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 …

Wondering to do with your daises as they finish blooming this summer? One thing is for sure – a little late summer care can make all the difference in keeping your daisies healthy, full of flowers, and looking better than ever next year. Daises can certainly bring big color and interest to your flowerbeds. But …

Did you know that mid to late summer is actually one of the very best times to divide overgrown daylilies? With just a little effort, you can breathe new life into old, tired plants while creating dozens of healthy new divisions to fill your landscape with even more beautiful blooms next year. Daylilies are incredibly …

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 …

Wondering what to do to your lavender after it blooms to make it bloom again this summer? One of the best things about growing lavender is that with a little timely care after it flowers, you can often enjoy a second round of beautiful blooms before the growing season comes to an end. Lavender typically …

Looking for an easy way to protect your hostas from insects, deer, rabbits, and other hungry pests this summer without relying on harsh chemicals or expensive sprays? With their beautiful foliage, impressive range of colors, sizes, and textures, and easy-care nature, hostas can provide season-long beauty from spring right through fall. Unfortunately, all of that …

Looking for a simple solution to make the tomatoes on your plants ripen faster? The good news is that you don’t have to simply wait and hope. In fact, with a few simple growing techniques, you can help your tomato plants put more energy into ripening fruit and enjoy your first harvest much sooner. There …

Looking for the secret for stopping Japanese Beetles from damaging your plants this summer? Once the warm weather of summer begins to arrive – so do Japanese beetles. And do they ever love to dine on everything from roses, fragrant bushes and a long list of annuals and perennials – to fruit trees, grape vines …

When it comes to protecting plants from insects and animals, many gardeners prefer natural solutions over commercial chemical sprays – and one of the best choice is making your own homemade hot pepper spray! Not only is making your own spray less expensive, it can also be incredibly effective when used correctly. Made with a …

Wondering if there is any way to get your clematis to bloom again this summer? When it comes to beautiful flowering vines, clematis is one of the most popular choices for home gardeners. With their showy flowers, they bring all kinds of color and charm to fences, arbors, trellises, and garden walls. But what many …