Did you know that by simply taking a little time to start a garden journal this winter - you can set the stage for your best garden ever next year? Winter brings quiet days that are perfect for planning. Cold winds might keep you indoors, but your mind still drifts to spring soil and warm …
Looking for a few tips and pointers on caring for a live Christmas tree before and after Christmas? Some people go for artificial trees that they can quickly assemble and take down without the need for maintenance in between. Others like heading out and cutting down a live tree to display indoors. But unfortunately, once a …
If you plant garlic in the fall - one of the most important things you need to do for it through the winter months is mulch it. But the real key to success with mulch and garlic is just how much do you need to put down - and when should it go on? Even …
Looking to prepare and protect your roses for winter? How you care for your rose bushes in the fall before winter arrives can make a huge difference in not only their health - but also their ability to bloom the following spring and summer! The good news is that preparing your roses for the cold …
Did you know that it's not only easy to make your own bird feed at home - it can also be far more nutritious for the birds you feed than commercial options? Unfortunately, many times, in order to feed birds healthy, nutritious food, you often have to pay a premium price. And even worse, good …
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 …
Looking to bring a little more life and pizazz to your landscape this winter? Winter often arrives with a barren look. Lawns fade from green to brown, flowerbeds lie dormant, and trees stand bare against a gray sky. The bright colors of spring and summer are gone, and even the warm hues of autumn have …
Looking for a few simple tips to get rid of aphids on your houseplants - and keep them safe from aphid attacks in the future for good? Aphids are the most common household insect pest of all - and it's easy to see why. Due to their small size, aphids can easily come indoors through …
One of the best ways to help birds survive the cold and frigid temperatures of winter is by feeding them - but did you know you can do it with ease - all without having to use traditional bird feeders? Without a doubt, winter can be tough on birds that stick around. Not only do …
Although the snow might be flying and the temperatures plummeting outside this winter - it doesn't mean you can't begin to get ready for your best garden season ever right now - with just a few simple but very important indoor winter garden chores! Not only can a little work now set the stage for …
One of the best ways to keep your apple trees healthy, strong and productive is to prune them on a regular basis - and believe it or not - winter time is actually the best time to do it! Pruning is vital not just to the health and well being of your apple trees, but …
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 …
One of the best ways to feed birds and help them survive the harsh winter months is to feed them bird suet - especially when you can make it yourself at home and save money in the process! During the colder months, birds often struggle to find enough to eat as their natural food sources …
Wondering what to do with your poinsettia plant after the holidays are over - and whether or not you can save it to bloom big once again next year? One thing is for sure, what you do with your poinsettia after Christmas can make a big difference from the plant becoming a shriveled-up mess that …
Looking for a safe, simple and easy way to save all of those egg shells coming from your kitchen this winter so you can use them in your garden next spring? Eggshells are one of the most overlooked resources for gardeners. While many see them as simply kitchen waste, the shells are actually packed with …
If you are looking to grow an easy care plant indoors that is almost impossible to harm, then you need to try your hand at growing pothos - it really is the perfect houseplant for beginners - or anyone for that matter! Pothos, also commonly known as Devil's Ivy, is a fantastic way to enhance …
Wondering how you can keep the ice and snow off your sidewalks and driveway this winter - without damaging the surface - or the plants and grass that grow near them? Although many turn to using rock salt and other salt-laden snow melting products to remove snow and ice buildup on their outdoor walkways and …
When it comes to winter fern care - with just a few simple secrets, you can keep your ferns looking healthy and green with ease - all the way to spring! Bringing your ferns indoors for the winter is one of the best ways to save on your gardening budget. Instead of tossing out your …
Looking for a few tried and true methods to protect your plants, bushes and trees from winter damage from deer? As winter settles in, food sources for deer become harder and harder to find. With all of the fruit, buds and blooms gone from perennials and bushes - and most of the foliage missing as …
Did you know that one of the easiest ways to fertilize your houseplants is by using the leftover banana peels from your bananas? Banana peels are more than just kitchen scraps, they are actually filled with a goldmine of nutrients. Nutrients that can help power and energize compost piles, vegetable plants and flowers. And yes …
If you want to keep your poinsettia plant's blooms bright, vibrant and healthy all through the holiday season - it all starts by avoiding the three most common mistakes that can all but ruin this holiday classic's gorgeous flowering habits! For many who use poinsettias to decorate their homes for the holidays, keeping the plant …
If you are looking for a few special Christmas gifts this year for a friend who likes to garden - then you are going to love today's article featuring 5 unique Christmas gifts gardeners will love! One thing is for sure - you don't have to spend a fortune to find something unique and meaningful …
One of the easiest and best ways to decorate your outdoors for the holiday season is to re-use your hanging baskets and containers from this past summer - and fill them with holiday lights, ornaments, greenery and more to create amazing Christmas decorations for a fraction of the cost! Let's face it, decorating for the …
When it comes to getting your Christmas cactus to bloom big all through the holiday season - it comes down to avoiding 3 of the biggest and most common mistakes that can all but ruin their blooms! Although the Christmas cactus is cherished for its colorful blooms during the holiday season, when the plant fails …
Looking for the best way to store all of your vegetable and flower seeds this winter so they are fresh and ready to grow next year? Whether you save seeds from your own plants or have leftover seeds from this spring and summer that you purchased from a seed company, when stored properly, most leftover …
Did you know that even though the summer growing season might be over - you can easily grow fresh basil inside all winter long? If you live in a location that features fall and winter seasons that bring frigid cold weather and the threat of ice and snow - it can be a bit depressing …
Looking for a few ways to help the overwintering birds outside of your home survive the long, dark, and sometimes frigid and snowy winter? As winter approaches, many of us prepare for the colder months by layering on extra clothes, turning up the heat, and getting ready to hunker down indoors. But for the birds …
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 …
Looking for a few tips and tricks for the best way to feed blue jays in the fall and winter - and still keep all of the other birds you love feeding around too? Blue jays are some of the most beautiful birds to view in your backyard. Especially in the fall and winter as …
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 …
While late winter is usually a time for planning and dreaming about the upcoming gardening season, it's also the perfect time for pruning most varieties of rose bushes. And can pruning ever make a difference in getting your roses to bloom bigger than ever this year! Pruning is vital for keeping most rose varieties healthy and …
Looking for the best type of bird feeders to use for feeding birds all through the long, cold winter months? There is no more important time to help birds out with a little food in the winter. For cardinals, blue jays, chickadees and other bird species that don't migrate to warmer locations, food can be …
One of the easiest ways to enjoy fresh, crispy lettuce - even in the middle of a cold, blustery, snowy winter - is by using a simple, space saving hydroponic kit to grow it indoors! When the cold of winter arrives, for many gardeners, it spells the end of home grown fresh salads. Although you …
Did you know that winter is the best time of all to prune your grapes to prepare them for an amazing summer harvest next year? One thing is for sure, whether you're just starting out growing grape vines or already have older vines on your property, pruning is an essential part for keeping grapes healthy …
Did you know that saving your egg shells and used coffee grounds is one of the best ways to easily power your garden and flowerbeds next spring and summer? And even better - all for free! Many might think of egg shells and coffee grounds as just a simple byproduct of a morning breakfast. But …
If there is one bird that can always use a little help getting through the winter, it is the beloved chickadee - and one of the best way to do just that is feeding chickadees the food that can help them stay healthy, safe, warm and alive. Chickadees are not only one of the smallest …
Looking for a few easy ways to keep mice out of your stored cars, mowers, campers and other equipment in the winter? Not only can mice make an incredible mess when they build their nests, they can also cause serious damage. Mice will use anything and everything to create their homes. And when they decide …
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 …
Did you know that one of the best ways you can help finches in your backyard stay healthy and alive is to feed them in the winter? Finches are truly an amazing breed of birds. Especially when you consider all of the different varieties of finches that exist. There are actually over 15 types - …
Looking for how to get your Thanksgiving cactus to bloom just in time for the holidays this year? There aren't many plants that will produce stunning flowers during the colder holiday season. Especially indoors. Thankfully, that isn't the case with a Thanksgiving cactus. In fact, with a little basic care, you can enjoy their beautiful …
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 …