Did you know that one of the easiest and best ways to keep your annual flowers blooming big all summer long is to simply deadhead them on a regular basis? It’s true! Believe it or not, by regularly removing the fading blooms on geraniums, marigolds, begonias and a whole slew of other flowering annual plants, …

Looking for a few simple tips and tricks to keep your geraniums blooming strong all summer long?  Geraniums are one of the most popular additions to grow in flowerbeds, containers and hanging baskets. The fact that geraniums can fill an area with colorful blooms in all sorts of different shades makes it even more understandable …

One of the most important things you can do to help keep your impatiens blooming all summer long is to fertilize them on a regular basis. But, as you will see in today’s article – knowing which type and which nutrients to feed these shade loving annuals is the real secret to having your impatiens …

Looking for the best way to get those green tomatoes on your tomato plants to finally start to ripen to the perfect shade of red, yellow or orange? One of the most frustrating things of all for gardeners is waiting for their tomatoes to ripen. Not only can it seem to take forever for their …

Looking for a few secrets to keep your begonias blooming big and strong all summer long? Begonias are a popular annual for growing in hanging baskets, containers and flowerbeds. With their dense, waxy, tropical foliage and vibrant flowers, they add instant color and interest wherever they grow – especially when they are flowering with gusto! …

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 …

Looking for a few simple tips and tricks to keep your cosmos blooming long and strong this summer? Cosmos are the perfect flowering annual when you are looking for low-maintenance plants. While they take a bit of time to germinate, they are one of the easiest of all annuals to plant by seed. Even better, …

Did you know that how, when and what you use to fertilize cucumber plants during the summer months can play a critical role in just how many cucumbers your plants produce? It’s true! When it comes to getting your cucumbers to continue to flower and fruit all summer long, keeping your plants supplied with the …

Are you looking for a few simple and safe ways to protect your rose bushes from the devastating damage Japanese beetles can bring? It happens like clockwork – around the end of June and early July, Japanese beetles start to seemingly appear out of nowhere. Before you know it, what starts out as just a …

One of the most important things you can do for your tomato plants in the summer is to fertilize them with the right mix of nutrients to not only power strong, healthy growth – but also an abundance of blooms and fruit! Tomato plants require a tremendous amount of nutrients to grow and produce. But …