Cold weather tends to affect a hydrangea plant’s ability to bloom, so proper winter protection is crucial. While severe winter weather can do a number on your precious plants, there are plenty of measures you can implement to protect them. With the proper time, tools, and attention, preventing cold injury is incredibly easy! Below, you’ll …
Hostas are popular perennial plants that are incredibly versatile. Their stunning foliage provides a perfect backdrop for other plants and they’re often used for ground cover and borders. But, they can also stand alone as a focal point! These shade-loving plants are low-maintenance, requiring little attention throughout their growing season. In the fall, however, it’s …
If you’ve got fruit trees in your garden, it’s important to properly prepare them for the cool temperatures and frosts of winter. Unprotected fruit trees are vulnerable to frost damage which can affect the health of the tree for years to come. Protecting your fruit trees falls in line with other chores you have do …
Orchids are perhaps some of the most gentle and fragile flowers you can grow indoors and outdoors. However, orchids have a reputation for being delicate and high maintenance, so a lot can go wrong. Since most orchids bloom once a year, by the time you get it home and set up, its blooming cycle has …
An indoor garden in your home offers plenty of benefits all year long. It helps to improve the air quality, stimulates your senses, and elevates your mood. You’re also not at the mercy of Mother Nature as you are with an outdoor garden. However, creating the perfect indoor garden is a deeply personal affair. What …
Fall is the perfect time to lay new sod, especially if you’re installing cool-season turf grasses. Laying sod in autumn ensures the grass has ample time to grow and develop new roots, and extreme cool or warm temperatures won’t damage it. With that said, it’s crucial to properly care for your new turf so you can …
Zucchini is a popular vegetable for home gardeners because it’s easy to grow. With the proper care, you’ll see lengthy vines and plump, mouth-watering fruits. While it’s true that zucchini plants are large, you can grow them in containers. This is perfect if you’re short on space or want to continue growing your plants in …
As one of the most popular flowers, roses are elegant and beautiful additions to home gardens. While old garden rose bush varieties are hardy and can over-winter well, modern roses will need additional care before the cold winter months. Follow these tips to ensure your rose bushes spring back to life after winter! Materials Needed …
It’s no secret that people spend most of their time inside. So, regardless of the time of year, an indoor garden adds beauty, scent, and mood-lifting magic when you need it most. But it is extra special when the winter doldrums kick in, and your outdoor landscape is withering and fading to gray. If you want to …
Soon, pumpkin gardeners everywhere will wait for the perfect moment to harvest those plump pumpkins. Whether they plan to use them for cooking, decoration or carving for Halloween, the time is almost here! For those who did decide to grow pumpkins this year, you probably wonder when it’s the best time to harvest them. Do you cut them …