Do you know the 3 biggest mistakes gardeners all too commonly make when creating a fall compost pile? Fall is one of the best times of all to start a compost pile. Why? Because it provides a huge array of materials all at once. Whether it's leaves falling from trees, or spent plant foliage from …
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 …
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 plain old cinnamon can help keep mice out of your home, shed, garage and even stored cars and campers? Not only does it work as a natural repellent, but it also lets you avoid using harsh traps or toxic chemicals, keeping you, your family and pets safer in the process! Believe …
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 best ways to protect and recharge the soil in your garden this fall is with a cover crop - especially when you plant your garden with annual rye! Annual rye, or cereal rye as it is also known, is a grain crop that can be sown in the fall directly over bare …
Looking for a way to finally eliminate the poison ivy invading your yard and landscape this fall? Believe it or not, fall is the perfect season to tackle this issue-and you can do it without resorting to harsh chemicals! Poison ivy can be a nightmare for gardeners, outdoor lovers, or anyone who comes into contact …
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. …
Did you know that one of the best ways you can help your peony bushes bloom bigger than ever next spring is to properly prepare them for winter in late fall? All too often, peony bushes take a back seat once they complete their blooming in spring or early summer. Without their showy large and …
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 most important times of all to feed birds is in the fall? Not only can it help overwintering birds prepare for the long winter ahead - it can also help hungry migratory birds who are passing through on their way to their winter destination! Fall is a scarce …
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 …
Looking for a simple and easy way to quickly turn all of those falling leaves this fall into compost to use to power all of your plants next spring and summer? Leaves can be a huge resource for gardeners in both flowerbeds and vegetable gardens. Not only are they abundant and free - they are …
Looking for a few tips and tricks to get your blueberry bushes ready for the long winter ahead - and for a bigger and better harvest next summer? Fall is actually a very important time for blueberry bushes. Although they might not be producing by late summer and early fall, they are already beginning to …
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 a few ways to protect your bird feeders from hungry squirrels this fall and winter season? While they can be entertaining to watch dart around the yard burying their treasures for the winter season, squirrels can also be a huge nuisance - especially if you have bird feeders on your property. It seems …
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 …
Did you know that one of the best ways to recharge your raised beds is by planting a cover crop inside of them this fall? Not only is it easy to do - it also happens to be one of the most inexpensive ways to protect and power your soil all at once! One thing …
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 easily save the seeds from your favorite pepper plants to grow again next year? Not only is it really simple to do, but it's a great way to save money and help the plants you grow next year to be stronger and more productive than ever! From the cost of …
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 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 …
Wondering how to save seeds from all of those beautiful marigolds growing in your flowerbeds, garden or pots and containers to plant again next year? Marigolds are one of the most beneficial of all flowering annuals to plant all around your landscape. Not only do they produce loads and loads of big, bright beautiful blooms …
Want to know how to get your pepper plants to produce more peppers this summer? Peppers are a beloved addition to vegetable gardens, but they can be frustrating when it comes to getting plants to produce early and often. Not only are peppers among some of the last vegetable crops in the garden to start …
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 …
Looking for a few seed crops that you can still plant in your garden or raised beds this summer to get a great fall harvest? If you think spring and early summer are the only times you can plant seeds in your garden - think again! As it turns out, there are actually a number …
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 …
One of the biggest keys to successfully growing healthy tomato plants is proper watering, but more times than not the problem with tomatoes is that they get too much moisture - which is exactly why it's so important to avoid overwatering your plants! Tomatoes themselves are made up of 95% water. But it's not just …
One of the best ways to keep climbing roses blooming all throughout the summer months is to fertilize them on a regular basis - but what you use and how you apply it can make a huge difference in just how often your climber will flower! One thing is for sure, it's hard to beat …
Did you know that one of the easiest and best ways to keep your annual flowers blooming big all summer long is to simply deadhead them on a regular basis? It's true! Believe it or not, by regularly removing the fading blooms on geraniums, marigolds, begonias and a whole slew of other flowering annual plants, …
One of the most important things you can do to help keep your impatiens blooming all summer long is to fertilize them on a regular basis. But, as you will see in today's article - knowing which type and which nutrients to feed these shade loving annuals is the real secret to having your impatiens …
Looking for the best way to get those green tomatoes on your tomato plants to finally start to ripen to the perfect shade of red, yellow or orange? One of the most frustrating things of all for gardeners is waiting for their tomatoes to ripen. Not only can it seem to take forever for their …