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Did you know that oats are the perfect, easy care, low cost cover crop for your raised beds in the fall? Plain and simple, if you want to protect and recharge your raised bed soil this fall, oats are one of the best cover crops you can grow. They are inexpensive, easy to plant and …
Want to save all of that expensive used potting soil you purchased this spring and be able to plant in it again next year? Potting soil is one of the most expensive purchases gardeners make each and every spring. This is especially true if you love filling your porch, patio or deck with hanging baskets …
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 …
Tired of trying to stop mice from getting inside your garage, shed, vehicles, lawn equipment – or even worse, your home? If so, late summer and early fall are the perfect time to take action before mice begin looking for a warm place to spend the winter! Mice can cause an incredible amount of damage …
Wondering what to do with your daylilies as their blooms begin to fade and their foliage starts to decline in early fall? By late summer and early fall, daylilies can certainly start to show their age. Their once-colorful blooms have usually disappeared, and the long, green foliage begins to yellow and brown. Once this process …
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 …