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Wondering what to do with those massive, overgrown ferns growing in the containers or hanging baskets around your home? When summer rolls around, many fern plants can become quite massive. Especially those growing in containers, pots, or hanging baskets. What started in the spring as a lush, manageable plant quickly outgrows its space by mid …
Did you know that summer is the best time to save marigold seeds from your plants to grow again for free next year? And is it ever easy to do! Beyond their beauty and toughness, marigolds act as an amazing companion crop, helping to repel many unwanted pests. Aphids, whiteflies, and tomato hornworms all steer …
Are the leaves on your tomato plants turning brown? As summer hits full stride and tomato season gets into full swing, many gardeners get worried when some of the leaves on their tomato plants begin turning brown – and in some cases – even begin to die and fall off. This can be especially true …
Need a few tips and tricks to perk up the sad petunias growing in your containers or hanging baskets? As beautiful as petunias are in the spring and early summer, by the time August rolls around, they often don’t look quite the same. Especially for those growing in hanging baskets, containers, or tight raised bed …
It’s a question many gardeners ask every year – why do my cucumber plants seem to start off so strong, only to suddenly wilt, yellow, and die in the middle of summer? One day they’re producing crisp green cucumbers, and the next, the leaves look tired, the vines are weak, and the harvest comes to …
Did you know that vegetable plants love being fed with banana peels? It’s true – In fact, one of the best ways to power up your vegetable plants naturally in the summer months is by simply using that leftover banana peel from your morning breakfast or snack! Feeding your vegetable garden doesn’t always mean heading …
Did you know that there are three perennials you can divide right in the middle of summer to help keep your flowerbeds fresh and manageable – and give you more plants for free to add even more life and color to your beds? When it comes to expanding your flowerbeds without spending a dime, there’s …
Are you worried your tomato plants might be starting to show early signs of blight – and more importantly- want to know what you should do about it? Tomatoes may be one of the most popular crops to grow in a home garden, but they’re also one of the most susceptible to disease. And one …
Did you know that the best time of all to plant cucumber seeds isn’t in the early spring – but in the summer? It’s true! And not only is it easy to do – but it’s incredibly inexpensive when planting seeds versus transplants! As summer arrives in full force, many cucumber plants that were planted …
Wondering what you need to do with your hostas this summer after they bloom to help keep their leaves bright, green and beautiful the rest of the growing season? Hostas are one of the most popular perennials for shade gardens. Their large, lush leaves bring a lot of life to flowerbeds and the landscape. And …