Looking for a quick fix to perk up your hanging baskets that are showing a few signs of distress - or even better, how to keep them from ever struggling in the first place? Hanging baskets are notorious for being lush, green and full of big blooms early in the season - only to suddenly …
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 …
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 …
Want to know how early you can plant pansies to bring a little color to your spring landscape? Pansies are one of the earliest annuals you can plant to bring some color to the landscape after a long winter. Their big, bright petals and wide range of colors - and their ability to handle cold …
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, …
Without a doubt, one of the biggest mistakes gardeners make when trying to start vegetable and flower seeds inside is trying to grow their seedlings in a window. And can it ever produce weak transplants that struggle to survive when planted outdoors! Although starting seeds in a window might seems like a natural place because …
Did you know that what you do with your strawberry plants in early spring can have a huge impact on just how well they perform and produce this year? Strawberries are becoming more and more popular each year with home growers. It's easy to why - it can be quite rewarding to have access to …
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 …
If you are looking for an all-natural way to protect vegetable plants, flowers, and even bushes and shrubs from all kinds of animal and insect damage - then it's time to start making and using your own homemade hot pepper spray! Not only is hot pepper spray easy to make using simple ingredients, it's also …
One of the best ways to keep your rose bushes healthy and strong and produce a heavy supply of gorgeous flowers throughout the season is to fertilize them at just the right time - and with just the right set of nutrients! Rose bushes are what are considered to be heavy feeders as plants. This …
Looking for a few tips and tricks for how to get your peonies to bloom and flower big every single spring - year after year? Peonies can produce an incredible flush of bright, vibrant blooms in the spring or early summer. The flowering perennial is usually one of the first bushes to fill with color. …
If you are looking for a great way to add early spring color to your landscape, then late fall is the time to plant daffodils before the cold of winter arrives! Daffodils are one of the hardiest and earliest spring-blooming flowers around. Their beautiful trumpet-shaped blooms burst forth to announce the end of winter - …
If you are looking to grow a stand-out perennial flower with eye-dropping beauty and the ability to draw in a wide range of pollinators - then look no further than the amazing torch lily. Also known as red hot pokers, torch lily is a herbaceous perennial that features tall flowering spikes for blooms that look …
If you want a plant that can really take the heat of summer and still provide you with beautiful foliage and limitless blooms, then you need to grow vinca. Not only is it incredible for adding lasting summer color to your flowerbeds, it's perfect for hanging baskets and containers too! Vinca, often known as periwinkle, …
If you are looking to grow an eye-catching perennial in your garden space, bleeding heart is the perfect plant for the job! The stunningly beautiful perennial gets it name from its puffy, heart-shaped blooms that appear at first glance to almost weep from below the flower. In reality, the bloom gets its "bleeding" look from …
Did you know that one of the most important times to care for your lilac bush is right as it finishes flowering in late spring? In fact, what you do with your bushes right after they bloom can actually make a huge difference in just how well they flower next year - or whether they …