If you are looking to enjoy beautiful tulip blooms in the spring, fall is the time to get them in the ground – but how you go about planting them can be the difference between flowers that thrive – or those that struggle to even sprout! Tulips are one of the first flowers that come …
Did you know that one of the best ways to recharge your raised beds is by planting a cover crop inside of them this fall? Not only is it easy to do – it also happens to be one of the most inexpensive ways to protect and power your soil all at once! One thing …
If you are looking for the best time to plant your apple trees this year, there’s no better time than the fall. In fact, it’s actually the perfect time to plant a wide variety of all kinds of delicious fruit trees! Even though most annuals, perennials, bushes and trees are on their way out or …
Wondering what to do with your hostas once the weather starts to cool down in the fall to get them ready for winter and next year? By late summer and early fall, most hostas have seen better days. As the weather cools down, the plants are quick to fade. Their foliage and flower stalks end up …
Believe it or not, what you do with your blackberry and raspberry plants in the fall can not only help them survive the upcoming winter, but also make a huge difference in their health and productivity next year! Blackberry and raspberry bushes are two of the easiest perennial fruits to grow. Once established, they can …
Wondering what to do with your lavender plants this fall as they begin to fade? Lavender is one of the most popular flowering perennials to grow thanks in part to its stunning purple blooms and calming fragrance. Not only is it’s scent pleasing – it also helps to deter mosquitoes, spiders, ticks, gnats, mice and …
Did you know that you easily save the seeds from your favorite pepper plants to grow again next year? Not only is it really simple to do, but it’s a great way to save money and help the plants you grow next year to be stronger and more productive than ever! From the cost of …
Looking for a simple way to save the potting soil from your hanging baskets and containers this year to use again next year – and save a lot of money in the process? No matter how much you’d like to save them, most annual plants begin to reach the end of the line by the …
Did you know that you can easily save your favorite coleus plants by bringing them inside in the fall to grow as houseplants over the cold winter months? And then – use them again for planters, containers and bedding plants again next spring! With all of their bright colors and patterns, coleus plants are perfect for …
There is no better time to plant grass seed than in the fall – especially when it comes to finally filling in all of those bare spots and patches to finally having the thick and lush lawn of your dreams! Summer can be harsh on lawns. Whether it’s overly hot temperatures, a lack of consistent …