Looking for a few easy ways to use up the coffee grounds coming from all of those warming cups of coffee this fall? As the weather cools and fall mornings bring a chill to the air, many people find themselves reaching for an extra cup of coffee. But with more being brewed each day, that …
Did you that you can save your geraniums this fall and keep them over the winter to grow again next year? Although geraniums are often thought of as an annual, they are actually a perennial plant in climates with warmer winters. And much as is the case with ferns, with just a little extra effort, …
Did you know that there are five bushes and shrubs you should never prune in the fall? While fall is the perfect time for cleaning up your flowerbeds and cutting back many perennials, when it comes to the chore of pruning and shaping bushes and shrubs, it's not the ideal time to be cutting many …
Wondering what to do with those dying tomato plants in your garden this fall? Summer is certainly tomato season! But once the season comes to a close and the plants start to fade, the question becomes: what should you do with them? Believe it or not, how you handle tomato plants after they die plays …
Did you know that one of the best times of all to plant kale and spinach is in the fall - and that the cooler the weather gets -the more the flavor of both improve? It's true! Kale and spinach are two perfect examples of crops that not only survive cooler weather but actually thrive …
If you want to enjoy a big splash of early spring color, then you need to be planting bulbs this fall! By putting in a little work in late autumn, you can be rewarded with a rainbow of colors that can bring amazing life to your landscape after a long, cold winter! Spring bulbs are …
Wondering what to do this fall with all of the old hydrangea blooms that are slowly dying off and drying on your bushes this fall? Unlike the blooms of many other perennials, hydrangea blooms can be just as stunning when they are dying back as they are when they are in full, blooming color. Instead …
Looking for a few simple but extremely effective tips to prevent and stop mice from getting into your garage and shed this fall and winter? All without having to use nasty traps or dangerous poisons? No one likes to hear or see the quick scurrying of a tiny mouse running through their garage or shed. …
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 how to know which mums at the store are the best to pick for long lasting blooms this fall? When autumn rolls around, nothing signals the season quite like pots of bright, cheerful mums. Whether you place them on your front porch, along sidewalks, or in garden beds, mums instantly bring fall to life …
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 ensure an amazing harvest of garlic next summer is to plant your garlic bulbs in the fall? Not only will it help you to grow and harvest bigger bulbs next summer than planting in the spring, they'll also be more flavorful too! While you can …
Did you know that there are five plants from your flowerbeds and garden that you should never, ever throw into your compost pile? Even though all plant life eventually breaks down into compost, that doesn't mean all plants should go in it. Why? Because many plants or the diseases they possibly carry can actually harm …
Did you know that one of the most important things you can do for your hydrangeas in late summer is to deadhead them? The large, showy blooms of hydrangeas bring incredible color to flowerbeds and the landscape from late spring through summer - and even into fall. But once those vibrant blooms begin to fade, …
Looking for a simple method to get rid of ground moles now before they start tearing up your yard in the fall again? If you've ever walked out into your yard in late summer or early fall and noticed strange ridges of raised soil or soft tunnels forming under your grass, chances are you've had …
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 …
Have a raccoon or a family of raccoons that you are trying to keep out of your garden - and from eating your vegetables? If there's one garden pest that can cause a surprising amount of damage in a very short time, it's a raccoon. The furry bandits might look cute, but they're anything but …
Wondering how to fertilize your pepper plants this summer to get them to produce better than ever? Pepper plants are one of the most productive crops you can grow in your garden, but only if they are given the right care at the right time. One of the biggest mistakes many gardeners make is assuming …
Looking for a few quick and easy ways to use up a big harvest of cherry tomatoes this year? Now is the time of year that many gardeners start to become inundated with cherry tomatoes. In fact, it can often seem like they double in numbers with each day that passes! But what in the …
Looking for a few simple tips and tricks to keep gnats out of your kitchen and home for good? Gnats might be tiny in size, but they can cause major frustration. Especially when they start buzzing all around your kitchen and home - and land on your food and drinks! During the middle of summer …
Looking for a few tips and tricks to fertilize your hanging baskets in the middle of summer to bring them back to life? Hanging baskets can bring so much beauty and color to porches, patios, and decks, especially in the early part of the growing season. But as summer sets in - especially by mid …
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 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 …
Looking for an all natural homemade tick spray that can keep you, your family, and your pets safe from ticks this summer? Not only do all of homemade sprays featured today avoid using harsh chemicals, they are also safe for pets and people alike. Even better, they can be made for far less than the …
Wondering how to tell if your peppers growing on your pepper plants are ready to pick or not? Of all the vegetables growing in a garden, peppers can be one of the trickiest to know exactly when to harvest. In fact, figuring out the perfect time to harvest peppers can leave many gardeners guessing, especially …
Wondering if you need to prune back your lavender this summer to help it stay healthy and strong - and maybe even bloom again this year? The answer is yes! With its silvery-green foliage and purple flower spikes, lavender not only looks stunning, but also attracts bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds. And as an added …
Want to know how to harvest and cure your garlic this year for long-term storage? Believe it or not, garlic is one of the easiest crops to grow. As long as you get it in the ground a few weeks before your first frost in the fall, you will be rewarded with huge, beautiful bulbs …
Looking for the best way to find and stop tomato hornworms before they start to destroy your tomato plants and your harvest? As summer sets in and garden plants begin to grow fast, it's time to be on the lookout for one of the most damaging pests in the vegetable garden - tomato hornworms. These …
Want to keep your hostas lush, green and looking beautiful all summer long? And for once - not watch them turn brown and yellow and lose their leaves? The big, bright foliage of a hosta plant can certainly be a showstopper in flowerbeds. The shade loving plant's massive leaf canopy brings huge color and interest, …
Looking to avoid a few costly mistakes that gardeners often make with their tomato plants in the middle of summer? Even with the best intentions, many gardeners make a few common miscues during the heat of summer that not only hurt the health of their plants - but more importantly - reduce the size and …
Looking for a few tips and tricks to save your struggling hanging baskets this summer? Hanging baskets are one of the most beautiful ways to add instant color to patios, porches and entryways. That is - when they are lush and green! When first purchased or planted in the spring, they are usually overflowing with …
Looking to jumpstart your pepper plants and get them to finally start producing some peppers? Whether you grow them in a traditional garden space, raised bed, or even in a container - pepper plants are notorious for being slow starters. Not only do pepper seeds usually take longer to germinate, the plants also have a …
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 …
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 …
Looking for a few simple secrets for how to best fertilize your potted geraniums to perk them up and get them blooming big again? When it comes to brightening up patios, porches, balconies, and decks, few plants can compete with the colorful blooms of potted geraniums. Not only are they beautiful and easy to maintain, …
Looking for a few natural, safe and effective ways to kill the poison ivy plants on your property once and for all? The poison ivy plant, with its long trailing vines and signature 3 leaf foliage pattern, is a sight no one wants to encounter around their home. Not only do the leaves of this …
Looking for the best fertilizer for your hanging baskets to keep them blooming strong and bright all summer long? There's nothing quite like the beauty of a hanging basket filled to the brim with blooms. Whether overflowing with petunias, calibrachoa, begonias, marigolds or other flowering annuals, a well-maintained basket can turn an ordinary porch or …
When it comes to growing a healthy and productive vegetable garden, there's one thing that plays a bigger role than almost anything else - and that something is fertilizing your plants on a regular basis! Whether you're growing tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, peppers, squash, or leafy greens, vegetable plants need a steady supply of nutrients to …
Looking for a few all-natural, effective methods to stop aphids from damaging the plants in your vegetable garden? Aphids can be a nightmare in the garden. One thing is for sure, the tiny, quick-multiplying insects can be hard to stop once they gain a foothold. And once they do, they can quickly bring harm to …
Wondering what to do with your peonies this summer after they bloom in early or late spring? Peonies are one of the most beautiful and dependable spring-blooming perennials you can grow in your flowerbeds. But what happens after the blooms fade and those once-stunning flowers begin to wither away? While the show might be over …
One of the best ways to set your young pepper plants up for big success and a big harvest this summer to prune them right from the start - and that includes pruning off the plant's first blooms and fruit! When you first plant young pepper plants in your garden, it's always exciting to see …
Did you know that pruning the first early blossoms and small tomatoes off of your young tomato plants is one of the best ways to ensure a big summer harvest? It might feel a bit odd to take off the first flowers or even the first small green tomatoes that form on your plants, but …