Many gardeners make the error of trying to extend the gardening season beyond what is reasonable and then run out of time for putting the garden to bed properly. While it may be difficult to accept the growing season is over, your garden needs your full attention now as much as ever. How you end the […]

Perennials are the mainstay of flower beds reliably returning each year in bigger clumps. They require relatively little care and can be depended on to produce blooms at the same time each year. Planting perennials that bloom at different times allows you to keep the garden alive with color all summer. When you are in […]

Many new gardeners have difficulty understanding the difference between annuals and perennials and there is a good reason for that. Some flowers do not follow clear-cut rules assigned to annuals and perennials when grown in the garden. In other words, what may be grown as an annual in one part of the country and may […]

Winter is always the toughest season for growers and will create significant challenges that make it hard for you to keep your plants in perfect shape. The following 10 preparation tips will keep your garden strong during this season and make it easier for you to prepare when the next growing time comes around for […]

Raised beds allow you to create a planting area with a custom soil mix that has the drainage properties you desire. If your existing garden soil is too clayey or tends to flood, a raised bed elevates plants out of those conditions and allows the soil to retain a more reasonable amount of moisture, rather […]

It’s getting colder outside, and in many parts of the country, the first frost is approaching quickly. In fact, some areas have already had their first snow; so hopefully, you were able to get your plants inside to protect them from the cold. If your plants are still outside, this guide is designed to help […]