When it comes to being ready to plant, grow & maintain your garden or flowerbeds this year, there are four essential garden supplies that can really help make a difference between smashing success, or a less than desirable growing season. And it is ever important to have them on hand and at the ready right …
Looking for the right way to plant your tomatoes to get them off their best start possible? We have you covered today! Growing healthy, productive tomato plants that produce a bountiful harvest of deliciously juicy tomatoes all starts with how you put them in the ground on planting day. It really is a simple formula. …
Did you know that if you missed planting your tulip bulbs last fall, you can still plant them this spring? And even better, still get them to bloom too! Tulips are a beautiful addition to a spring garden. They are among the first of all blooming plants to emerge once the long winter season begins …
There is nothing quite like growing Lantana in containers, hanging baskets and flowerbeds for a gorgeous pop of color - especially when you can keep it blooming big and strong all summer long! Lantana is one of those durable plants that thrive in tough drought conditions, and can bear even the most punishing sunlight. That, …
Looking for a few tips and tricks to keep cats out of your garden and flowerbeds? When it comes to pets, cats are one of the best. They can protect your house from mice, snakes and more, not to mention become a great companion for the whole family. Even better, they can even help protect …
Looking for some of the best cherry tomato plants to grow this year? Cherry tomato plants are one of the most commonly planted vegetable plants of all. Not only do they produce delicious little tomatoes earlier in the year than their larger counterparts, they keep on producing right up until the first frost. Even better, …
If your goal is a beautiful flower garden with lots of bees and butterflies flying around from summer to fall, then growing Helenium is the perfect choice for you! Helenium is a great addition to any garden. The flowers resemble those of yellow daisies, but also come in a wide variety of hues including vibrant …
When it comes to pruning fruit trees, winter is the ideal time to get your trees in tip top shape. Pruning not only helps create a healthier tree, it also can lead to larger and more plentiful yields. Pruning fruit trees is not as difficult and scary as many are led to believe. It is, however, an …
There is no better way to lower your grocery bills and consume healthy, delicious fruits and vegetables than by planting a garden with canning and preserving in mind. More and more people are turning to vegetable gardening than ever before. And it's easy to see why - growing your own vegetables not only gives you …
If you happen to live in growing zones six through ten, then you know just how special it can be to grow and enjoy the incredible beauty of camellias, especially when they are blooming. Camellias, whether found in shrub or tree form, are truly magnificent specimens. The long living specimen with its glossy foliage is …
One of the best ways to add lasting winter color to your landscape is by planting and growing the American Holly bush. The American holly bush variety is often referred to as Christmas holly. This is of course due to its festive glossy green foliage and bright red berries that are on full display through …
If you are one of those gardeners always looking for something incredibly unique and interesting to plant and raise in your garden, look no further than growing glass gem corn! Glass gem corn is catching the eye of gardeners everywhere - and with good reason! Not only does this one-of a kind corn have incredibly …
Bringing your ferns indoors this fall and saving them through the cold winter months is not only simple and easy, but a great way to save big money on your gardening budget next spring too! Ferns are an excellent way to decorate porches and outdoor living spaces with gorgeous greenery. Whether growing in containers or …
One of the best ways to keep your perennial plants healthy, strong and vibrant year after year is to help protect them from the harsh conditions winter can hit them with. Unfortunately, although many gardeners worry about subfreezing temperatures harming their plants, it is the additional perils of winter that can cause just as much …
Using a cold frame is an excellent way to extend your growing season well past the traditional garden season. Depending on the style and type used, a cold frame can extend a growing season by a few weeks in the fall or spring, or throughout an entire winter. In fact, in some locations with extremely …
One thing is for sure, when it comes to composting, all leaves are not the same - and that is why it is vital to know what leaves are best for composting, which should be used in moderation, and which varieties of leaves should be left out of your pile completely! Autumn is here, and …
Looking for a few great ways to make your pumpkins last longer this fall? We have you covered today - whether you are using whole pumpkins for your displays, or even carving them up! Nothing helps create a perfect autumn display like a few pumpkins thrown in the mix. Whether left natural, painted brightly with …
When it comes to creating and maintaining a great lawn, a few simple must-do chores this fall can really set the stage for the turf of your dreams next year! Fall is the perfect time to get your turf looking lush, green and beautiful. The cool autumn weather is ideal for repairing, reconditioning and revitalizing …
When it comes to planting and maintaining dogwood trees in your landscape, a few key tips can go a long way to keeping your trees growing healthy and strong, year after year. Dogwood trees are well-known and revered for their beautiful pink, white or reddish flowers. As they come into full bloom in early to …
Planting allium bulbs this fall is an excellent way to add unique color and interest to your landscape next spring! Although allium may not be quite as well known or popular as other spring flowering bulbs such as tulips and daffodils, it certainly doesn't lack when it comes to making a big impact in early …
When it comes to creating compost fast, 3 simple secrets can go a long way to success! Summertime is the perfect time to create the ultimate, hard-working compost pile. The warm temperatures and increased humidity make it easy for piles to heat up and decompose rapidly. And summer just also happens to be a time …
If you are looking for an all natural, organic solution for protecting your plants - using neem oil just might be the answer! Today's article is all about the many benefits of using neem oil, and how to make your own homemade spray to use on plants. Neem oil is made by pressing the seeds …
If you are looking for an easier, less back-breaking way to plant annuals, vegetable plants, bulbs and even perennials - using a drill auger for planting might be the perfect solution. We have featured a lot of great hand tools such as the Hori-Hori on the blog in the past, but this might now be …
Looking for a unique annual flower with gorgeous long lasting blooms - then you need to try your hand at growing Calendula. Calendula is actually classified as an herbaceous perennial herb. But in most climates, it grows as a flowering annual. And can it ever flower strong and all season long! In a day and …
Looking for a way to stop aphids from destroying your flower and vegetable plants without spraying harsh chemicals? Aphids cause major damage to vegetable gardens, flower beds, and perennial plants. And in quick fashion. Of the thousands of aphid types, there are well over 200 species that are harmful to plants. One thing aphids all …
When you use worm castings on annuals, vegetables, potted plants, hanging baskets and perennials - good things happen! Worm castings have become a popular choice for home gardeners looking for an all natural solution to fertilizing. And with good reason, they work incredibly well! Not only are they 100 percent organic, they also contain the …
If you are looking for a no-spray, chemical free method to control weeds on patios, walkways, driveways and more, using a weed torch might just be the answer for you. Even better, it can actually be quite fun to use! Long before herbicides came into play, burning weeds with a flame was a popular method …
Nothing brings more interest to the shadier portions of your yard than gorgeous blooming impatiens - especially when you can keep them blooming strong from spring til fall! Impatiens have long been a favorite annual choice for growing in the shade. Whether planted in baskets and containers on a porch or patio, or in shaded …
Did you know that how you care for your asparagus plants in the summer can have a big impact on their health? And even more - on the size and quality of next year's spears? So much is made about growing asparagus that sometime caring for plants after the harvest is overlooked. In fact, in …
If you are looking for a great way to save money and have beautiful hanging planters for a shady porch or outdoor living space - you need to try creating a few hanging baskets from hostas! When it comes to the shadier spots of your landscape, the choices for hanging basket plants are fairly limited. …
With a bit of simple extra care, you can easily keep your hostas healthy and looking great long all summer long - even long after they finish blooming! Hostas are one of the most popular perennial landscaping plants of all. Their thick, luscious, shade-loving leaves are perfect for filling flowerbeds with loads of color and …
Not only is Ageratum easy to plant and grow, it will fill your flowerbeds, pots and containers with unique and gorgeous blooms from late spring all the way to the first frost! If you are looking for an alternative to the everyday common varieties of annual flowers, ageratum is an excellent choice. Often referred to …
Growing clematis is a great way to add vertical foliage and stunning flowers to your landscape. And best of all, flowers that come back stronger year after year, all with little work! Clematis is a beautiful vining perennial with loads of colorful flower power. Perfect for adding long-term interest to arbors, trellises and fence lines, …
When it comes to growing eggplant, there are a few tried and true secrets that can make all the difference between a bountiful harvest, or having plants that struggle to survive and produce. Eggplant is quite the super fruit in terms of nutritional value (yes, it is technically a fruit and not a vegetable). Not …
Begonias are the perfect choice for adding big color to your flowerbeds, pots and containers, especially when you can keep them blooming strong from late spring to late fall. With their beautiful canopy of leaves, and a wide array of colorful bloom and foliage options, begonias are becoming widely popular once again. And with good …
Nothing will add more color and pizazz to your flowerbeds and containers than planting snapdragons, especially when you can keep them blooming strong all summer long! With dragon-shaped blooms that flower in a wide array of colors, snapdragons are a unique plant for sure. Although technically an herbaceous perennial, snapdragons grow as an annual in …
You might just be surprised how easy it can be to grow an entire vegetable garden in containers - no matter where you live! You don't need a large backyard or a big garden to grow fresh food. In fact, as long as you have a porch, patio or deck that gets a dose of …
Planting and growing cosmos are one of the easiest ways to provide gorgeous color and interest to your flowerbeds and container plants - from early summer, right up until the first frost! Cosmos are an annual flower that are not only easy to grow from seed, but require little in-season maintenance. With soft radiating blooms …
When it comes to preventing damage from pests in the garden, stopping cabbage worms is usually near the top of the list for backyard gardeners. Cabbage worms can all but decimate not just cabbage, but broccoli, cauliflower, and many other vegetable plants as well. And the Swiss-cheese like holes they leave in the foliage of …
If you are looking for a simple way to grow vegetables, flowers and herbs - all without the space and time commitment a conventional garden requires, a 5 gallon bucket garden is the perfect answer! Container gardening continues to grow in popularity each and every year. Not only does it allow those who might not …
Growing salvia is a great way to add long lasting color and blooms to your landscape. And all without the worry of attracting deer, rabbits or other pests that often ruin flowerbeds with their hungry appetites. Salvia's foliage is actually offensive to many animals including deer. As a fellow member of the mint family, it's …
If you are looking to add more usability and flair to your outdoor space this year, building a wood pergola may be just the solution. As families find themselves spending more time than ever at home, they continue to look for ways to make more use of their outdoor space. And whether it be for …