Did you that you can save your geraniums this fall and keep them over the winter to grow again next year? Although geraniums are often thought of as an annual, they are actually a perennial plant in climates with warmer winters. And much as is the case with ferns, with just a little extra effort, …
Did you know that there are five bushes and shrubs you should never prune in the fall? While fall is the perfect time for cleaning up your flowerbeds and cutting back many perennials, when it comes to the chore of pruning and shaping bushes and shrubs, it’s not the ideal time to be cutting many …
Wondering what to do with those dying tomato plants in your garden this fall? Summer is certainly tomato season! But once the season comes to a close and the plants start to fade, the question becomes: what should you do with them? Believe it or not, how you handle tomato plants after they die plays …
Did you know that one of the best times of all to plant kale and spinach is in the fall – and that the cooler the weather gets -the more the flavor of both improve? It’s true! Kale and spinach are two perfect examples of crops that not only survive cooler weather but actually thrive …
If you want to enjoy a big splash of early spring color, then you need to be planting bulbs this fall! By putting in a little work in late autumn, you can be rewarded with a rainbow of colors that can bring amazing life to your landscape after a long, cold winter! Spring bulbs are …
Wondering what to do this fall with all of the old hydrangea blooms that are slowly dying off and drying on your bushes this fall? Unlike the blooms of many other perennials, hydrangea blooms can be just as stunning when they are dying back as they are when they are in full, blooming color. Instead …
Looking for a few simple but extremely effective tips to prevent and stop mice from getting into your garage and shed this fall and winter? All without having to use nasty traps or dangerous poisons? No one likes to hear or see the quick scurrying of a tiny mouse running through their garage or shed. …
If you are looking for a great fall flowering plant to add big interest and color to your pots, containers and flower beds – then you need to grow asters – the perfect fall flowering perennial! When other flowering annuals and perennials have started to fade, asters step in and really steal the show. With …
Wondering how to know which mums at the store are the best to pick for long lasting blooms this fall? When autumn rolls around, nothing signals the season quite like pots of bright, cheerful mums. Whether you place them on your front porch, along sidewalks, or in garden beds, mums instantly bring fall to life …
If you are looking to get a little more out of your garden and growing spaces this year – you are going to love today’s article about four delicious fall crops you can plant now in late summer – and harvest in just 45 days or less! As summer winds down, many gardeners assume their …
Did you know that one of the best ways to ensure an amazing harvest of garlic next summer is to plant your garlic bulbs in the fall? Not only will it help you to grow and harvest bigger bulbs next summer than planting in the spring, they’ll also be more flavorful too! While you can …