Olive trees are iconic plants that can live for hundreds of years. With their gnarly trunks and silvery green leaves, olive trees add character to any landscape. Repotting your olive tree ensures it stays healthy so you can enjoy it for years to come. When to Repot an Olive Tree Olive trees have relatively shallow … Read more
Sunflowers are one of the most cheerful and vibrant flowers you can grow. With their bright yellow petals and tall, sturdy stems, they instantly bring joy and optimism to any garden. If you live in Arizona, you’re in luck – with the right timing, you can have sunflowers blooming in your yard almost year-round. Here’s … Read more
With their bright colorful blooms petunias are a summertime garden favorite. But how often should you be watering these popular flowering plants? Is daily watering recommended or overkill? In this article, we’ll look at how frequently petunias need irrigation, along with tips for keeping them happily hydrated all season long. How Often To Water Petunias … Read more
Want to know how to grow your own sweet potatoes? Keep reading to find out how simple it is to grow bags of sweet potatoes. There are 21 tips in this post that will help you grow these tasty roots, from planting slips to harvesting and storing them. Growing your own sweet potatoes is incredibly … Read more
You know its springtime when the plant nurseries bring out the tomato transplants. If you’ve ever grown tomatoes, you know that you need to plant seeds at certain times and move seedlings outside at other times. But sometimes things don’t go according to plan. What will happen if you miss that window? Planting too late … Read more
Roses are one of the most popular and beautiful flowering plants that can add instant color and fragrance to any garden. While buying potted rose plants from a nursery is always an option, growing roses from cuttings can be an inexpensive and satisfying way for gardeners to add new roses to their landscape. In this … Read more
I live in Mequon, WI and my lot is heavy clay. Would adding fireplace ashes and lime to the soil help my flowers, trees, and bushes grow? Mequon like the rest of southeast Wisconsin has heavy clay soils with a high pH (alkaline). Lime and wood ash are also alkaline, intensifying existing soil nutrient problems. … Read more
Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to grow in home gardens. Producing an abundance of sweet, juicy tomatoes starts with preparing the soil properly before planting. Tomatoes thrive when the soil has the right nutrients and texture to support vigorous plants. Here are some tips on amending soil and what to mix in … Read more
Now let’s talk about a simple but effective way that I love to use to make my garden bigger and share the joy of gardening: dividing hosta and sedum plants. (two of my favorite plants!). If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to make your garden grow and thrive. It’s like hitting the … Read more
Trimming and pruning tree branches is an important part of tree care and maintenance Using the right tools allows you to safely and efficiently remove dead, damaged, and overgrown branches to improve the health and appearance of trees. Here are the must-have tools for DIY tree branch trimming and pruning projects Safety Equipment Your safety … Read more