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 …
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 …
Believe it or not – there are actually a few incredibly effective methods to kill poison ivy plants in your flowerbeds, lawn and landscape – without having to resort to harsh commercial sprays that can be dangerous to children, pets, other plants – and you! Poison ivy can pop up anywhere. Although many think of …
If there is one outdoor pest that drives both homeowners and gardeners crazy, it’s voles – but thankfully, there are a few simple ways to recognize their damage and stop them from taking over your lawn and garden space without having to resort to harsh poisons or chemicals. The mouse-like vole may appear cute at …
When it comes to fertilizing your climbing roses and keeping them gorgeous and blooming all summer long – a few simple tips can go a long way to big flowering success! It’s hard to beat the elegance of a climbing rose. Whether gracefully growing up an arbor, trailing along a fence line, or meandering up …
Did you know that one of the best ways to get your daylilies to bloom bigger than ever is to give them the perfect dose of fertilizer in the spring? Daylilies are one of the hardiest perennial plants around. Not only can they handle harsh winters, drought, and overly hot conditions with little trouble, they …
Looking for a few tips and tricks to finally gain the upper hand and get rid of those pesky Canadian thistle weeds growing and regrowing in your flowerbeds? No matter if it’s Canadian thistle, Milk thistle, Scotch thistle or the myriad of other thistle types that exist – once the pesky weeds get a foothold …
Looking for a few tips and secrets to protect your home and outdoor structures from carpenter bees – and stop the damage they cause to the wood surfaces on them? As spring arrives, so do carpenter bees. And can they ever destroy the wood on your home, garage, shed or barn. If that wasn’t enough, …
When you plant French marigolds along with vegetable plants in your garden – great things happen. Not only do you fill your garden with the beauty and color of flowering annuals, you also can help protect and power your vegetable plants! Marigolds are one of the most popular annual flowers to grow in backyard gardens …
Are you looking to fertilize your lilac bushes to help them bloom big this year? Or perhaps simply just get them to bloom for the first time – or maybe the first time in a long time? Lilacs are one of the most popular flowering bushes for gardeners to grow in their home landscape. Not …