Looking for a few tips and tricks to get your blueberry bushes ready for the long winter ahead – and for a bigger and better harvest next summer? Fall is actually a very important time for blueberry bushes. Although they might not be producing by late summer and early fall, they are already beginning to …
Did you know that the care you give your lilac bushes in the fall can make a huge difference in not only whether or not they bloom the following year, but also in their overall health and appearance? When it comes to caring for your lilac bushes, it’s more about what you shouldn’t do before …
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 …
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 summer blooming hydrangeas this summer after all of those gorgeous big flowering heads start to fade? Believe it or not, how you care for your hydrangeas when they finish blooming can make a huge difference in how they flower and perform next year. In fact, it can actually determine …
Did you know that how you care for Rose of Sharon plants after they bloom can make a huge difference in not only the health of the plant this year but also its ability to bloom again next year? Rose of Sharon is a popular perennial shrub that can handle a wide variety of growing …
Are you looking for a few simple and safe ways to protect your rose bushes from the devastating damage Japanese beetles can bring? It happens like clockwork – around the end of June and early July, Japanese beetles start to seemingly appear out of nowhere. Before you know it, what starts out as just a …
Did you know that you can actually change the color of hydrangea blooms just by using different fertilizers and soil additives? Hydrangeas are one of the most stunning flowering perennials available. With their lush green foliage and vibrant blooms that range in color from blue, pink, purple, green, and white, they are a common staple …
Wondering what to do with your azaleas after they bloom to keep them strong, healthy – and ready to bloom again next year? Azaleas, with their stunning blooms, are a welcome sight after the long, dark days of winter. They add beautiful life to gardens and landscapes as their bright flowers appear, signaling to all …
If you are looking for an all-natural way to protect vegetable plants, flowers, and even bushes and shrubs from all kinds of animal and insect damage – then it’s time to start making and using your own homemade hot pepper spray! Not only is hot pepper spray easy to make using simple ingredients, it’s also …