowers than in the spring! Wildflowers continue to gain in popularity in home landscapes. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to have a large property or …
If you are looking to add big color, texture and excitement to the less “sunnier” parts of your landscape, then it’s time to plant a few of the best flowering perennials that love to grow in the shade! Finding colorful perennials to light up the brighter parts of your yard can be a fairly easy …
One of the best ways to add lasting curb appeal and stunning color to your property is by planting perennial flowering shrubs – especially when you plant varieties that have some serious flower power! Not only can flowering shrubs be enjoyed when in full bloom, they can also add year-round appeal and interest to your …
Don’t throw those those dying poinsettia plant to the curb after the holiday season passes – see how to save and keep them alive and thriving as a houseplant all year long! As the holiday season comes to a close, the gorgeous blooms of a poinsettia usually follow suit soon afterwards as well. The once …
Did you know that you could change the color of your hydrangea blooms – all by adding the most basic of organic materials to the soil around where your bush grows? Want to make your hydrangea bush that used to bloom in blue now bloom in pink instead? You can! How about turning a purple …
Looking for a few simple tips and tricks to keep that gorgeous poinsettia blooming big and bright all through the holidays? Poinsettias, along with Christmas cacti, are the go-to choices when it comes to holiday decorating with plants. But as colorful and interesting as a cactus can be when in bloom, it’s hard to deny …
Looking for a few tips and tricks to keep your hibiscus plants alive and thriving indoors this winter? Hibiscus is a tropical plant featuring beautiful, glossy foliage and large intricate blooms in a variety of bold colors. They really are quite the showstoppers during the warm months in almost any growing zone. But in order …
Want to know how to best protect your clematis before winter arrives? And how to make sure your clematis will bloom bigger and brighter than ever next year? The care your clematis receives in late fall is extremely important when it comes to keeping it safe and healthy. And just as important, depending on what …