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 flower next year. Or if they flower at all? It’s no secret that tulips …
One of the best ways to make sure your clematis has the nutrients to bloom big this year is to make sure it has the energy it needs right from the start – and the easiest way to do that is to fertilize your clematis in early spring! Is there anything more beautiful than a …
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 …
Did you know that early spring is the absolute best time to fertilize your daylilies – and that with one simple application, you can help your plants produce 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 …
Looking for a few simple tricks to keep insects off of your hostas this year – and keep their foliage big, bright and beautiful all spring, summer and fall long? As beautiful as hostas can be in the landscape, if there is one painful drawback to growing them, it’s trying to keep slugs, beetles, aphids …
Did you know that you can create brand new rose bushes from a simple bouquet of roses? Not only is it possible, but it’s actually fun to try – and a lot easier to do than you might think! Whether you are getting a bouquet of long-stem roses for a special holiday or anniversary, or …
Make this the year you finally plant and create your very own butterfly garden – not only can a butterfly garden bring a slew of helpful pollinators to your landscape, it can also add incredibly beautiful flowering plants to bring your yard alive like never before! Butterfly gardens have become more and more popular with …
Looking for a few tips and tricks for how to get your peonies to bloom and flower big every single spring – year after year? Peonies can produce an incredible flush of bright, vibrant blooms in the spring or early summer. The flowering perennial is usually one of the first bushes to fill with color. …
While late winter is usually a time for planning and dreaming about the upcoming gardening season, it’s also the perfect time for pruning most varieties of rose bushes. And can pruning ever make a difference in getting your roses to bloom bigger than ever this year! Pruning is vital for keeping most rose varieties healthy and …
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 …