Wondering what to do with your daylilies as they begin to fade away in the fall? One thing is for sure, by late summer and early fall, daylilies begin to show a lot of wear and tear. Not only are their blooms all but gone, the foliage of the plants also begin to slowly die …

Looking to recharge and rejuvenate your tired, weak raised bed soil this fall and bring it back to life? The garden season can take a big toll on the vitality and life of the soil in raised beds. Plants require a lot of nutrients from the soil. Both to grow healthy foliage – and produce …

One of the best and easiest ways to keep your flowerbeds healthy and strong and add more flower power to your beds without having to purchase expensive plants is to divide and transplant your perennials – and early fall just happens to be the perfect time to do it! Not only does regular dividing play …

Wondering what to do with your blueberry bushes this fall before winter arrives? Believe it or not, fall is an extremely important time for blueberry bushes. Unfortunately, all too often, once blueberry bushes stop producing in late summer, they are all but forgotten. But as it turns out, how you care for them right before …

If you want to grow an amazing crop of garlic with larger bulbs and more flavor than you could ever imagine – then you need to plant your garlic in the fall! Although garlic can be planted in the spring or fall, planting your crop late in the season has several advantages over early season …

Not only is it easy to save seeds from your tomato plants this summer – it can also help you grow your best tomato plants ever next year! Saving seeds is certainly one of the best ways to save on your gardening budget. Let’s face it, seeds are only getting more and more expensive with …

Before you head out to start picking out all of those big beautiful mums for fall decorating this year, there are a few simple secrets to know when buying that can help you really get the most out of your purchase – not just when it comes to how much you spend, but for how …

Did you know that what you do with your hydrangeas in late summer and early fall can not only have a big impact on their overall health, but also on just how well they perform next year – including whether they bloom or not? Hydrangeas are one of the most beautiful of all perennial shrubs. …

Wondering how to stop your tomatoes from splitting and cracking as they ripen on your plants this summer? For a gardener, it can be all but defeating to see a beautiful crop of developing tomatoes suddenly begin to blister, crack and split. Not only does it make for an unsightly tomato, it also damages the …

Are you looking for a few safe, effective and simple ways to keep ants out of your house – and not have to spray or lay down questionable chemical products that can be scary to use around pets and children? Even though ants are tiny and mostly harmless, they can become quite a nuisance when …