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, …

Are you looking for a few simple tips on what to do with your lavender plants after they bloom – not just to keep them healthy and beautiful all summer – but to get your plants to bloom a second and possibly even a third time this summer? As a hardy perennial plant, lavender has …

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 …

Wondering what to do with all those strawberry runners that seem to sprout everywhere from your plants during the summer months? Not only can strawberry runners be turned into new plants with ease – they can also be perfect for replacing older strawberry plants that are starting to decline – and all without having to …

Did you know that one of the best ways to keep your petunias blooming bright, big and beautiful all summer long is to deadhead them on a regular basis? Petunias can produce an amazing amount of colorful blooms on their wiry stems and branches. Whether they grow in hanging baskets, flowerbeds or in pots and …

Did you know that what you do with your daylilies after they bloom can not only help them stay healthy and strong all summer – but actually give them a great chance to rebloom again?  Daylilies are one of the most popular flowering perennials for home gardeners to grow. In addition to producing long lasting …

Did you know that you can actually change the color of hydrangea blooms just by using different fertilizers and soil additives? Hydrangeas are one of the most stunning flowering perennials available. With their lush green foliage and vibrant blooms that range in color from blue, pink, purple, green, and white, they are a common staple …