Wondering when you should cut your tulips back after they finish blooming this spring? If there is one beautiful flower that helps to signify the beginning of a new growing season, it’s tulips – but did you know that what you do with them after they bloom can make a huge difference in how they …
Did you know that spring is one of the most perfect times of all to divide your overgrown hostas? One of the best ways to help keep your hostas healthy and strong is to divide them every three to five years – and when it comes to the best time for dividing, you simply can’t …
One of the biggest secrets to getting your clematis to bloom bigger and better than ever is to fertilize it in early spring – but knowing when and what to use can make a huge difference in just how amazing those blooms turn out this year! Is there anything more beautiful than clematis in full …
Looking for a few key tips to fertilize your hydrangeas this spring for bigger blooms than ever this year? One of the easiest and best ways to get your hydrangeas to grow and bloom stronger than ever is to give them the fertilizer they need – just when they need it! Hydrangeas are one of …
The best time to fertilize daylilies is in early spring – and with one simple and easy application, you can set your daylilies up for bigger and better blooms than ever this year! Daylilies are one of the most popular of all perennial plants for home gardeners. Not only are they easy to grow and …
When it comes to caring for lavender plants in early spring – there is usually one key mistake many gardeners make to their plants – and it can often spell disaster! Lavender smells incredible, looks beautiful in bloom, and once established, it can thrive with very little attention. But even though lavender is considered low …
If you are looking to add some interesting and beautiful perennial flowers to your flowerbeds this year – then growing balloon flowers is a must! Balloon flower is a plant that almost immediately catches the attention of fellow gardeners and plant lovers – even as it just buds. Named for its unusual flower buds that …
Looking for a few tips and tricks for how to care for your Christmas cactus this holiday season – and get it to bloom bigger, better and longer than ever? The Christmas cactus is one of the most popular indoor plants of all during the holidays – and for good reason as it happens to …
When it comes to ornamental grass care in the fall – the biggest question for most home gardeners is whether or not to cut their grasses back now – or wait until spring. But what really is the best answer to that question? Unlike many herbaceous perennials that die completely back to the ground in …
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 …