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 …
Did you know that one of the easiest and best ways to keep your annual flowers blooming big all summer long is to simply deadhead them on a regular basis? It’s true! Believe it or not, by regularly removing the fading blooms on geraniums, marigolds, begonias and a whole slew of other flowering annual plants, …
One of the most important things you can do to help keep your impatiens blooming all summer long is to fertilize them on a regular basis. But, as you will see in today’s article – knowing which type and which nutrients to feed these shade loving annuals is the real secret to having your impatiens …
Looking for the best way to fertilize and power your petunias this year to keep them growing strong and blooming all summer long? Petunias are perfect for growing in containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, flowerbeds – or planting directly in the ground. They truly are one of the classic flowering annuals of summer. And with …
Are you looking for a few simple solutions to keep your hanging baskets healthy, vibrant, and most importantly, blooming all summer long this year? Hanging baskets are one of the most popular ways for gardeners to add big flower power – no matter where they might live. After all, even if you live in a …
Did you know that you can make your Christmas cactus bloom again for a second time after the holiday season has come and gone? It’s true! No matter if you are growing a Thanksgiving cactus or a Christmas cactus, with just a bit of additional care, you can get them to bloom again for a …
If you are looking for easy to grow, low care houseplants that can add instant beauty and interest to your home, then philodendrons are the plant for you! In spite of their fancy long name, philodendrons are low-maintenance tropical plants that can bring your indoors to life with their glossy, flowing foliage. And with hundreds …
If you are looking for a beautiful, easy-care houseplant to add to your home that is almost impossible to kill – then you need to try your hand at growing spider plants! Not only are spider plants attractive with their long, cascading foliage, they truly are one of the easiest and most forgiving house plants …
Did you know that you can divide and save your overgrown ferns this fall and keep them over the winter to enjoy again all next year? And even better – it gives you even more ferns – and all for free! Ferns are the perfect low-maintenance plants that thrive in the warm summer months. They …
Looking for few simple ways to compost and reuse your old and depleted hanging basket soil and plants this fall? Not only does composting help keep these items out of landfills, it can also leave you with some amazing power-charged soil to use again next spring and summer! As fall arrives, many of the potted …