Wondering what to do with your peonies this summer after they bloom in early or late spring? Peonies are one of the most beautiful and dependable spring-blooming perennials you can grow in your flowerbeds. But what happens after the blooms fade and those once-stunning flowers begin to wither away? While the show might be over …
Wondering what you should be doing to your hydrangea bushes – and what type of care you need to give them this spring to make sure they stay healthy, strong, and bloom better than ever this year? What you do in the spring can make all the difference in how many blooms your hydrangeas produce …
Wondering what to do with your lavender plants this spring – and wondering if you need to prune them back or fertilize them for bigger and better flowers this year? When it comes to lavender, many gardeners are often confused by what to do. Should you prune it? And if so, when’s the best time …
When it comes to pruning bushes and shrubs in the spring, although there are quite a few varieties you need to keep your clippers far away from, there are a few that you must prune in the spring – and only in the spring! Spring can bring a flurry of growth and activity to the …
Looking for the best pest and drought resistant bush to plant and grow in your landscape this year – with little worry of deer, rabbits or a lack of rain bothering it? Then you need to grow weigela! When it comes to choosing a shrub that thrives in the landscape with little effort, it’s hard …
Looking for the secret to fertilizing your peonies for bigger and better flowers than ever? Peonies are known for being some of the earliest flowers to brighten up gardens after winter fades. Their blooms can appear anywhere from early April to mid-June, depending on the local climate. But to flower with gusto – they need …
Did you know that there are several popular and very common flowering bushes that you should never prune in early spring? Although spring is often a time for sprucing up the landscape, there are a few tasks that should be avoided at all costs – and one of the biggest to avoid is pruning a …
If you are looking to add some lasting flower power to your landscape this year – there is no better place to start than with the 5 must have flowering shrubs featured in today’s article! Flowering shrubs and bushes can make a big difference in your yard’s curb appeal, adding beauty and color all throughout …
One of the best ways to keep your apple trees healthy, strong and productive is to prune them on a regular basis – and believe it or not – winter time is actually the best time to do it! Pruning is vital not just to the health and well being of your apple trees, but …
Did you know that one of the best ways you can help your peony bushes bloom bigger than ever next spring is to properly prepare them for winter in late fall? All too often, peony bushes take a back seat once they complete their blooming in spring or early summer. Without their showy large and …