There is little doubt about it – how, when and what you use to fertilize your hanging baskets can make a huge difference in just how well they bloom. And perhaps even more importantly – for just how long into summer or fall you can keep your baskets flowering big! If there is one thing …

Looking for a few natural, safe and effective ways to get rid of poison ivy plants on your property once and for all! The poison ivy plant, with its long trailing vines and signature 3 leaf foliage pattern is a sight no one wants encounter around their home. Not only do the leaves of this …

Did you know that you can use cinnamon to repel a wide range of pests, disease and other ailments in your garden and flowerbeds? There are so many different commercial pest repellents, sprays and insecticide granules available on the market today. In fact, so many that it can often be overwhelming to figure out which …

Looking for a few tricks and tips to help get your struggling cucumber plants to start growing better quickly? There is nothing more disheartening to a gardener than watching their vegetable plants sit in the ground and fail to take off in the spring and early summer months. When plants struggle to grow, it creates …

Did you know that how you care for your viburnum shrubs after they bloom can make a big difference in their health and flowering ability for next year – especially when it comes to how you prune and fertilize! Viburnum is a flowering shrub or tree that comes in a wide range of varieties, shapes …

Looking for the best way to know when, how and how much to water your tomato plants this year? Knowing when and how to water your tomato plants is critical in making sure your plants grow and mature properly – and, even more, to give them the best possibility of producing a sizeable harvest. Without …

Looking for a few great ways to attract hummingbirds and have them visit your backyard over and over again this summer? Hummingbirds are truly one of the most fascinating birds of all to watch in action. The tiny little birds with exceptionally long beaks can beat their wings at an astonishing 80 beats per second. …

Looking for a few simple tips for the best way to water, fertilize and care for your ferns to keep them healthy and strong all summer long? Ferns are one of the most popular plants of all when it comes to hanging baskets and container plantings. In fact, it’s hard to go into a nursery, …

Looking for a few tips and tricks to get your pepper plants growing a little faster in the garden? Whether you grow them in a traditional garden space, raised bed, or even in a container – pepper plants are notorious for being slow starters. Not only do pepper seeds usually take longer to germinate, the …

Looking to keep your marigolds blooming big and flowering all summer long? Marigolds are certainly one of the most beautiful, useful and durable of all annuals to grow. They are right at home in flowerbeds – whether in mass plantings, or grouped to add small pops of color to compliment other perennials, shrubs and bushes. …