Did you know that one of the easiest and all natural ways to get rid of weeds in driveways, paths and gravel areas is with horticultural vinegar? And even better, that you can also use it to eliminate tough and pesky weeds like thistle, bindweed and more in your flowerbeds and garden too? It’s true! …

Looking for the best way to fertilize your marigolds to keep them healthy and blooming big all summer long? Marigolds can bring an amazing amount of life and color to flowerbeds, gardens and containers. From petite varieties that nearly cover their entire of canopy of foliage with blooms, to large Pom-Pom and Whopper varieties with …

One of the most frustrating battles for gardeners in the spring, summer and fall is trying to stop ground moles from destroying their lawn, flowerbeds and garden. Ground moles can certainly be a huge issue all throughout the landscape. Not only are their tunnels unsightly and damaging to a lawn, they also can seriously injure …

Want to know how to fertilize your peppers this year to get your plants growing fast and producing more peppers than ever? Whether you love growing sweet peppers, green peppers, ornamental peppers – or the hottest peppers on the planet, supplying them with the power and energy they need is important for growing strong, healthy …

Wondering what to do with your peony bushes after they finish blooming late this spring? Believe it or not, what you do with your peonies after they stop flowering can make a huge difference in just how healthy they will stay for the remainder of the summer. And even more – in just how well …

Looking for a few simple tips and secrets to keep your geraniums healthy, strong – and most importantly – blooming big and bright all summer long? Not only are geraniums perfect for growing in baskets and containers, they also look right at home when directly planted into flowerbeds as well. And in addition to providing …

One of the best ways to create a low maintenance landscape is to plant drought resistant perennials in your flowerbeds – especially when you can fill your beds with perennials flowering in big, bright and beautiful colors! When the summer sun starts burning, many annual and perennial flowers begin to struggle without water. With too …

Did you know that what you do with your creeping phlox after it blooms can play a major role in how healthy and strong the plant stays for the rest of summer – and even more – how well it blooms next year? It’s true! By giving your phlox just a little attention as they …

Looking to give your newly planted tomato plants a big jump start to get them off and growing fast? Whether you grow tomato plants in a traditional garden setting, raised beds, or in 5 gallon buckets, containers or tomato bags, the first six to eight weeks of their life outdoors is critical to their long …

One of the biggest secrets of all to grow a large, healthy potato crop with loads of foliage and plenty of potatoes to harvest is knowing when and how to properly fertilize them – and when to stop! Potatoes are heavy feeders that require plenty of nutrients throughout the growing season. Failing to provide plants …