Looking for the best fertilizers to use on your flower pots, hanging baskets and containers to have them blooming big all summer long? When it comes to growing healthy, productive plants, nothing can be more helpful than giving your plants the energy then need – right when they need it. But selecting the “right” fertilizer …
Looking for a few simple tips and tricks to get your newly planted tomato plants to start taking off and grow fast this spring? There is nothing more frustrating to get all of your tomato plants in the ground – only to watch them sit and barely grow at all! As all gardeners knows, it’s …
Looking for a few quick and simple methods to stop slugs quickly – and get rid of them from your garden and flowerbeds for good? Although slugs can be an issue at any point of the growing season, they are most active in early to late spring when the weather tends to be wetter and …
If you are looking for a simple, safe and highly effective solution to get rid of the dangerous ticks in your lawn and landscape – all while keeping your pets and family safe from questionable pesticides – then neem oil is for you! Ticks are becoming more and more of a nuisance with each passing …
Did you know that there are several vegetable plants and herbs that you should always keep far away from where you grow your tomatoes? It’s true! There are actually quite a few plants that can harm your tomatoes if they are planted to grow nearby. Thankfully, by simply locating these far away from your beloved …
Looking for the best way to fertilize your geraniums this year to keep them blooming and flowering big all summer long? Geraniums are one of the most popular flowering plants of all – and can they ever bring life to flowerbeds, gardens, hanging baskets and containers. With their large bloom sets and bright flowers, it’s …
Looking for the best ways to trellis your cucumbers this year? With little doubt, one of the best methods to keep your cucumber plants healthy, strong and productive is to give them support using a trellis system. Doing so not only saves valuable ground space in the garden, but it can also lead to a …
One of the best ways to keep your hostas healthy, bright and gorgeous all summer long is to fertilize them in just the right way – and at just the right time! Unlike most perennials and annuals, hostas are almost always grown for their beautiful foliage. Although they do produce a long, slender stem of …
Did you know that how and when you plant your peppers can make a huge difference in just how quickly they begin to grow – and how big of a harvest your pepper plants produce this summer? Whether you are growing green bell peppers, sweet peppers or spicy peppers – planting day is an important …
Wondering what to do with your azaleas after they bloom to keep them strong, healthy – and ready to bloom again next year? Azaleas, with their stunning blooms, are a welcome sight after the long, dark days of winter. They add beautiful life to gardens and landscapes as their bright flowers appear, signaling to all …