Gardening, Cooking & DIY Living
So what is the best way to care for daylilies after they bloom? Is it possible to keep them blooming longer? And can they be divided in the summer as well as the spring and fall? With the ever-growing popularity
Keeping flowerbeds weed free can seem overwhelming. And, it can certainly feel like a never-ending summertime chore! The constant weeding, mulching, re-mulching, and then weeding again gets old fast. But it doesn’t have to be that way! In fact, with
Is it really possible to stop weeds without spraying harsh chemicals? The answer is a resounding YES! In fact, eliminating weeds from gardens, flowerbeds, patios and driveways is easier than you think. And it can all be accomplished without resorting
When it comes to landscaping on a budget, nothing can save more hard-earned cash than dividing perennials! And fall is the perfect time to do it! Fall transplanting allows new plants time to become established in the soil before going
When it comes to growing asparagus at home, a little work now can pay delicious home-grown dividends in the years to come. Asparagus is a wondrous perennial crop that can produce for 20 years or more from a single planting.
When it comes to providing a huge splash of summertime color to flowerbeds and landscapes, spring planted bulbs are the answer! Not only are they big on color, they are easy on long-term care. Spring planted bulbs require very little
When it comes to growing blackberries, the rewards are delicious – like blackberry cobbler, blackberry pie, and blackberry jam! I can still remember as a kid heading out to nearby fence lines for a little blackberry picking. Dressed in jeans
When it comes to adding a pop of early spring color, nothing can quite match the simplicity and beauty of planting fall bulbs! Fall bulbs are easy to plant, and provide years of early spring color to your landscape. All
There is no better time to divide perennial plants than in late summer and early fall! Dividing and transplanting perennial plants is more than just a great way to create loads of new plants. It’s also an excellent way to
Fall is the perfect time for planting, especially when it comes to planting apple trees! Apple trees really are the ultimate tree for the backyard. Not only do they look beautiful and provide shade, they can also provide 25 years