Looking for a few seed crops that you can still plant in your garden or raised beds this summer to get a great fall harvest? If you think spring and early summer are the only times you can plant seeds in your garden – think again! As it turns out, there are actually a number …

Did you know that how you care for Rose of Sharon plants after they bloom can make a huge difference in not only the health of the plant this year but also its ability to bloom again next year?  Rose of Sharon is a popular perennial shrub that can handle a wide variety of growing …

One of the biggest keys to successfully growing healthy tomato plants is proper watering, but more times than not the problem with tomatoes is that they get too much moisture – which is exactly why it’s so important to avoid overwatering your plants! Tomatoes themselves are made up of 95% water. But it’s not just …

One of the best ways to keep climbing roses blooming all throughout the summer months is to fertilize them on a regular basis – but what you use and how you apply it can make a huge difference in just how often your climber will flower! One thing is for sure, it’s hard to beat …

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, …

Did you know that it is possible to replant zucchini in the summer – all by using seeds? Not only is it easy to do, but it often results in plants that are far healthier and much more productive than those planted in the spring. Zucchini is a wonderful crop to grow in many home …

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! …