Want to know how early you can plant pansies to bring a little color to your spring landscape? Pansies are one of the earliest annuals you can plant to bring some color to the landscape after a long winter. Their big, bright petals and wide range of colors – and their ability to handle cold …
Looking for tips on how to get your gladiolus to bloom big this summer with stunning flowers that soar high into the air? Gladiolus, or “Glads”, as many gardeners call them, are classic flowering perennials that resemble long swords, which often gives the plants the nickname “sword lily” as well. But whatever you call them, …
Without a doubt, one of the biggest mistakes gardeners make when trying to start vegetable and flower seeds inside is trying to grow their seedlings in a window. And can it ever produce weak transplants that struggle to survive when planted outdoors! Although starting seeds in a window might seems like a natural place because …
Did you know that what you do with your strawberry plants in early spring can have a huge impact on just how well they perform and produce this year? Strawberries are becoming more and more popular each year with home growers. It’s easy to why – it can be quite rewarding to have access to …
Did you know that you can actually change the color of hydrangea blooms just by using different fertilizers and soil additives? Hydrangeas are one of the most stunning flowering perennials available. With their lush green foliage and vibrant blooms that range in color from blue, pink, purple, green, and white, they are a common staple …
If you are looking for an all-natural way to protect vegetable plants, flowers, and even bushes and shrubs from all kinds of animal and insect damage – then it’s time to start making and using your own homemade hot pepper spray! Not only is hot pepper spray easy to make using simple ingredients, it’s also …
One of the best ways to keep your rose bushes healthy and strong and produce a heavy supply of gorgeous flowers throughout the season is to fertilize them at just the right time – and with just the right set of nutrients! Rose bushes are what are considered to be heavy feeders as plants. This …
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 …
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 …