QUESTION FROM READER: Lately, I’ve noticed beetles are eating my roses. I’m also seeing black spots on the leaves. Is there something I can do to stop both of these problems, and is there a way to prevent them from happening again? GL365 RESPONSE: Dear Reader, Great question! With summer here, insects and fungus are … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (August Edition)
If you work hard to maintain a beautiful yard, you don’t want pesky neighborhood pets or other wildlife to damage it. Certainly, it’s never easy to accept damage to your property. But, it’s frustrating when wild animals such as squirrels, deer, rabbits, or other wildlife eat your plants or dig holes in your lawn. Although … More HOW TO KEEP PESKY NEIGHBORHOOD PETS OUT OF YOUR YARD
There are five reasons your plants are not thriving. This is because caring for plants is similar to caring for children. We say this from the perspective that while your kids might be alike, they often have different needs. So, the one size fits all approach does not always work when caring for your plants. … More 5 REASONS YOUR PLANTS ARE NOT THRIVING
As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There are five reasons you need garden fencing. Initially, I bought garden fencing as a barrier for inconsiderate neighbors who allowed their dogs to use the bathroom in my flower beds. But after purchasing and installing the fencing, to my surprise, it had a few benefits. It worked as … More 5 REASONS YOUR GARDEN NEEDS FENCING
Summer-2022 – Quick Tip #2 Hot weather can be brutal on plants if they are not properly cared for. So it’s a good idea to follow the tips below to keep your plants alive during hot conditions. In addition to watering, ensure your plants: Are installed before weather conditions become too hot. Some plants need time … More MUST KNOW TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR PLANTS ALIVE IN HOT WEATHER
Whether you love yard work or hate it, it has to be done unless you hire someone. We know it can be tedious and often strenuous, but it is a part of gardening and landscaping. Maintaining a beautiful yard requires work. And believe it or not, we actually enjoy it. Here’s why. Maintaining your own … More HOW TO GET YARD WORK DONE & BURN CALORIES
Black-eyed Susans Click here or the image to view Black-eyed Susan Sunbeckia As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases Similar to other seasons, we want to kick off summer flower facts with a classic garden favorite. Black-eyed Susans are a beautiful daisy-like flower commonly seen in yellow with a black, cone-like center. They are … More BLACK-EYED SUSANS
Summer-2022 – Quick Tip #1 Why is it that some gardens seem to be always in bloom? Would you like this for your garden? Then deadheading is a practice you’ll want to learn. Deadheading is the simple practice of removing dead flowers from a plant. This encourages more growth throughout the season. But it also … More WHY YOU SHOULD DEADHEAD FLOWERS IN YOUR GARDEN
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🌻 We’re Back! 🌻 After some much-needed R & R, we’re back and ready to share details about some new features available on the website and a few still in the works. First, we’ve updated our menu and moved a few things around. You’ll also want to check out the following: Our updated home … More 2022 SUMMER ANNOUNCEMENTS