Whether you have apple trees, plum trees, cherry trees or any other variety of fruit trees – the ideal time to prune them is right in the middle of winter – when they are completely dormant and resting up for next year! Many gardeners struggle when it comes to knowing when they should prune their …
Want to help the birds in your backyard stay safe and make it through the freezing temperatures and tough conditions winter can bring? One thing is for sure, overwintering birds can use all of the help and support they can get to survive until spring! While many birds migrate south to escape the cold, plenty …
Wondering which pine trees are the best varieties to pick for your Christmas tree this year? One thing is for sure, both live and cut Christmas trees are popular again. After many years of declining sales due to the popularity of artificial trees, people are once again turning to live trees as their tree of …
When it comes to protecting potted perennials from winter damage – success all begins with keeping your plants out of harms way before the first hard freeze arrives! Whether it’s hostas, daylilies, ornamental grasses, evergreens or everbearing strawberries, growing a few perennials in pots around your landscape is a great way to add big interest …
Looking to bring your ferns indoors this fall and keep them alive as a houseplant all winter long? Saving your ferns inside is not only simple and easy, but a great way to save big money on your gardening budget next year. Ferns are certainly great for decorating porches, patios and all kind of outdoor …
If there is one thing you can do to help out your garden soil this fall and winter, it’s planting a cover crop – and one of the best cover crops to plant are field peas. Not only are they easy to plant and perfect for recharging your soil – you also don’t have to …
You don’t have to wait until spring and summer to enjoy fresh flavors – not when you can easily grow tasty herbs indoors in the middle of winter – right inside the comfort of your house – and you might just be surprised how easy and fun it can be! Not only can growing herbs …
One of the best ways to grow healthy, strong plants from seed is to start them in loose, healthy and fertile soil – and there is no better way to do that than to make your own incredible homemade seed starting soil right at home! Growing your own transplants from seed is one of the …
Did you know that one of the best ways to compost all winter long is by using a simple process known as the trench method? In fact, not only is it easy to do – it also doesn’t require a compost pile to do it – which makes it great for someone without access to …
Looking for a few great Christmas gifts for the gardeners on your shopping list this year? We have you covered today with 4 great gift ideas that are sure to please any gardener – all while still being easy on the budget! It’s hard to find anyone more passionate about their craft than gardeners. For …