Wondering what to do with your lavender plants this spring – and wondering if you need to prune them back or fertilize them for bigger and better flowers this year? When it comes to lavender, many gardeners are often confused by what to do. Should you prune it? And if so, when’s the best time …
Having trouble stopping carpenter bees from damaging the wood surfaces on your home, garage, barn or fences? Spring is here, and so begins the onslaught of carpenter bees. And they can be relentless! Carpenter bees can cause extensive damage to the exterior wood surfaces all over your property. Not just to the wood siding and …
Looking for the best way to get the old soil in your raised bed healthy and fertile before you plant this spring? Raised beds are one of the easiest and most effective ways to grow vegetables, flowers and herbs – especially for those who may not have the space for a traditional garden. But if …
Now is the time for a little spring hosta care! As winter fades away and the garden starts to wake up, spring makes for the perfect time to care for one of the most beloved shade-loving plants of all – hostas. The hardy perennial is a true workhorse in home flowerbeds, especially when they are …
Looking for a few simple, safe and effective ways to keep squirrels and chipmunks from digging up the plants and bulbs in your flowerbeds, pots and containers this spring? As soon as spring arrives and the soil begins to warm, so do the gardening challenges that come with it. Especially when it comes to squirrels …
Want to finally make this the year you keep weeds out of your garden – for good? Then you need to start working less in your soil! Although the above statement may sound a bit strange – believe it or not, working less in the soil in your garden is exactly the formula for putting …
Looking for the perfect homemade potting soil recipe to create amazing soil for your hanging baskets, containers and potted plants? One of the best ways to save money and grow the best potted plants around is to make your own potting soil at home. Why make your own? For starters, it can not only save …
If you’ve always wanted to grow fresh cucumbers but don’t have the time or space for a full garden, then you need to try growing cucumbers in containers. Not only is it easy to do – you can grow them anywhere – whether it’s on a balcony, a deck or your sunny back patio! Cucumbers …
When it comes to planting tomatoes – there is one big mistake that stands far above all other miscues when it comes to getting your plants off to a fast start and keeping them healthy and productive – and do you ever need to avoid it! Unfortunately – many gardeners make it each and every …
If you are tired of the high cost of purchasing potted plants for your patio, porch or deck – then you need to create some or all of your containers this year from perennial plants. Not only can it be a huge savings – you’ll be amazed at just how beautiful and unique perennials in …
One of the best ways to keep your flowerbeds healthy and strong is to divide your existing perennials every few years – especially when you can do it in the spring and have your flowerbeds full of lush flowers all summer long! Dividing your perennials every few years not only keeps your garden looking neat …