There is no better time to dig up, divide and transplant daylilies than in the early spring – not only is it easy to do, you will be amazed at just how many new plants it can create for your landscape – all for free! Daylilies are a popular choice for planting in flowerbeds, and …
Looking for a few tips, tricks and secrets to get your peonies to bloom big, bright and flower beautiful every single year? Peony bushes produce some of the most intricate, colorful and showy flowers around. In fact, the massive blooms have been admired, sought after and prized for centuries by many cultures around the globe. …
Planting and growing your own delicious crop of sugar snap peas couldn’t be easier – and even better, because it thrives in cooler weather, you can plant it early in the spring to get your garden season off to a great start! Sugar snap peas are one of the most favorite “snacking” vegetables of all. …
One of the best ways to help your tomato plants to grow better is to plant their favorite companion plants right along side of them. Not only can companion planting protect and power your tomato crop to bigger, more tastier yields, it can also help bring color, beauty and amazing scents to your garden space …
Growing healthy and productive tomato plants all begins on planting day – and by simply avoiding a few of the biggest and most common planting mistakes, you can all but ensure a big harvest of juicy tomatoes this summer! Tomatoes are by far the most popular vegetable plant to grow in home gardens. The sweet …
If you are looking to grow a unique, beautiful and fragrant perennial in your landscape that is sure to turn heads, then it’s time to plant hops this year! Yes, we are talking about the same hop plant has long been grown by homemade beer enthusiasts as an ingredient for their home brewing efforts. But …
When it comes to planting onion sets in the spring, a few little planting secrets can make all the difference in helping your onions grow better, bigger and tastier! Onions are one crop that cause a lot of confusion for gardeners. And it’s easy to see why. There almost seems to be an endless string …
Looking for a few tricks and tips to get your azaleas to bloom bigger, brighter and longer than ever? One of the most beautiful blooming shrubs of all, the azalea bush has long been known for its vibrant flowers that signal spring is officially here. Azaleas in full bloom are stunning. In fact, their flowers …
Looking to plant and grow your own delicious crop of perennial raspberries in your backyard garden or raised beds? Perennial fruits are a great addition to a traditional vegetable garden. Whether it’s adding raspberries, a few fruit trees and bushes, or planting asparagus, strawberries or blackberries in your landscape – the perennial harvest from these …
One of the most confusing aspects of gardening is understanding just how growing zones and frost dates work – and how to use them to plant smart for your specific location and landscape. When it comes to growing zones, it is certainly understandable how and why they can be so puzzling. In some growing zones …