Why Fall Is the Perfect Time to Plant Roses (and How to Do It for Gorgeous Spring Flowers)
“Is fall a good time to plant roses?” The simple answer is a resounding YES! Actually, it is an ideal period to bring some new…
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16 Easy Wildflowers to Direct Sow Outside in Fall for a Naturalized, Meadow-Like Spring Garden
Both the garden and I seem to get a second wind in September. After the long, mellow stretch of summer, I feel ready to turn…
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How to Deadhead Dahlias for Maximum Blooms – And Keep the Color Coming Until the End of the Season
Dahlias are true garden overachievers—capable of blooming for five months straight in a dazzling marathon of nonstop color. From pure snowy whites to fiery reds…
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8 Ways to Keep Wave Petunias Blooming from Spring through Fall
Wave petunias are marathon bloomers – from spring to fall – and how many flowers do they produce? It’s insane! Their blooms literally cover the…
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How and When to Prune Blueberry Bushes So They Produce More Fruit Year After Year
Now that your blueberry bush is established, a noteworthy feat in itself, it is time to prune it. Pruning your blueberries will benefit the shape,…
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Snip, Save, and Multiply – Take Cuttings of These 10 Flowers This September to Get a Head Start on Spring
There’s something endlessly rewarding about taking a simple stem cutting and knowing it can grow into a whole new plant. No matter how many times…
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Shade-Loving Annual Vines That Fill Your Garden With Color
Are you looking for a flowering annual vine to grow o your pergola, trellis, gate or wall? But you cannot offer a full Sun position?…
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10 Plants You’ll Be Glad You Pruned in September – Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
If I had the choice between bundling up with my pruners on a bitter January morning or spending an hour in the garden on a…
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How to Lift, Store, and Divide Dahlia Tubers for Stronger, Earlier Blooms Next Year
What dahlias do from spring to late fall is a miracle of Nature! But it’s how you treat the tubers over winter that makes it…
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17 Perennials You Should Divide and Replant in September for Bigger, Healthier Blooms Next Year
Fall is a season of clearing out and starting fresh. The garden slows down, colors fade, and yet underneath the soil, roots are still quietly…
