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Want to bring those tired rose bushes in your flowerbeds back to life this summer and get them blooming strong and bright again? The secret is simpler than you might think. In fact – it all comes down to deadheading faded blooms and fertilizing your rose bushes on a regular schedule! Unfortunately, by mid-summer, many …
Wondering how to help your struggling petunias to bring them back to life? As the long, hot days of summer roll on, even the healthiest of petunia plants can begin to fade. Heat stress, depleted soil, and a lack of regular maintenance can all leave once-beautiful petunias looking leggy, weak, and almost bloomless. But here’s …
Who knew that cinnamon had so many great uses in your garden? Believe it or not, ordinary cinnamon can help repel a surprising number of garden pests while also protecting plants from several common diseases. When insects or plant problems appear, it’s easy to reach for a commercial spray or insecticide. But with so many …
Did you know that one of the easiest and best ways to keep your marigolds blooming big all summer long is to simply deadhead them on a regular basis? It’s true! The simple act of removing fading marigold flowers can help your plants stay healthier, brighter, and most importantly, loaded with colorful blooms the entire …
Looking for the best way to stop squash bugs from ruining your harvest this year? Squash bugs can quickly invade your plants, causing extensive damage to leaves, vines, and even the developing fruit before you have a chance to stop them. Despite their name, squash bugs don’t limit themselves to squash plants. They also love …
Did you know that summer is the best time to replant zucchini? It might sound surprising, but sowing a fresh round of zucchini seeds during the summer months is one of the easiest ways to enjoy healthier plants and a much bigger harvest later in the season! Zucchini has long been a favorite in home …
If you are looking for a way to spray and control pests naturally and avoid dangerous man-made pesticides – then you need to use neem oil! Neem oil has actually been used for hundreds of years for controlling all kinds of pests and fungal diseases. Not just on plants, but trees, shrubs and lawns as …
Want to get your lavender to bloom again this summer? As a hardy perennial plant, lavender has so many great traits. Not only is it a tremendously low maintenance perennial, its tall stalks of stunning purple blooms also happen to give off a calming fragrance any time you are nearby. Even better, those very same …
One of the best ways to keep your cucumber plants healthy and productive is by feeding them the perfect mix of nutrients. And not just when they are young or starting to produce – but all season long on a consistent basis. Cucumber plants are some of the fastest-growing and most productive vegetables you can …
Looking for a quick fix to perk up your hanging baskets that are showing a few signs of distress – or even better, how to keep them from ever struggling in the first place? Hanging baskets are notorious for being lush, green and full of big blooms early in the season – only to suddenly …