Must Know Plant Care Tips: Many types of fuchsia will stop producing flowers if they get too much heat. To help keep constant blooms, pinch away the spent flowers to encourage new blooms. Some types are semi-trailing, making them good for hanging baskets or containers. In tropical climates, you may overwinter your […]
Gardening TIps and Tricks
How to Over-Winter Your Geraniums
Geraniums are annuals. Or are they? If you love your geraniums and go to the trouble of planting them every year, you’ll be glad to know that you don’t necessarily need to do that. By taking some simple steps, you can actually keep your geraniums over the winter, basically turning them into a perennial. […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Coneflower
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Coneflower is known for its immune-boosting properties, and can be made into teas. They need well-drained soil and adjust well to nearby competing plants. If they get too much shade, they’ll become floppy and become more prone to disease. Coneflowers will also attract birds. Coneflowers make lovely […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Everything English Rose
Must Know Plant Care Tips: English roses will grow well in a variety of soils, but they appreciate quality soil amendments like manure or compost before planting. When planting, get them in the ground quickly without allowing the roots to dry out. Slow releasing fertilizers make an effective feed. Trim spent blooms to […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Lemongrass
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Lemongrass will grow best in well-drained soil that is kept evenly moist. It loves full sun, which will also give this herb more flavor. If grown in partial shade, Lemongrass plants will likely grow much looser and more open. To keep lemongrass going in the winter months, start […]
How to Propagate Succulents in the Winter
If you love succulents, you probably love having them indoors in the winter. If you’ve ever wondered about your ability to propagate more succulent plants during the winter months, you can definitely make it work. And really, the process isn’t all that different from any other time of year. Here’s how to propagate succulent plants in […]
6 Things You MUST Know About Weed Control
They’re the boils on the neck of every serious gardener. Yep, you guessed it: weeds. Throughout the ages, we’ve tried everything we can do to get rid of them. We’ve pulled. We’ve dug. We’ve sprayed. We’ve mulched. We’ve applied pre-emergents and planted gardens in raised beds. Yet somehow or another, we always end up fighting […]
North Pole Approved Gifts From Your Garden
If you love growing veggies, fruits, and herbs, you might enjoy showing off just a little bit. And when the holidays roll around, that’s okay! If you’ve ever wanted to give garden-related gifts to friends, family, and neighbors, here’s your chance. Introducing North Pole-approved gifts from your garden that the receivers are sure to appreciate […]
Why You Should Have a Winter Gardening Journal
Not a lot of casual home gardeners actually keep gardening journals. But keeping a journal of your gardening efforts — winter or summer — can help you remember from year to year what works well in your yard, what triumphs and mistakes you’ve made, and how you can learn from those ups and downs. Anyone […]
8 Tips Master Gardeners Would Never Tell You
If you love growing fruits and veggies, you probably try to soak up all the gardening tips you can get. Master gardeners have their own secrets that the rest of us can benefit from — if we can learn them. Here are 8 tips master gardeners won’t necessarily tell you that can really help you […]