Wondering what to do with your hydrangeas after they bloom this summer? Or wondering why they didn’t flower this year? Believe it or not, what you do with your hydrangeas after they finish flowering can have a huge impact on just how healthy they remain through summer. And even more importantly, how well they bloom …

When it comes to getting your tomato plants to produce a great big crop of tomatoes – how and when you water your plants in the summer can make a huge difference for your crop! There is little doubt that tomatoes are one of the neediest plants of all in a vegetable garden. Not only …

Did you know that summer is actually one of the easiest and best times of all to divide overgrown daylilies? Not only can you rejuvenate and revive tired, worn out plants, you can also create all kinds of new starts to fill your flowerbeds with even more flower power! Daylilies are one perennial that can …

One of the best ways to get your bell pepper plants to produce an incredible harvest of peppers is to fertilize them on a consistent basis throughout the growing season – but to really maximize your crop – knowing when, what and how to feed them is the real secret to success! Peppers, just like …

Wondering how to fertilize your impatiens this summer to get them to bloom bigger and brighter than ever? Impatiens have long been a favorite annual choice for growing in the shade. Whether planted in baskets and containers on a porch or patio, or in shaded flowerbeds around the home, they add a burst of color …

Did you know that one of the best ways to protect your vegetable plants, flowers and flowering bushes from deer, rabbits and a long list of insects is to simply make and use your own homemade hot pepper spray? As it turns out, hot pepper spray is one of the most effective organic solutions to …

Did you know that one of the best ways to keep your marigolds blooming big and bright all summer long is to simply deadhead them on a regular basis? Deadheading is the process of removing fading blooms from a plant. And can it ever make a huge difference in not only the overall health of …

Did you know that what to do with your strawberry plants in the summer after a harvest can make a huge difference in the long-term health and well being of your plants – and even more – in just how big your harvest will be next year? It’s true! One of the most important times …

Are you looking for a fast and effective way to stop Japanese beetles from ruining the plants in your landscape, garden and flowerbeds this year? 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 …

Did you know that one of the best ways to make sure your tomato plants stay healthy, strong and productive this summer is to prune them? And that the earlier you get started on this simple task, the better your plants will perform? Believe it or not, pruning can pay huge dividends for tomato plants. …