Spring is nearly here, bringing the beautiful dainty flowers we all love. Early spring bloomers like daffodils and hyacinths are emerging. Magnolia and cherry blossom trees are bursting with color. So what better time to start spring garden planning to include these seasonal favorites. Designing your garden now allows a few spring flowers to be planted. … More SPRING GARDEN PLANNING
Fall Quick Tip #3 Since spring and fall are the best time to plant, we want to offer a few quick tips on how to choose healthy plants for your garden. Remember, though, no matter how healthy your plants are when you buy them, you must take the appropriate steps to ensure they remain that … More HOW TO CHOOSE HEALTHY PLANTS
Fall-2022 | Quick Tip #2 Fungi can occur when you least expect it. Especially when environmental conditions are favorable. If not controlled, they can infect and ravage plants and lawns to the point of no return. So the most effective way to prevent and control fungus is to get ahead of it. Thus, using a fungus … More MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO PREVENT & CONTROL FUNGUS
Loamy soil—the perfect balance of clay, sand, and silt. This is the desired soil you want to achieve to give your plants the best start. It’s also the most suitable foundation you can create to keep your plants healthy and stimulate growth over time. Why? Because it’s fertile, rich in nutrients, holds moisture but drains … More HOW TO IMPROVE SOIL TO STIMULATE PLANT GROWTH
The condition of your soil matters because it is the foundation of your plants. The soil must be nutrient-rich and soft to have healthy and productive plants. So, knowing your soil type and understanding its condition is vital. Knowledge about these two key areas allows you to ensure the soil has appropriate nutrients, structure, and … More WHY YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND YOUR SOIL’S CONDITION
Coneflowers Click here or the image to view coneflowers. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases Coneflowers are an easy-care plant that can adapt to most garden conditions. These beautiful, classic, perennial wildflowers provide delightful, colorful blooms to any garden. They are a member of the daisy family that grows fast and blooms from … More CONEFLOWERS
Maintaining a healthy garden requires work. It also requires knowledge of the factors that impact your plants. Elements like the sun, water, and soil contribute to their health and survival. That’s why it’s important to understand how much sunlight your yard gets since it is one of the factors that affect your plants. While water … More WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO KNOW HOW MUCH SUNLIGHT YOUR YARD GETS
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)
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
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