Wondering how often you need to be fertilize your hanging baskets this spring and summer? There is little doubt about it - how, when and what you use to fertilize your hanging baskets can make a huge difference in just how well they bloom. And perhaps even more importantly - for just how long into …
Always wanted to grow and eat your own fresh strawberries but don't have the dedicated space to grow them in the ground? Then growing loads of fresh strawberries in pots and containers is the perfect solution! When you grow in pots and containers, you can enjoy the flexibility of growing fresh fruit almost anywhere. A …
Looking for a few simple secrets to growing tomatoes in pots and containers with big success? Container growing is one of the easiest ways to enjoy fresh, homegrown tomatoes when you don't have space for a traditional garden. From patios and decks to small backyards and balconies, growing in pots makes it possible for nearly …
Looking for a few of the best deer resistant flowering annuals to plant this year to keep the flowers in your pots, containers and bed spaces safe from deer damage? If you are tired of having the flowers in your pots and containers devoured by hungry deer - then it's time to fill them this …
Did you know that you can grow your own beautiful ginger plant indoors with ease - and enjoy the amazing taste and flavor of this incredibly healthy herb whenever you want, the whole year round? Fresh ginger is perfect for adding deep, warming flavor to teas, soups, desserts and all kinds of dishes. But the …
Looking for the best way to get the old soil in your raised bed healthy and fertile before you plant this spring? Raised beds are one of the easiest and most effective ways to grow vegetables, flowers and herbs - especially for those who may not have the space for a traditional garden. But if …
If you are tired of the high cost of purchasing potted plants for your patio, porch or deck - then you need to create some or all of your containers this year from perennial plants. Not only can it be a huge savings - you'll be amazed at just how beautiful and unique perennials in …
If you are looking to create a few incredibly unique and stunning planters for your patio or deck - that also happen to be extremely low maintenance and pest proof - you need to try your hand at growing ornamental peppers! Ornamental peppers really are the perfect choice for flower pots. Not only do they …
When it comes to growing healthy, productive vegetables and flowers in raised beds - success all begins with filling your raised beds with the perfect mix of soil! Raised beds are becoming more and more popular every year - and it's easy to see why. Not only does gardening at a raised level make it …
Late winter is the ideal time to begin to prepare your raised beds for planting in the spring - because before you know it - garden season will be here! Taking the time to improve and prepare your soil early can make a huge difference in just how well your plants grow later this spring …
One of the best times to recharge and rejuvenate the soil in your raised beds is over the winter months - and is it ever easy (and free) to do with just a few simple scraps coming from your kitchen! All too often, gardeners growing in raised beds fail to re-supply the soil in their …
Did you know that one of the best ways to recharge your raised beds is by planting a cover crop inside of them this fall? Not only is it easy to do - it also happens to be one of the most inexpensive ways to protect and power your soil all at once! One thing …
Did you know that you can easily save your favorite coleus plants by bringing them inside in the fall to grow as houseplants over the cold winter months? And then - use them again for planters, containers and bedding plants again next spring! With all of their bright colors and patterns, coleus plants are perfect for …
Did you know that one of the easiest and best ways to keep your annual flowers blooming big all summer long is to simply deadhead them on a regular basis? It's true! Believe it or not, by regularly removing the fading blooms on geraniums, marigolds, begonias and a whole slew of other flowering annual plants, …
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 …
Looking for the best way to fertilize your geraniums this year to keep them blooming and flowering big all summer long? Geraniums are one of the most popular flowering plants of all - and can they ever bring life to flowerbeds, gardens, hanging baskets and containers. With their large bloom sets and bright flowers, it's …
Are you looking for a few simple solutions to keep your hanging baskets healthy, vibrant, and most importantly, blooming all summer long this year? Hanging baskets are one of the most popular ways for gardeners to add big flower power - no matter where they might live. After all, even if you live in a …
Looking to plant onion sets this spring for a big harvest of delicious, full-size home grown onions this summer and fall? Onions are a great crop for backyard gardeners and can fit in almost any available space. Since they don't produce large root structures, they are easy to grow in traditional gardens, raised beds - …
Looking for a few secret tips and tricks to keep your pansies blooming longer, brighter and bigger than ever this year? Pansies are the ultimate "cool weather" annual. Not only can they survive in cooler temperatures, they actually thrive in it. In fact, pansies are one of the few blooming annual flowers that can handle …
Need to recharge your tired raised bed soil this year before planting season arrives? Raised beds have become more popular than ever - and with good reason. They allow gardeners to grow everything from fresh flowers to vegetables, herbs and more - all without having to have the space or time commitment of a traditional …
When it comes to starting pepper plants indoors - a few simple secrets can make the difference between producing struggling seedlings - or healthy, strong transplants that are ready to take off! Transplants can be expensive when purchasing from nurseries and stores. Especially when you are buying all kinds of specialty pepper plants. But perhaps …
If you are looking for a way to distance yourself from the grocery store while living a healthier lifestyle, then growing a throwback Victory food garden is the way to go! The concept of a Victory garden has been around since the First World War. It regained popularity again in the last few years with …
If you want to have a houseplant that can add more than just beauty and greenery to your home, you need to try your hand at growing aloe vera plants. Not only are they easy to maintain, the plant has all kinds of great uses - including helping to heal and sooth burns and cuts in …
Did you know that you can use houseplants to help add humidity to your home? As amazing as it sounds, it's true. By simply growing a few beautiful plants indoors, you can help say goodbye to the dry air of winter - and all of the issues that come along with it! There are many …
If you are looking for easy to grow, low care houseplants that can add instant beauty and interest to your home, then philodendrons are the plant for you! In spite of their fancy long name, philodendrons are low-maintenance tropical plants that can bring your indoors to life with their glossy, flowing foliage. And with hundreds …
While they might not be your typical houseplant, did you know that you can actually grow tomatoes indoors all winter long? Not only is it possible, but it's the perfect way to have fresh tomatoes even as the snow flies outside your window! Tomato plants are almost always thought of as an "outside" plant. The …
Looking for a way to save those gorgeous and extremely expensive potted mums from your autumn displays this fall to use again next year? Mums have certainly soared in price over the past few years. And with the way prices have continued to rise, that is a trend that is likely not going to end …
Did you know that you can divide and save your overgrown ferns this fall and keep them over the winter to enjoy again all next year? And even better - it gives you even more ferns - and all for free! Ferns are the perfect low-maintenance plants that thrive in the warm summer months. They …
There is no better time to rejuvenate and re-energize the tired, worn out soil in your raised beds than in the fall. And doing so will help you grow better than ever next year! Let's face it, after a long season of growing vegetables, flowers and/or herbs in a raised bed, the soil can be …
Looking for ways to replant and bring your overgrown and scraggly hanging basket plants back to life? Now that summer is in full swing, you might notice that your hanging basket plants are starting to look less than stellar. Those once thriving and beautiful plants are likely now filled with brittle and overgrown foliage. While …
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 …
Looking for some great shade loving plants for your containers and hanging baskets that don't get to see a lot of sunlight? There's no doubt that growing plants in containers and hanging baskets is a great way to enjoy gardening in locations where you normally can't. But if you happen to have a shaded front …
While mowing the lawn might seem like a mundane spring and summer chore, you can actually put those grass clippings to good use in your garden! Mowing is just a part of warm weather living for most folks. The grass needs to be mowed and the result of this process is grass clippings. Most people …
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 …
If you want to enjoy stunning hanging basket displays this spring, summer and fall, all without having to break the bank - then you need to consider growing your own hanging baskets from seed this year! Not only can you save a lot of money in the process, you can also control the type of …
Rosemary is an aromatic herb commonly used in savory dishes, but did you know there are many benefits of growing rosemary that go beyond the kitchen? Most people associate rosemary with cooking dishes such as roasted meats, pasta sauces, pizzas, and other sauces and vinaigrettes. You can also enjoy the flavor and aroma of rosemary …
When you grow nasturtiums in your garden, you are not only getting a plant that produces beautiful blooms for attracting pollinators, but you are also getting a great garden companion plant that is actually edible, too! Nasturtiums can be grown in all sorts of different locations. From flowerbeds to window boxes to hanging planters, nasturtiums …
Looking to add a little bit of the desert feel to your landscape or home? Then consider growing prickly pear cactus! The prickly pear cactus is a flowering evergreen perennial from the genus, Optunia. It is one of the most widespread cacti groups in the entire World, with well over 150 different types of cultivators. …
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 …
Now that you've had a summer full of harvesting, it's time to learn how to grow and harvest fresh oregano indoors in the middle of winter! Just because fall has arrived and the weather is starting to cool off doesn't mean you have to be done enjoying freshly picked herbs like oregano, thyme, or rosemary. …
It really is possible to enjoy growing orange trees no matter what type of climate you live in. Just grow them in containers! People typically associate oranges with large groves of trees with row after row of bright fruit. They are usually found in warmer climates like California, Florida, Texas, or even Arizona. However, you …