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
“You can find beauty in all seasons.” Journée Bleu – GL365 Click on the images to view these trees. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You’ve probably heard the terms evergreen or deciduous when people refer to certain trees and shrubs. Since these may not be familiar terms, we have provided the definition … More WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EVERGREEN AND DECIDUOUS PLANTS?
QUESTION FROM READER: Is it necessary to fertilize plants, especially perennials? I thought if my plants came back, regular watering was enough. Also, if fertilizer is needed, how often should it be used, and when is the best time to apply it? GL365 RESPONSE: Dear Reader, Yes! Fertilizer is food for your plants. It provides … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (May Edition)
QUESTION FROM READER: I live in Stuart, Virginia, where we’ve had some rain but not a lot. I’ve noticed more weeds in our yard this year, particularly clover. They also seem to be popping up sooner. When is the best time to apply weed control, and is there one you recommend? GL365 RESPONSE: Dear Reader, … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (April Edition)
Daffodils Since we started flower facts last season with one of the most popular winter flowers, we thought we would do the same for spring. That’s right, we’re talking about Daffodils this month! Daffodils are a garden staple and an easy-care plant for novice gardeners. Part of the amaryllis family, and even though native to … More DAFFODILS
Snapdragons Snapdragons seem to be the best-kept secret for winter gardens. We say this because not many winter gardens have these beautiful, dainty little flowers. So, we had to shed some light on this well-kept secret. Traditionally, snapdragons are considered short-lived tender perennials but have evolved with breeders producing many variations over the years. Snapdragons … More SNAPDRAGONS
QUESTION FROM READER: What plants do you recommend for the fall and winter seasons? GL365 RESPONSE: Dear Reader, We like getting the most bang for our buck when selecting plants. That’s why we start with a foundation of hardy perennial plants and work in other plants from there. With that said, we recommend plants that … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (February Edition)