As the weather starts to cool off, it’s time to get your hands a little dirty and plant lily bulbs in the fall. The rewards are well worth the effort! Lilies are excellent, easy-to-grow perennial flowers that come in so many different varieties and styles. You put in a bit of work planting the bulbs …
Growing sedum in the fall is the perfect way to add colorful autumn blooms to your property. Paired with other fall favorites like chrysanthemums or ornamental peppers and kale, they will warm up your landscape in preparation for winter. Sedum is an easy-to-care-for leaf succulent that is the perfect choice for even the most novice …
This year a great way to amp up your fall display is by adding ornamental kale to the mix! There’s nothing like a little fall foliage and live plants to help transition from a hectic summer into the slower-paced season of Autumn. As summer starts to draw to a close, most of your warm weather …
Is it really possible to skip using harsh chemical sprays by growing plants to repel mosquitoes instead? Nothing can ruin your summer outdoor plans quicker than a swarm of buzzing, blood-sucking insects. Not only can mosquitoes cause painful bites and welts on your skin, but they can also carry diseases as well. Unfortunately, as the …
Is there a natural way to stop ground moles from ruining your yard and garden space? Moles actually aren’t herbivores at all but are in fact insectivores. So how can they cause so much damage to lawns and the plants growing in them if they aren’t actually eating the plants? While they don’t actually consume …
This week’s podcast and corresponding article are all about 8 simple garden tools and gadgets that every gardener should own. Gardening doesn’t have to be expensive or hard work, but some basic, inexpensive tools can definitely help make the job much easier! You don’t have to spend a ton of money on gadgets like rototillers …
Using fresh chicken manure is a great way to boost the nutrient values and more of your soil – and it’s all easier than you might think! Chicken manure is the byproduct that chickens produce after drinking and eating their food. However, fresh chicken manure from a coop contains more than just their manure. It …
Looking for a few summer daylily care tips to help your daylily plants perk up? While daylilies are essentially a low-maintenance perennial, there are a few simple tricks that can help keep them looking great all summer long. Daylilies are a great addition to any property and landscape. They can survive a wide variety of …
Looking for safe and effective ways to protect your plants from grasshoppers? Grasshoppers are herbivores that feed on the leaves, foliage, fruit, and stems of plants as well as grasses. They prefer a terrain that is warm, dry, and full of low-lying plants and grasses – making your garden space the perfect target. They typically …
This week’s podcast and corresponding article are all about succession planting in your vegetable garden – or more importantly, how to get the most out of your garden space! Succession planting is a great way to extend your growing season beyond one planting and one harvest each season. No matter where you are located, you …