Learn how to prune rhododendrons & azaleas: If you want to learn how to prune rhododendrons, we’ve got you covered. And we’ve even included visual steps for deadheading rhododendrons too. Plus, the good news is, you can fine-prune these beautiful plants just about any time of year. But, that’s only true if you take care not to… Read more »
How to Make Maple Seed Messes Easier to Manage
Wondering how to clean up maple seeds? Those maple seed helicopters are no fun to clean up. But, maples are gorgeous trees worth growing. And, no, spraying your trees won’t help you clean up those maple seed messes. So, what can you do to make cleaning up those pods easier? First, where do you need… Read more »
Why Grow Borage in Your Garden
Why grow borage in your garden? We really can’t think of a reason why you wouldn’t want to grow borage in your garden! Yes, borage may be a little bit prickly-fuzzy. But that’s easy to get past. That’s because easy-to-grow borage has so many wonderful qualities to offer! Top 10 reasons we grow borage: If… Read more »
How to Grow Container Cucumbers
Want to grow abundant container cucumbers? If you are on the hunt for container cucumbers, there are several great varieties to grow. But, choosing the right variety for your potted garden isn’t the only key to an abundant harvest of cukes. So we’ll get into some tips for growing a great cucumber container garden as… Read more »
Dealing with Powdery Mildew on Cucumbers & Squashes
Wondering if you have powdery mildew on squash and cucumbers? Wondering if those white spots on your squash, zucchini, melon or cucumber is powdery mildew? Before you freak out and decide your crop is a goner, take a look at these: This is NOT powdery mildew on squash and cucumbers. The following image is what… Read more »