Wondering when you should stop fertilizing your perennials, shrubs and other plants in your landscape? The simple truth is, fertilizing some plants in late summer can actually do far more harm than good. Although it might seem like giving tired plants a boost of nutrients would help them finish the growing season strong, for many …
Did you know that fall is one of the best times to divide your perennials – not only to get more plants for free, but to help your existing plants grow healthier, stronger and bloom better next year? After a full season of growing, many perennials can become crowded and overgrown. By late summer and …
Wondering what to do with your coneflowers when they are done blooming in late summer? One thing is for sure – a little care at the end of the growing season can make a huge difference in how healthy, colorful, and productive your plants will be next year. Coneflowers are one of the easiest and …
When it comes to caring for lavender plants in early spring – there is usually one key mistake many gardeners make to their plants – and it can often spell disaster! Lavender smells incredible, looks beautiful in bloom, and once established, it can thrive with very little attention. But even though lavender is considered low …
One of the easiest, best and least expensive ways to fill your flowerbeds with life and color is to divide the perennials you already have this spring into even more plants. Not only is it simple to do, it can save you hundreds of dollars on plants. And, of course, on mulch too! Early spring …