Did you know that one of the best ways to have fewer weeds, healthier plants, and bigger and better blooms in your flowerbeds next year is to properly prepare them for winter in the fall? It’s true! Getting your flowerbeds ready for winter this fall not only helps plants survive the upcoming cold, snow and …
Did you know you can save and replant mum seeds? It’s true! One of the best ways to save big on your fall planting and decorating budget is to save the seeds from your mums this fall. Not only is it possible, but it’s also easier than you might ever think to plant and grow …
If you want to make next year the year you finally have that gorgeous lawn you’ve always dreamed of – then this fall is the time to take care of three essential lawn chores to set the stage for big success! Even though many gardeners spend all kinds of time on their lawn in early …
If you’re looking for a way to ripen those lingering green tomatoes from your late-season plants without keeping the plants in the ground – believe it or not, there is an easy and fast solution! As summer winds down, tomato plants tend to lose their vitality. The once lush, productive plants that were brimming with …
One of the biggest mistakes many gardeners make in the fall is fertilizing their perennials – when, as it turns out – it’s actually the one time you should always avoid doing so at all costs! As autumn settles in, many gardeners find themselves tackling a long list of chores in their garden and flowerbeds. …
Looking for how to prepare your potted strawberry plants this fall for winter – and keep them alive and healthy for next year? Not only is it possible to save strawberry plants growing in pots over long & frigid winters, it’s easier than you might think! Not everyone has the space or yard to dedicate …
Did you know that one of the best ways to protect and power your strawberries at the same time this fall is with pine needles? If you have pine trees growing on your property, then you know just how abundant pine needles can be this time of year. Every fall, evergreen trees start to drop …
Looking for a few tips and tricks to roast the seeds from your pumpkins and turn them into a delicious and healthy snack? Whether you grow your own pumpkins or pick them up at a local pumpkin patch, this fall staple is one of the most popular autumn decorations of all. But no matter how …
Did you know that the care you give your lilac bushes in the fall can make a huge difference in not only whether or not they bloom the following year, but also in their overall health and appearance? When it comes to caring for your lilac bushes, it’s more about what you shouldn’t do before …
Looking for how to harvest, dry and roast sunflower seeds from the sunflowers you have growing in your garden or flowerbeds this year? Sunflowers are becoming more popular in home gardens with each passing year. Not only are they great to grow to attract pollinators and birds to your landscape, they are also great for …