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 …
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 …
One of the best ways to keep your hostas healthy, bright and gorgeous all summer long is to fertilize them in just the right way - and at just the right time! Unlike most perennials and annuals, hostas are almost always grown for their beautiful foliage. Although they do produce a long, slender stem of …
Wondering when you should cut your tulips back after they finish blooming this spring? If there is one beautiful flower that helps to signify the beginning of a new growing season, it's tulips - but did you know that what you do with them after they bloom can make a huge difference in how they …
Did you know that spring is one of the most perfect times of all to divide your overgrown hostas? One of the best ways to help keep your hostas healthy and strong is to divide them every three to five years - and when it comes to the best time for dividing, you simply can't …
One of the biggest secrets to getting your clematis to bloom bigger and better than ever is to fertilize it in early spring - but knowing when and what to use can make a huge difference in just how amazing those blooms turn out this year! Is there anything more beautiful than clematis in full …
Looking for a few key tips to fertilize your hydrangeas this spring for bigger blooms than ever this year? One of the easiest and best ways to get your hydrangeas to grow and bloom stronger than ever is to give them the fertilizer they need - just when they need it! Hydrangeas are one of …
The best time to fertilize daylilies is in early spring - and with one simple and easy application, you can set your daylilies up for bigger and better blooms than ever this year! Daylilies are one of the most popular of all perennial plants for home gardeners. Not only are they easy to grow 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 …
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 …
Looking for a few tips and tricks for how to care for your Christmas cactus this holiday season - and get it to bloom bigger, better and longer than ever? The Christmas cactus is one of the most popular indoor plants of all during the holidays - and for good reason as it happens to …
When it comes to ornamental grass care in the fall - the biggest question for most home gardeners is whether or not to cut their grasses back now - or wait until spring. But what really is the best answer to that question? Unlike many herbaceous perennials that die completely back to the ground in …
If you are looking for a great fall flowering plant to add big interest and color to your pots, containers and flower beds - then you need to grow asters - the perfect fall flowering perennial! When other flowering annuals and perennials have started to fade, asters step in and really steal the show. With …
Wondering what to do with your Black Eyed Susan after it blooms 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 plants can reach up to 2-3 feet in height and fill the landscape …
Looking for the best 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 …
Did you know that by simply taking time to deadhead your daylilies after they bloom, not only can you help give your plants and flowerbeds a better look, you can also help them stay healthier and green for the rest of the summer - and give them a great chance to bloom again! Daylilies are …
If you are looking for the perfect everblooming perennial to plant and grow this year to keep your flowerbeds full of color - then look no further than blanketflower! This incredible perennial not only blooms bright, it can do so over and over again all summer and fall. Blanketflower is a tough perennial that grows …
Looking for a few simple secrets to get your daylilies to bloom a little bigger and better this year - and maybe even multiple times? Daylilies are one of the easiest and most dependable flowering perennials you can grow, but like all plants, they perform best when given a little care and attention. In return, …
Wondering what you need to do with your creeping phlox once all of the flowers start to fade away? Believe it or not, how you take care of creeping phlox after it blooms in the spring can make a big difference in how strong and healthy the plant stays for the rest of the growing …
Wondering what to do with your lavender plants this spring - and wondering if you need to prune them back or fertilize them for bigger and better flowers this year? When it comes to lavender, many gardeners are often confused by what to do. Should you prune it? And if so, when's the best time …
Now is the time for a little spring hosta care! As winter fades away and the garden starts to wake up, spring makes for the perfect time to care for one of the most beloved shade-loving plants of all - hostas. The hardy perennial is a true workhorse in home flowerbeds, especially when they are …
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 …
Looking for tips on how to get your gladiolus to bloom big this summer with stunning flowers that soar high into the air? Gladiolus, or "Glads", as many gardeners call them, are classic flowering perennials that resemble long swords, which often gives the plants the nickname "sword lily" as well. But whatever you call them, …
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 …
If you are looking to add some lasting flower power to your landscape this year - there is no better place to start than with the 5 must have flowering shrubs featured in today's article! Flowering shrubs and bushes can make a big difference in your yard's curb appeal, adding beauty and color all throughout …
Wondering if you can keep the potted asters you purchased this fall alive through the winter to grow again next year? Well the good news is you can - and it's easier than you ever imagined! Asters are right up there with mums when it comes to fall decorating. In fact, with their wide range …
Wondering what to do with your sedum plants after they bloom in late fall? Sedum, which is also commonly called stonecrop, is an extremely hardy and low-maintenance plant that has become more and more popular due to its stunning fall blooms that come alive in the autumn landscape. Known for its drought tolerance and ability …
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 …
If you are tired of invading deer destroying your flowerbeds and mowing down your perennials, then it's time to start planting a few that deer resistant plants they tend to leave alone! Deer can wreak havoc in gardens and flowerbeds, damaging or even killing off plants and vegetation in the blink of an eye. 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 …
Did you know that how you care for Rose of Sharon plants after they bloom can make a huge difference in not only the health of the plant this year but also its ability to bloom again next year? Rose of Sharon is a popular perennial shrub that can handle a wide variety of growing …
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. …