Looking for the best and easiest cover crop to plant in your garden this fall to help protect and power your soil over the winter? When the last tomatoes, peppers and other summer crops come out of your garden, it can feel like the growing season is over. But one of the best things you …
Wondering what to do for your strawberry plants this fall to get them ready to handle the upcoming winter - and to produce even better next summer? No matter how or where you grow your strawberries, or whether they are everbearing or June-bearing, what you do with your plants in the fall will play a …
If you are looking to get a little more out of your garden and growing spaces this year - you are going to love today's article about four delicious fall crops you can plant now in late summer - and harvest in just 45 days or less! As summer winds down, many gardeners assume their …
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 you can save and replant mum seeds? It's true! One of the best ways to save big on your fall planting and decorating budget is to save the seeds from your mums this fall. Not only is it possible, but it's also easier than you might ever think to plant and grow …
If you want to make next year the year you finally have that gorgeous lawn you've always dreamed of - then this fall is the time to take care of three essential lawn chores to set the stage for big success! Even though many gardeners spend all kinds of time on their lawn in early …
One of the biggest mistakes many gardeners make in the fall is fertilizing their perennials - when, as it turns out - it's actually the one time you should always avoid doing so at all costs! As autumn settles in, many gardeners find themselves tackling a long list of chores in their garden and flowerbeds. …
Looking for how to prepare your potted strawberry plants this fall for winter - and keep them alive and healthy for next year? Not only is it possible to save strawberry plants growing in pots over long & frigid winters, it's easier than you might think! Not everyone has the space or yard to dedicate …
Did you know that one of the best ways to protect and power your strawberries at the same time this fall is with pine needles? If you have pine trees growing on your property, then you know just how abundant pine needles can be this time of year. Every fall, evergreen trees start to drop …
Looking for a few tips and tricks to roast the seeds from your pumpkins and turn them into a delicious and healthy snack? Whether you grow your own pumpkins or pick them up at a local pumpkin patch, this fall staple is one of the most popular autumn decorations of all. But no matter how …
Did you know that the care you give your lilac bushes in the fall can make a huge difference in not only whether or not they bloom the following year, but also in their overall health and appearance? When it comes to caring for your lilac bushes, it's more about what you shouldn't do before …
Looking for how to harvest, dry and roast sunflower seeds from the sunflowers you have growing in your garden or flowerbeds this year? Sunflowers are becoming more popular in home gardens with each passing year. Not only are they great to grow to attract pollinators and birds to your landscape, they are also great for …
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 …
If you are looking to enjoy beautiful tulip blooms in the spring, fall is the time to get them in the ground - but how you go about planting them can be the difference between flowers that thrive - or those that struggle to even sprout! Tulips are one of the first flowers that come …
If you are looking for the best time to plant your apple trees this year, there's no better time than the fall. In fact, it's actually the perfect time to plant a wide variety of all kinds of delicious fruit trees! Even though most annuals, perennials, bushes and trees are on their way out or …
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 …
Believe it or not, what you do with your blackberry and raspberry plants in the fall can not only help them survive the upcoming winter, but also make a huge difference in their health and productivity next year! Blackberry and raspberry bushes are two of the easiest perennial fruits to grow. Once established, they can …
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 …
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 most important times of all to feed hummingbirds is in late summer and early fall? And that it truly can mean the difference between life and death for these hard working pollinating birds? One of the most beautiful sights of spring and summer is the sight of hummingbirds …
If you are looking for the perfect way to re-energize your garden and flowerbed soil this fall - and use up all of those falling leaves coming down from the trees - then you need to make leaf mold. Not only is it easy to make, it can power your soil and plants like crazy …
Wondering what to do with your ornamental grasses this fall before the cold, snow and blustery weather of winter arrives - and whether or not you should cut them back? Ornamental grasses are a popular mainstay in home landscapes over a wide range of regions and climates. With varieties that can handle anything from scorching …
Looking for a few tips and tricks to keep your fall bulbs safe from being dug up and ruined by hungry squirrels, chipmunks, mice, and other pests? Fall is the perfect time of year to get your favorite bulbs in the ground. Unfortunately, it's also the time of year when squirrels and other ground dwelling …
Looking to avoid some of the most common mistakes and pitfalls gardeners make when composting their leaves? Composting all of those falling leaves in the autumn months is certainly a great way to clean up your lawn, flowerbeds and landscape before winter arrives. And, a perfect way to create loads of powerful compost in time …
Fall is the perfect time to divide and transplant the perennials growing in your flowerbeds - and can it ever help your plants and flowerbeds to new heights! Not only does regular dividing help to keep plants healthy and flowering strong, but it also gives gardeners a whole slew of new plants to fill their …
When you clean out and properly mulch your flowerbeds in the fall - you can all but eliminate next year's weeds now - and in the process, set the stage for incredibly productive, low maintenance flowerbeds that can be the envy of your neighborhood! If there is one common mistake that many gardeners make in …
If you are looking for the perfect way to power your plants next spring, then it's time to make your fall compost pile now! When it comes to growing strong, healthy plants and flowers in the spring, nothing can boost them more than adding a bit of compost. This natural fertilizer not only gives …
Looking for a few tips and tricks to keep your mums flowering all fall long? No other flower introduces autumn like the welcoming blooms of mums. Whether you purchase your mums at a local garden nursery or grow them directly in your flowerbeds, they are the perfect sidekick to pumpkins, hay bales and all your …
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 you are looking for a quick, simple and powerful way to recharge your garden soil this fall, you need to plant mustard seed - the perfect no till garden cover crop that can naturally power and re-energize your tired garden with little effort. And even better - you won't need to till it in …
Did you know that what you do with your old, dying tomato plants in the fall can make a huge difference in the overall health of the soil in your garden - and how your tomato plants perform next year? It's true! Believe it or not, there are actually a few critical mistakes that many …
Want to know how to plant and grow your own ornamental cabbage to create a stunning fall display in your flowerbeds, pots or containers? As summer comes to a close and the cooler air starts to settle in, it makes for the perfect time time to plant ornamental cabbage - whether from seed or from …
If you want to grow bigger, better and more tastier onions than you ever thought possible - then the best thing you can do is plant your onions this fall - and not next spring! Most gardeners are very familiar with planting onions in the springtime. But as it turns out, fall is actually the …
When you plant a garden during the summer, you can extend your harvest long into the cooler fall months. Not only is it easy to start new plants during this time, but it is also inexpensive and way more successful than you might think! There is so much focus and emphasis on getting seeds and …
You've gotten your garden all cleaned out and ready for winter, but what about cleaning and disinfecting your garden tools? Don't let forgetting this simple fall chore cause you regret when spring rolls around! When it comes to gardening, dirt and messes go hand-in-hand. While you can wear gloves and use kneeling pads to help …
While adding fall leaves to your compost pile is great in theory, there are a few leaves you should avoid composting. Now that the weather has started to cool down, the trees are starting to drop their leaves. It seems like everywhere you look, the ground is covered in orange, red, green, and brown fallen …
Did you know that you can actually plant field peas as a cover crop for your garden as a way to help improve your soil? That's right - peas can be for more than just consuming! Cover crops are essentially quick-growing crops that you plant in your garden or raised beds after you are done …
Growing sedum in the fall is the perfect way to add colorful autumn blooms to your property. Paired with other fall favorites like chrysanthemums or ornamental peppers and kale, they will warm up your landscape in preparation for winter. Sedum is an easy-to-care-for leaf succulent that is the perfect choice for even the most novice …
This year a great way to amp up your fall display is by adding ornamental kale to the mix! There's nothing like a little fall foliage and live plants to help transition from a hectic summer into the slower-paced season of Autumn. As summer starts to draw to a close, most of your warm weather …
This week's podcast and corresponding article are all about succession planting in your vegetable garden - or more importantly, how to get the most out of your garden space! Succession planting is a great way to extend your growing season beyond one planting and one harvest each season. No matter where you are located, you …
If you are looking for a low-maintenance, shade-loving perennial that will reward you with colorful blooms, then growing astilbe is the answer for you! While most shade-loving perennials like hostas and ferns only provide mounded green foliage, astilbe is different. Astilbe produces colorful spiky blooms along with attractive year-round foliage. Their blooms can range in …