When it comes to taking care of your daffodils after they bloom in the spring, did you know that how and when you cut them back can make a huge difference in just how vibrant and plentiful their blooms are next year? Or if they will even bloom at all? It’s true! Although daffodils are …
If you are looking to make the perfect potting soil this year to power your hanging baskets and potted plants to grow like never before, today’s simple recipe using six all-natural ingredients is just the ticket! When it comes to finding the best potting soil for growing gorgeous flowers and vegetables in containers, the easiest …
Did you know that you can grow and plant your own sweet potato plants by starting slips from an existing sweet potato? Not only is it possible, but it’s a great, inexpensive way to grow healthy and strong sweet potato plants! Sweet potatoes are packed full of vitamins A and C, potassium, fiber, and manganese. …
One of the best ways to keep your hanging baskets blooming strong from spring all the way through summer is learning the secrets of how to fertilize them in just the right way, at just the right time – and with the just the right fertilizer! Petunias, geraniums, marigolds and other big flowering annuals can …
Looking for a few simple solutions to keep tomato blight away and keep your tomato plants safe from damage – for good? There is little doubt that tomato blight can all but ruin a tomato harvest. Although there are several types and versions of the disease, blight is a fungal condition that can devastate and …
If you want to grow healthier, bigger, brighter roses that produce loads of blooms longer than ever, then it’s vital to fertilize your rose bushes with the perfect dose of power – and it all starts with powering them up in the early spring just as your roses come out! Roses are heavy-blooming plants that …
Looking to plant onions this year and not sure if you should plant onion seeds or sets? The question certainly sparks quite the debate. And not just among those new to gardening, but seasoned gardeners as well. To be exact, onions can actually grow in three different ways – by planting seeds directly in the …
Looking for the best way to fertilize your peony bushes early this spring to get them to bloom bigger and brighter than ever? Peonies are one of the first perennial bushes of all to come into bloom in the spring. And one thing is for sure – their fragrant, colorful flowers are a welcome sight …
Did you know that early spring is the perfect time to fertilize your hostas to power them up and get them ready for big, healthy growth all season long? Hostas are a staple when it comes to filling home flowerbeds and landscapes with interest and color. With their huge canopy of foliage and tall, wispy, …
Looking to finally eliminate all of those pesky weeds that come back to haunt you and your flowerbeds every single spring, summer and fall? Today, we’ll showcase two simple secrets that can do just that – and do so with you working in your beds less than you ever have before! When it comes to …