Looking for the best way to use all of those falling leaves this fall in your gardens, flowerbeds and compost piles? Autumn is here and that means “you know whats” are falling everywhere. For many, all of those leaves signal a lot of work – as in raking, blowing and bagging. But for gardeners, the …
Did you know that how you care for your rose bushes in the fall before winter arrives can make a huge difference in not only their health but also their ability to bloom the following spring and summer? It’s true! What you do and what you don’t do to your roses in the autumn months …
Did you know that you can divide and save your overgrown ferns this fall and keep them over the winter to enjoy again all next year? And even better – it gives you even more ferns – and all for free! Ferns are the perfect low-maintenance plants that thrive in the warm summer months. They …
Fall is the perfect time to divide and transplant the perennials growing in your flowerbeds – and can it ever help your plants and flowerbeds to new heights! Not only does regular dividing help to keep plants healthy and flowering strong, but it also gives gardeners a whole slew of new plants to fill their …
Looking for a few great ways to keep spiders out of your home this fall and beyond – all without having to resort to harsh chemicals and sprays? As the weather starts to cool down and the leaves begin to dry and fall, you aren’t the only one trying to stay warm and cozy. Spiders …
When you clean out and properly mulch your flowerbeds in the fall – you can all but eliminate next year’s weeds now – and in the process, set the stage for incredibly productive, low maintenance flowerbeds that can be the envy of your neighborhood! If there is one common mistake that many gardeners make in …
If you are looking for the perfect way to power your plants next spring, then it’s time to make your fall compost pile now! When it comes to growing strong, healthy plants and flowers in the spring, nothing can boost them more than adding a bit of compost. This natural fertilizer not only gives …
There is no better time to rejuvenate and re-energize the tired, worn out soil in your raised beds than in the fall. And doing so will help you grow better than ever next year! Let’s face it, after a long season of growing vegetables, flowers and/or herbs in a raised bed, the soil can be …
There is no better way to protect, recharge and bring your garden soil back to life than to plant a fall garden cover crop. And you won’t believe just how easy it is to do! Vegetable plants use a tremendous amount of energy and nutrients from the soil to grow and produce. Some vegetables, like …
Zinnias are one of the most beautiful, low maintenance and inexpensive annual flowers to grow – especially when you consider how easy it is to save zinnia seeds from existing plants to grow again and again, year after year for free! Zinnias are an incredibly bold and colorful annual plant. Full of texture and blooms at …