What you do to and for your flowerbeds before winter can make a huge difference in their success - which is exactly why it's important to avoid some of the most common fall flowerbed mistakes gardeners often make each year! Unfortunately, many traditional fall flowerbed chores can cause more harm than good. Cutting every perennial …
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 …
Looking for a few quick and simple methods to stop slugs quickly - and get rid of them from your garden and flowerbeds for good? Although slugs can be an issue at any point of the growing season, they are most active in early to late spring when the weather tends to be wetter and …
If you are looking to add some interesting and beautiful perennial flowers to your flowerbeds this year - then growing balloon flowers is a must! Balloon flower is a plant that almost immediately catches the attention of fellow gardeners and plant lovers - even as it just buds. Named for its unusual flower buds that …
If you are looking for something both beautiful and unique to plant in your flowerbeds or garden this year - then look no further than Teddy Bear Sunflowers! With their soft, fluffy blooms that resemble golden pom-poms, Teddy Bear sunflowers add a playful yet elegant look anywhere they bloom and flower. From attracting pollinators to …
Did you know that with just three simple tips, you can all but eliminate weeds and the endless chore of weeding in your flowerbeds for good? There is nothing more frustrating to a gardener than dealing with weeds. Especially weeds that continue to grow back again and again stronger than before. It can take hours …
Did you know with just three simple tips - you can keep your marigolds blooming big all summer long with ease - and even late into fall? Marigolds are one of the most prolific blooming annuals of all. But all of that flower power does more than just add a big pop of color. The …
Looking for a way to finally eliminate those annoying thistles and stop them from coming back permanently in your flowerbeds, lawn and garden? Thistles are one of the most stubborn and difficult weeds gardeners deal with. They are known for their deep taproots, which can grow from just a few inches deep to as large …
One of the best ways to get your creeping phlox to bloom bigger, brighter and better than ever is to fertilize the plants in the early spring - well before they ever begin to bud and flower! Creeping phlox is a beautiful, low-growing perennial that carpets the ground in vibrant color every spring. When properly …
Did you know that one of the best ways to have fewer weeds, healthier plants, and bigger and better blooms in your flowerbeds next year is to properly prepare them for winter in the fall? It's true! Getting your flowerbeds ready for winter this fall not only helps plants survive the upcoming cold, snow and …
Did you know that dividing perennials in the fall is not only a great way to get brand new plants for free but it can also help plants stay healthier and grow stronger in the future, too? Fall is the perfect time for dividing and transplanting all sorts of different perennials around your property. After …
Wondering what to do with your hostas once the weather starts to cool down in the fall to get them ready for winter and next year? By late summer and early fall, most hostas have seen better days. As the weather cools down, the plants are quick to fade. Their foliage and flower stalks end up …
Wondering what to do with your lavender plants this fall as they begin to fade? Lavender is one of the most popular flowering perennials to grow thanks in part to its stunning purple blooms and calming fragrance. Not only is it's scent pleasing - it also helps to deter mosquitoes, spiders, ticks, gnats, mice and …
Lantana are one of the most beautiful flowering plants to grace the late summer / early fall landscape - especially when you can keep them blooming big and strong! With their multiple clusters of tiny vibrant blooms, lantana add interest and color to all kinds of garden spaces, flowerbeds and even pots and containers. Their …
Did you know that although summer can be a difficult time for digging up and dividing most perennials, it happens to be one of the best times to divide and split overgrown hostas? Hostas are one of the most popular perennial landscaping plants around. Not only are they low-maintenance and easy to care for, but …
Wondering what to do with your summer blooming hydrangeas this summer after all of those gorgeous big flowering heads start to fade? Believe it or not, how you care for your hydrangeas when they finish blooming can make a huge difference in how they flower and perform next year. In fact, it can actually determine …
Wondering what to do with your hostas after they bloom in the summer to keep them healthy, strong and beautiful until late fall? Hostas are one of the most popular plants of all for gardeners looking to fill the shadier portions of their landscape with plants. One of the first perennials to push their foliage …
Looking for a few simple tips and tricks to keep your cosmos blooming long and strong this summer? Cosmos are the perfect flowering annual when you are looking for low-maintenance plants. While they take a bit of time to germinate, they are one of the easiest of all annuals to plant by seed. Even better, …
Are you looking for a few simple and safe ways to protect your rose bushes from the devastating damage Japanese beetles can bring? It happens like clockwork - around the end of June and early July, Japanese beetles start to seemingly appear out of nowhere. Before you know it, what starts out as just a …
Did you know that what you do with your daylilies after they bloom can not only help them stay healthy and strong all summer - but actually give them a great chance to rebloom again? Daylilies are one of the most popular flowering perennials for home gardeners to grow. In addition to producing long lasting …
Did you know that you can actually change the color of hydrangea blooms just by using different fertilizers and soil additives? Hydrangeas are one of the most stunning flowering perennials available. With their lush green foliage and vibrant blooms that range in color from blue, pink, purple, green, and white, they are a common staple …
What you do with clematis after it blooms can make a big difference in the health and blooming potential for the following year - but did you know that it can also allow clematis to bloom a second time within the same year? Clematis is a perfect perennial for adding vertical interest to your property. …
Looking for a few simple and effective tips and tricks to keep hungry rabbits out of your flowerbeds and garden this year - and keep them out for good? Rabbits can wreak havoc on garden plants and vegetables. Contrary to popular belief, rabbits like to munch on a lot more than just carrots. They actually …
Want to know how to mulch your flowerbeds this year to finally stop weeds - and end that endless chore of weeding all summer long for good? Without a doubt, there is no better way to fight weeds than with a layer of mulch. And because of that, every single spring, millions upon millions of …