Whiskey and wine barrel planters are a classic large garden planter pot. They’re perfect on sunny patios and in shady corners. They can be filled with anything from veggies, perennials, herbs, or annual ornamentals. Here are some whiskey barrel planter…
Here are the most important considerations for deciding when to transplant tomato seedlings to the outdoor garden: Wait until cold temperatures have passed Tomatoes don’t like the cold. Wait until the cool temperatures of early spring have passed before thinking…
The Sargent Crabapple is a lovely, small landscaping tree that’s perfect for residential yards. This plant is low-maintenance, beneficial to pollinators, and puts on a beautiful show of spring blossoms. Here are some of the key features of the Sargent…
Who else has wondered if the best time to fertilize your lawn is before or after it rains? I certainly have. Here’s what I found when I looked into this common lawn care question. It’s best to fertilize your lawn…
Magnolia “Betty” is a spring-flowering deciduous plant that makes a wonderful specimen tree in residential yards. These magnolias are easy to grow, low-maintenance, frost-hardy, and smaller than some of their relatives, growing to a maximum of about 15′ in good…
Does your mom love to garden? Here are 22 of the best Mother’s Day gardening gift ideas for a plant-loving mom, including different options for each idea and a little bit of background info to help you choose the right…
Fertilizing peonies is an easy and enjoyable spring task in the perennial flower garden. Peony plants are low-maintenance and don’t require fussy care once established. Even so, many gardeners do like to give them a bit of a bloom boost…
The garden centers are open …and that means it’s time to start planting hellebores! These stunning perennial flowers are beloved by gardeners and floral designers alike. Who could resist such gorgeous blooms after a long, flowerless winter? Read on to…
Plant pumpkins for Halloween during the month of June in most climates. Pumpkin seeds can generally be planted from late May through to early July for an October harvest. When to plant pumpkins for Halloween It’s key to have your…
Tending your garden is great fun and even better therapy. But it isn’t always cheap! Indeed, people in the US spend a whopping $52 billion or more on their gardens every single year. Many gardeners reading this might be all too familiar…
While some gardeners would prefer to plant peonies in the fall, lots of us flower lovers end up planting peonies in the spring. There always seem to be so many different peony varieties available when the garden centers open in…
Fertilizing roses in spring is a key part of spring rose care. Apply high-quality, slow-release, organic plant food to your roses before they bloom to help them put on their best spring show in your garden. Here’s everything you need…