Although the snow might be flying and the temperatures plummeting outside this winter – it doesn’t mean you can’t begin to get ready for your best garden season ever right now – with just a few simple but very important indoor winter garden chores! Not only can a little work now set the stage for …
Thinking about starting your own tomato plants from seeds indoors this year but unsure of what all you’ll need – and just as importantly, when you will need to start them? As it turns out, it’s actually surprisingly easy to grow great tomato transplants from seed. Not only does the process require little time or …
If you are looking to add some lasting flower power to your landscape this year – there is no better place to start than with the 5 must have flowering shrubs featured in today’s article! Flowering shrubs and bushes can make a big difference in your yard’s curb appeal, adding beauty and color all throughout …
Feeding cardinals in the winter months is not only one of the best ways to fill your landscape with gorgeous color and activity – but also to help these wondrous birds survive what can be a tough few months of their life! There is little doubt that cardinals are one of the most colorful birds …
One of the best ways to keep your apple trees healthy, strong and productive is to prune them on a regular basis – and believe it or not – winter time is actually the best time to do it! Pruning is vital not just to the health and well being of your apple trees, but …
One of the best times to recharge and rejuvenate the soil in your raised beds is over the winter months – and is it ever easy (and free) to do with just a few simple scraps coming from your kitchen! All too often, gardeners growing in raised beds fail to re-supply the soil in their …
Did you know that one of the easiest and least expensive ways to fertilize nearly all common houseplants is by using leftover coffee and coffee grounds? It’s true! Although most gardeners have heard about the many benefits spent coffee grounds can have for their vegetable plants and flowers outdoors – as it turns out – …
One of the best ways to save on the ever-rising cost of geraniums is to start your own plants from seed indoors. And is it ever easy to do! Geraniums are a top pick for gardeners when it comes to adding vibrant flowers and lush foliage to their flowerbeds, containers, and hanging baskets. But buying …
One of the best ways to feed birds and help them survive the harsh winter months is to feed them bird suet – especially when you can make it yourself at home and save money in the process! During the colder months, birds often struggle to find enough to eat as their natural food sources …
Wondering what to do with your poinsettia plant after the holidays are over – and whether or not you can save it to bloom big once again next year? One thing is for sure, what you do with your poinsettia after Christmas can make a big difference from the plant becoming a shriveled-up mess that …
When it comes to successfully growing rosemary indoors – a few simple secrets can make a big difference between having a thriving healthy plant – or one that struggles to even survive! Rosemary truly is one of the most versatile herbs you can grow at home. Beyond its value as a tasty herb in the …