Did you know that fall is the best time of all to divide and transplant overgrown peonies? If your peonies have become a little too large for their space – or are starting to look tired, crowded and past their prime – now is THE time to dig them up and divide them. Not only …
Did you know that fall is one of the best times to divide your perennials – not only to get more plants for free, but to help your existing plants grow healthier, stronger and bloom better next year? After a full season of growing, many perennials can become crowded and overgrown. By late summer and …
Wondering what to do with your coneflowers when they are done blooming in late summer? One thing is for sure – a little care at the end of the growing season can make a huge difference in how healthy, colorful, and productive your plants will be next year. Coneflowers are one of the easiest and …
What you do with your Rose of Sharon after it blooms can make a big difference in how healthy and strong the shrub stays – and even how well it flowers again next year. In fact, a little late summer care can go a long way toward helping your plant prepare for another big year …
Want to know the secrets to bring your geraniums back to life – and get them blooming big, bright and beautiful once again? If there is one big challenge with geraniums – it’s keeping them looking as good in the middle and end of summer as they did in late spring. Once intense heat and …
Do you think your tomato plants might have blight? The good news is that if you act quickly, you can often slow its spread, protect your harvest, and help prevent it from returning next year! Tomato blight is one of the most common diseases gardeners face. Left unchecked, it can quickly damage your current crop …
Want to bring those tired rose bushes in your flowerbeds back to life this summer and get them blooming strong and bright again? The secret is simpler than you might think. In fact – it all comes down to deadheading faded blooms and fertilizing your rose bushes on a regular schedule! Unfortunately, by mid-summer, many …
Wondering how to help your struggling petunias to bring them back to life? As the long, hot days of summer roll on, even the healthiest of petunia plants can begin to fade. Heat stress, depleted soil, and a lack of regular maintenance can all leave once-beautiful petunias looking leggy, weak, and almost bloomless. But here’s …
Who knew that cinnamon had so many great uses in your garden? Believe it or not, ordinary cinnamon can help repel a surprising number of garden pests while also protecting plants from several common diseases. When insects or plant problems appear, it’s easy to reach for a commercial spray or insecticide. But with so many …
Did you know that one of the easiest and best ways to keep your marigolds blooming big all summer long is to simply deadhead them on a regular basis? It’s true! The simple act of removing fading marigold flowers can help your plants stay healthier, brighter, and most importantly, loaded with colorful blooms the entire …
Looking for the best way to stop squash bugs from ruining your harvest this year? Squash bugs can quickly invade your plants, causing extensive damage to leaves, vines, and even the developing fruit before you have a chance to stop them. Despite their name, squash bugs don’t limit themselves to squash plants. They also love …