If you are looking for a way to add unique pops of color to your landscape, then learning how to plant and grow allium is the perfect answer! They are like the “cake pops” of the garden world with their big, beautiful bloom spheres. Allium bulbs are a part of the chive family and are …
There might be no more important chore than taking time to clear out your garden in the fall. As the temperatures turn a bit cooler and your vegetable plants begin to slowly fade, sometimes the garden takes a back seat to other chores. But it might be surprising to find out that working in your …
Planting and growing ornamental cabbage and kale in your landscape is a great way to add beautiful colors during the fall months. While most plants are grown for beautiful flowers, the foliage is what really stands out for these two plants. Both feature multiple variants of green foliage with beautiful rosettes in the center. They …
Here is a look at this week’s podcast: Dividing Perennials In The Fall – The Simple Keys To Flowerbed Success!. Just click on the episode button below to listen in. You will also find the podcast notes below, along with links to all of the articles mentioned in the show. Article Links: How To Divide …
Now that the weather is starting to cool off and the daylight is getting shorter, it’s time to start thinking about dividing, re-potting, and keeping your ferns over the winter this year! Ferns are shade-loving plants that make a great addition to areas on your property that are hidden in the shadows. Places like under …
Here is a look at this week’s podcast: How To Plant A Cover Crop In Your Garden This Fall. Just click on the episode button below to listen in, or read on to discover how and why a cover crop can protect your garden’s soil this winter, and just how simple it is to plant …
Autumn is the perfect time to get your garlic off to a great start! By following the simple tips below on how to plant garlic in the fall, you will be able to enjoy an incredible harvest of garlic bulbs when next summer rolls around. With its intense aroma and flavors, garlic is a perfect …
Now that your summer gardening has come to an end, your planting and growing is over for the year, right? Wrong! In fact, one of the best things you can do for your garden is to plant and grow a fall cover crop. It’s the most beneficial crop you can grow that won’t actually produce …
Mums, otherwise known as Chrysanthemums, are a great way to keep late-season blooming power on your property. They add beautiful fall colors when most of your traditional summer flowers like zinnias, geraniums, and impatiens start to fade off and die. No other flowers say Fall quite like the welcoming blooms of mums! Whether you purchase …
Marigolds are known for their fiery hues of oranges, reds, and yellows, but that isn’t the only aspect that makes them a great annual to know how to grow! They have a high tolerance to heat and drought, are typically deer and rabbit resistant, and make great companion plants. In addition, they are incredibly easy …
Most gardeners add color to their garden and landscape areas with the use of flowers. However, once you learn how to grow coleus properly, you can use this stunning plant as a great alternative to having only flowers. Let this easy-to-grow plant’s foliage provide beautiful colors to your landscape for a change! This once staple …