Think you missed your chance to divide your perennials now that October has arrived? The good news is that there can still be time to turn those oversized plants into beautiful new starts – and fill your flowerbeds without spending a penny! By October, it’s easy to see which plants have outgrown their space. Some …
Wondering whether you can or need to remove all of those old and fading hydrangea blooms on you hydrangeas bushes this fall? By fall, the colorful blooms that covered your hydrangeas all summer have usually faded to shades of tan, brown or dusty pink. Some gardeners love the look of those dried flowers. Others are …
Wish you could save your potted geraniums instead of watching them die off every fall with the first hard frost? Why not bring them indoors and save them for another year! Believe it or not, with just a little fall care, you can keep your plants alive through winter and have them ready to grow …
You might be surprised to find out that the biggest fall vegetable garden mistake made each and every year by gardeners is one that many think is a good thing! As the growing season comes to an end, it can be tempting to simply walk away from your vegetable garden and deal with everything next …
Wondering how to keep those expensive mums you just purchased blooming longer into fall this year? As gorgeous as mums can be for adding fall color – they can also be frustrating. A plant that looks incredible at the garden center can begin fading just a week or two after you bring it home. Its …
Believe it or not, what you do with the old tomato plants dying off in your garden this fall – and how quickly you remove them – can have a huge impact on the health of your garden next year. Whether you grow tomatoes in a traditional garden, raised beds or containers, removing plants as …
If you want to grow bigger, more flavorful garlic bulbs next summer, one of the best things you can do is plant your garlic this fall! Although garlic can be planted in either the spring or fall, planting it before winter gives your crop a huge head start. Instead of waiting for spring to establish, …
Looking to recharge and rejuvenate your tired raised bed soil this fall and bring it back to life? As it turns out, fall is actually the perfect time to restore the nutrients and structure your soil needs for next year. A full growing season can take a big toll on raised bed soil. Vegetables, flowers …
Wondering what to do with your daylilies as their blooms begin to fade and their foliage starts to decline in early fall? By late summer and early fall, daylilies can certainly start to show their age. Their once-colorful blooms have usually disappeared, and the long, green foliage begins to yellow and brown. Once this process …
Did you know there are several perennials that should never be cut back in late summer or fall? When fall arrives and flowerbeds begin to fade, it can be tempting to grab the pruning shears and start cutting every perennial down to the ground. But when it comes to getting your flowerbeds ready for winter, …