Believe it or not, what you do with the old tomato plants dying off in your garden this fall – and how quickly you remove them – can have a huge impact on the health of your garden next year. Whether you grow tomatoes in a traditional garden, raised beds or containers, removing plants as …
Early September is one of the best times of the year to divide many of the perennials growing in your flowerbeds – and doing it now can help you create healthier plants, better blooms and plenty of new plants for free! By the end of summer, many perennial plants have been growing in the same …
If you want to grow bigger, more flavorful garlic bulbs next summer, one of the best things you can do is plant your garlic this fall! Although garlic can be planted in either the spring or fall, planting it before winter gives your crop a huge head start. Instead of waiting for spring to establish, …
Looking to recharge and rejuvenate your tired raised bed soil this fall and bring it back to life? As it turns out, fall is actually the perfect time to restore the nutrients and structure your soil needs for next year. A full growing season can take a big toll on raised bed soil. Vegetables, flowers …
Did you know there are several perennials that should never be cut back in late summer or fall? When fall arrives and flowerbeds begin to fade, it can be tempting to grab the pruning shears and start cutting every perennial down to the ground. But when it comes to getting your flowerbeds ready for winter, …
The best thing you can do for your garden this fall is to plant a cover crop. In fact, this one simple fall task can protect your garden from weeds, stop soil erosion, improve tired soil – and set the stage for healthier plants and a bigger harvest next year! Cover crops are incredibly easy …
If your hostas are overgrown and looking sad – then late summer is the perfect time to take action and divide them into new plants! Not only is it a great way to keep your hostas healthy and your flowerbeds neat and tidy – it’s also a great way to create brand new plants for …
If you want to grow bigger, better and more flavorful onions in your garden next year, one of the best things you can do is plant your onions in the ground this fall! While onions can certainly be planted in early spring, planting them in late summer or early fall can give them a huge …
If you are looking for a great way to add a unique flair to your flowering fall display this year, try growing ornamental kale, the incredibly beautiful annual that not only can survive cooler weather, it actually thrives in it! There’s nothing like a little fall foliage and flowering plants to help transition from the …
How you prepare your garden for winter this fall plays a huge roll in how your garden will perform and produce next year. All too often, the vegetable garden plot become an afterthought as autumn settles in. Once plants begin to lose their vigor, and production slows or stops all together, many gardeners simply let …