Did you know that dividing perennials in the fall is not only a great way to get brand new plants for free but it can also help plants stay healthier and grow stronger in the future, too? Fall is the perfect time for dividing and transplanting all sorts of different perennials around your property. After …
Wondering what to do with your hostas once the weather starts to cool down in the fall to get them ready for winter and next year? By late summer and early fall, most hostas have seen better days. As the weather cools down, the plants are quick to fade. Their foliage and flower stalks end up …
Wondering what to do with your lavender plants this fall as they begin to fade? Lavender is one of the most popular flowering perennials to grow thanks in part to its stunning purple blooms and calming fragrance. Not only is it’s scent pleasing – it also helps to deter mosquitoes, spiders, ticks, gnats, mice and …
If you are tired of invading deer destroying your flowerbeds and mowing down your perennials, then it’s time to start planting a few that deer resistant plants they tend to leave alone! Deer can wreak havoc in gardens and flowerbeds, damaging or even killing off plants and vegetation in the blink of an eye. And …
Lantana are one of the most beautiful flowering plants to grace the late summer / early fall landscape – especially when you can keep them blooming big and strong! With their multiple clusters of tiny vibrant blooms, lantana add interest and color to all kinds of garden spaces, flowerbeds and even pots and containers. Their …
Wondering what to do with coneflower after it stops blooming in the late summer or early fall months? Despite coneflowers being relatively low maintenance, how you care for your plants now can actually make a big difference in their health and productivity next year. Coneflowers are one of the best native flowering perennials to grow …
Did you know that although summer can be a difficult time for digging up and dividing most perennials, it happens to be one of the best times to divide and split overgrown hostas? Hostas are one of the most popular perennial landscaping plants around. Not only are they low-maintenance and easy to care for, but …
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 …
Wondering what to do with your hostas after they bloom in the summer to keep them healthy, strong and beautiful until late fall? Hostas are one of the most popular plants of all for gardeners looking to fill the shadier portions of their landscape with plants. One of the first perennials to push their foliage …