Did you know that there are five bushes and shrubs you should never prune in the fall? While fall is the perfect time for cleaning up your flowerbeds and cutting back many perennials, when it comes to the chore of pruning and shaping bushes and shrubs, it’s not the ideal time to be cutting many …
Did you know that one of the best times of all to plant kale and spinach is in the fall – and that the cooler the weather gets -the more the flavor of both improve? It’s true! Kale and spinach are two perfect examples of crops that not only survive cooler weather but actually thrive …
If you want to enjoy a big splash of early spring color, then you need to be planting bulbs this fall! By putting in a little work in late autumn, you can be rewarded with a rainbow of colors that can bring amazing life to your landscape after a long, cold winter! Spring bulbs are …
Wondering what to do this fall with all of the old hydrangea blooms that are slowly dying off and drying on your bushes this fall? Unlike the blooms of many other perennials, hydrangea blooms can be just as stunning when they are dying back as they are when they are in full, blooming color. Instead …
If you are looking for a great fall flowering plant to add big interest and color to your pots, containers and flower beds – then you need to grow asters – the perfect fall flowering perennial! When other flowering annuals and perennials have started to fade, asters step in and really steal the show. With …
If you are looking to get a little more out of your garden and growing spaces this year – you are going to love today’s article about four delicious fall crops you can plant now in late summer – and harvest in just 45 days or less! As summer winds down, many gardeners assume their …
Wondering if you can keep the potted asters you purchased this fall alive through the winter to grow again next year? Well the good news is you can – and it’s easier than you ever imagined! Asters are right up there with mums when it comes to fall decorating. In fact, with their wide range …
Do you know the 3 biggest mistakes gardeners all too commonly make when creating a fall compost pile? Fall is one of the best times of all to start a compost pile. Why? Because it provides a huge array of materials all at once. Whether it’s leaves falling from trees, or spent plant foliage from …
Did you know that one of the best ways to have fewer weeds, healthier plants, and bigger and better blooms in your flowerbeds next year is to properly prepare them for winter in the fall? It’s true! Getting your flowerbeds ready for winter this fall not only helps plants survive the upcoming cold, snow and …
Wondering what to do with your sedum plants after they bloom in late fall? Sedum, which is also commonly called stonecrop, is an extremely hardy and low-maintenance plant that has become more and more popular due to its stunning fall blooms that come alive in the autumn landscape. Known for its drought tolerance and ability …