Wondering what to do with your peonies this summer after they bloom in early or late spring? Peonies are one of the most beautiful and dependable spring-blooming perennials you can grow in your flowerbeds. But what happens after the blooms fade and those once-stunning flowers begin to wither away? While the show might be over …

One of the best ways to set your young pepper plants up for big success and a big harvest this summer to prune them right from the start – and that includes pruning off the plant’s first blooms and fruit! When you first plant young pepper plants in your garden, it’s always exciting to see …

One of the best ways to keep your cucumber plants healthy and productive is by feeding them the perfect mix of nutrients. And not just when they are young or starting to produce – but all season long on a consistent basis. Cucumber plants are some of the fastest-growing and most productive vegetables you can …

Did you know that pruning the first early blossoms and small tomatoes off of your young tomato plants is one of the best ways to ensure a big summer harvest? It might feel a bit odd to take off the first flowers or even the first small green tomatoes that form on your plants, but …

Looking for the secret to fertilizing marigolds to keep them blooming big, strong and bright all summer long? Marigolds are one of the easiest and most rewarding flowers to grow, but if you really want them to shine all season long, proper fertilizing is the key. Although marigolds are annuals that only grow for a …

If you are looking for the perfect everblooming perennial to plant and grow this year to keep your flowerbeds full of color – then look no further than blanketflower! This incredible perennial not only blooms bright, it can do so over and over again all summer and fall. Blanketflower is a tough perennial that grows …

If you want bigger, brighter impatiens that bloom nonstop all summer long – the secret all begins with knowing how and when to fertilize! When it comes to adding gorgeous color to the shadier locations of your home and landscape, it doesn’t get much better than growing impatiens. Impatiens produce hundreds of small blooms and …

When it comes to keeping your cucumber plants safe from pests and disease, there are a few simple secrets that can go a long way to helping your plants stay out of harms way. No matter how you grow your cucumbers, it can often be a challenge for gardeners to get a sizable harvest from …

Looking for the best way to water those young, newly planted tomato plants in your garden, raised beds or containers? Watering may seem like one of the simplest gardening tasks, but when it comes to young tomato plants, it can often be one of the most misunderstood and mishandled parts of the growing process. The …

When it comes to fertilizing your bell pepper plants, knowing the right way to power your peppers can make all the difference between having plants that are slow to grow and produce – or ones that flower and fruit like never before! Pepper plants, just like tomatoes, are heavy feeders. They require a tremendous amount …