Wondering what to do with your Black Eyed Susan after it blooms late in the summer? Believe it or not – what you do after they flower can play a big role in how well they perform next year! Black Eyed Susan plants can reach up to 2-3 feet in height and fill the landscape …
Have a raccoon or a family of raccoons that you are trying to keep out of your garden – and from eating your vegetables? If there’s one garden pest that can cause a surprising amount of damage in a very short time, it’s a raccoon. The furry bandits might look cute, but they’re anything but …
Wondering how to fertilize your pepper plants this summer to get them to produce better than ever? Pepper plants are one of the most productive crops you can grow in your garden, but only if they are given the right care at the right time. One of the biggest mistakes many gardeners make is assuming …
Looking for a few quick and easy ways to use up a big harvest of cherry tomatoes this year? Now is the time of year that many gardeners start to become inundated with cherry tomatoes. In fact, it can often seem like they double in numbers with each day that passes! But what in the …
Looking for a few simple tips and tricks to keep gnats out of your kitchen and home for good? Gnats might be tiny in size, but they can cause major frustration. Especially when they start buzzing all around your kitchen and home – and land on your food and drinks! During the middle of summer …
Looking for a few tips and tricks to fertilize your hanging baskets in the middle of summer to bring them back to life? Hanging baskets can bring so much beauty and color to porches, patios, and decks, especially in the early part of the growing season. But as summer sets in – especially by mid …
Looking for the best low-maintenance, drought resistant perennials to add big interest and color to your landscape – all without the worry of having to constantly water? One of the most difficult and time consuming chores for a gardener to perform is having to continually water their plants. Especially if that water is difficult to …
Did you know that with just three simple tips, you can all but eliminate weeds and the endless chore of weeding in your flowerbeds for good? There is nothing more frustrating to a gardener than dealing with weeds. Especially weeds that continue to grow back again and again stronger than before. It can take hours …
Looking for an all natural homemade tick spray that can keep you, your family, and your pets safe from ticks this summer? Not only do all of homemade sprays featured today avoid using harsh chemicals, they are also safe for pets and people alike. Even better, they can be made for far less than the …
Wondering how to tell if your peppers growing on your pepper plants are ready to pick or not? Of all the vegetables growing in a garden, peppers can be one of the trickiest to know exactly when to harvest. In fact, figuring out the perfect time to harvest peppers can leave many gardeners guessing, especially …
Wondering if you need to prune back your lavender this summer to help it stay healthy and strong – and maybe even bloom again this year? The answer is yes! With its silvery-green foliage and purple flower spikes, lavender not only looks stunning, but also attracts bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds. And as an added …