Looking for a few simple tips for the best way to water, fertilize and care for your ferns to keep them healthy and strong all summer long? Ferns are one of the most popular plants of all when it comes to hanging baskets and container plantings. In fact, it’s hard to go into a nursery, …
Looking for a few tips and tricks to get your pepper plants growing a little faster in the garden? Whether you grow them in a traditional garden space, raised bed, or even in a container – pepper plants are notorious for being slow starters. Not only do pepper seeds usually take longer to germinate, the …
Looking to keep your marigolds blooming big and flowering all summer long? Marigolds are certainly one of the most beautiful, useful and durable of all annuals to grow. They are right at home in flowerbeds – whether in mass plantings, or grouped to add small pops of color to compliment other perennials, shrubs and bushes. …
If you are looking to grow a stand-out perennial flower with eye-dropping beauty and the ability to draw in a wide range of pollinators – then look no further than the amazing torch lily. Also known as red hot pokers, torch lily is a herbaceous perennial that features tall flowering spikes for blooms that look …
Looking for a few great ways to keep aphids off of your tomato plants – and keep them from coming back for good? When it comes to tomato plants and pests, aphids are certainly near the top of the list of insects that can cause big issues. While aphids are tiny in size, they make …
When it comes to stopping carpenter bees and the damage they cause to the wood surfaces around your exterior of your home, one thing is for sure, it takes a persistent approach to win the battle! Carpenter bees can cause extensive damage to the exterior wood surfaces all over your property. Not just to the …
If you want a plant that can really take the heat of summer and still provide you with beautiful foliage and limitless blooms, then you need to grow vinca. Not only is it incredible for adding lasting summer color to your flowerbeds, it’s perfect for hanging baskets and containers too! Vinca, often known as periwinkle, …
Looking for a quick fix to perk up your hanging baskets that are showing a few signs of distress – or even better, how to keep them from ever struggling in the first place? Hanging baskets are one of the easiest and most beautiful ways to instantly brighten up porches, patios, decks or anywhere outdoors …
Want to give your young tomato plants a jump start and get them growing fast? As garden season gets into full swing, many gardeners are planting their tomatoes and already dreaming of the big, juicy harvests they hope will come from their plants this summer. But to get those big yields, it’s vital to get …
Looking for a few secrets and tips to keep your cucumber plants healthy and productive all summer long? Cucumber plants can produce some serious yields when properly maintained and cared for during the growing season. In fact, a single plant can provide as much as 20 to 25 pounds of fruit throughout a single year! …
One of the best ways to create both a low-maintenance and highly productive vegetable garden is by using mulch around your plants – especially when you can avoid a few of the more common mulching mistakes that can spell the difference between smashing success or a disappointing growing season! When it comes to vegetable gardening, …