Wondering what to do with your coneflower plants after they finish blooming in late summer? Believe it or not, as your coneflower blooms slowly fade away late in the season, it’s actually the perfect time to perform a few simple chores that can have them ready to grow and bloom even better next year! With …
One of the best ways to keep your perennial plants healthy, strong and vibrant year after year is to help protect them from the harsh conditions winter can hit them with. Unfortunately, although many gardeners worry about subfreezing temperatures harming their plants, it is the additional perils of winter that can cause just as much …
As winter approaches, it’s time to protect perennials, roses and other small bushes from the impending cold weather. Snow, ice, and fluctuating freezing and thawing temperatures can take a toll on plants. Without proper protection, many can become heavily damaged, or freeze out all-together. But with a little care now, hydrangea, rose bushes, lilies, hosta plants …