Fall is the perfect time to divide overgrown and worn our hostas. Not only can it help to spruce up your fall flowerbeds – it can also get your hostas ready to perform better than ever next year. And best of all – it can leave you with a whole slew of new hosta plants …
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 …
If your peonies have grown a bit too large for their space and are beginning to look tired and worn out, it’s time to divide them this fall to give them a fresh new start for next spring and summer! Peonies are one of the first big blooming bushes of the season. They burst forth …
Wondering what to do with your Black Eyed Susans once they stop flowering late in the summer? Believe it or not – what you do after they flower can play a big role in how well they perform next year! Black Eyed Susan is certainly a gorgeous golden floral addition to any landscape. With their …
Looking for a few low-maintenance, drought resistant perennials to add big interest and color to your landscape – all without the worry of having to constantly water? One of the most difficult and time consuming chores for a gardener to perform is having to continually water their plants. Especially if that water is difficult to …
If you are looking for the perfect drought-resistant plant to add to your property, then growing lilyturf should be in your future! This easy care perennial is an excellent choice as a border plant, placed along paths, or even to grow in pots or containers. Often referred to as liriope, lilyturf is not only drought …
If you are looking for an easy care flowering perennial with long lasting blooms – growing hardy geraniums might just be the perfect answer! Unlike the annual variety that goes by the same name, hardy geraniums are not only able to withstand early fall frosts and freezes, they can also survive some of the coldest …
If you want a burst of fluorescent colors around your property this year, then consider growing lantana! Whether you grow them in hanging baskets, window boxes, or even directly in flowerbeds, you won’t be disappointed with their colorful blooms that keep coming all summer long! Lantanas feature clusters of multiple tiny trumpet-like blooms that typically …
You might be surprised at just how many incredible benefits there are for growing lavender in your vegetable garden. As you will see below, from attracting pollinators to deterring unwanted pests, it really is the ultimate companion plant! Most people associate lavender with store-bought scented candles, room sprays and essential oils. But you can easily …
Knowing just when to plant pansies can really set the stage for endless cool-weather-loving blooms all throughout your property! Pansies provide growers with bright, welcoming colors in the cooler spring and fall seasons. They are often planted among other early spring flowers like crocuses, tulips, and sweet alyssum and are great when paired with mums …