Looking for a few fall care tips to to get your strawberry plants ready to handle the upcoming winter? No matter how or where you grow your strawberries, or whether they are everbearing or June-bearing, what you do with your plants in the fall will play a pivotal role in not only how well they …
Did you know that how you care for your clematis plants in the fall can be a major factor in how just healthy and strong your plants grow next spring and summer? Even more, it can also play a big role in how well they bloom – or even if they bloom at all! Clematis …
One of the best ways to ensure an amazing harvest of garlic next summer is to plant your garlic bulbs in the fall. Not only will it help you to grow and harvest bigger bulbs next summer than planting them in the spring, they will also be more flavorful too! While you can plant garlic …
If you have always wanted to grow banana plants but thought you lived in a climate that’s just too cold – you need to try your hand at growing cold hardy banana plants! Most banana plants that produce the fruit you get at grocery stores are grown in warm, tropical regions. And although there are …
If your property lacks color and pizazz when fall rolls around, then you need to consider growing asters! When other flowering annuals and perennials have started to fade, asters step in and really steal the show! With their star-shaped blooms that resemble small daisies, they are perfect for adding to your typical fall displays. In …
Your outdoor garden doesn’t have to be the only place where you can grow items to use in your kitchen! We’ve put together a list of our eight favorite herbs you can successfully grow indoors all year long! Do you like to spend as much time in the kitchen as you do in the garden? …
If the fall and winter months have you feeling a little down and bored because your vegetable growing season has come to an end, don’t fret! Using a cold frame might be just what you need! Cold frames are a great way to extend the length of your growing season when typical outdoor temperatures …
Crocus flowers are a great addition to any garden landscape. Their bright bell-shaped blooms help to welcome in the warmer spring weather. Follow these simple steps so you can learn how to grow crocus flowers and add them to your landscape. Crocuses are small flowers but they are mighty and easy to grow. They are …
There might be no more important chore than taking time to clear out your garden in the fall. As the temperatures turn a bit cooler and your vegetable plants begin to slowly fade, sometimes the garden takes a back seat to other chores. But it might be surprising to find out that working in your …
Now that the weather is starting to cool off and the daylight is getting shorter, it’s time to start thinking about dividing, re-potting, and keeping your ferns over the winter this year! Ferns are shade-loving plants that make a great addition to areas on your property that are hidden in the shadows. Places like under …