As gardeners we have come to think of autumn as the end of the gardening season. It is anything but the end. All of you, fall means the start of gardening season for next year. There’s no better way to start the season than by planting onions, shallots, and elephant garlic. Today, we are going … Read more
Clematis are a perennial garden favorite. People often see them climbing up a trellis or arbor or falling off the edge of a wall or big pot. They are reliable bloomers and are probably best known for their prolific displays of beautiful showy flowers. There are many different types of Clematis. They are mostly perennial … Read more
Roses are cherished for their elegant, fragrant blooms and diverse forms, but they do require proper care and conditions to thrive. If your rose bush looks distressed wilted or brown, it may be dying or dead. But how can you identify if your rose bush is actually dead or just dormant? And what causes roses … Read more
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get gardening tips and advice. No content available. Subhead Onions are a versatile vegetable that add tons of flavor to foods. If you live in Ohio you can successfully grow onions in your own garden with proper planning and care. Follow this complete guide for tips on selecting … Read more
Good soil prep is the key to successful gardening. Learn how to prepare a flower bed for planting. Some things we all heard a million times as kids were things like “Make your bed.” As gardeners though, this simple phrase has a different meaning. “Make your bed” is all about preparing the soil for planting. … Read more
Growing hollyhocks in a sunny garden makes a statement. Beautiful blooms may tower up to 9 feet (2 m. ) tall and can be used as an old-fashioned focal point in a garden bed. Large blooms are long-lasting when planted correctly. Planting hollyhock roots is the best way to start this large and attractive flower. … Read more
Mulching your garden beds provides many benefits, including moisture retention, weed suppression and temperature regulation. However, many gardeners wonder if it’s okay to apply mulch directly over newly planted seeds. The answer depends on several factors. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll examine when and how to use mulch over seeds, as well as potential problems … Read more
Watering is one of the most vital aspects of houseplant care. Putting the plant in the right place and doing a few other things here and there are the only things we really need to think about every week. It’s also the area where most people who take care of houseplants go wrong, which is … Read more
Daffodils are a sure sign of spring with their cheerful blooms in sunny yellow, white, and orange While daffodils are easy to grow, proper planting depth is important to ensure they thrive and flower abundantly year after year This includes knowing exactly how deep to plant the bulbs. When planting daffodil bulbs in fall, follow … Read more
Most of the time, canna lilies are spread by splitting their underground stems, but can you also plant seeds? This article will answer that question. Propagation of canna lily by seeds is possible, as many varieties produce viable seeds. Canna lilies from seeds might not give you the same variety as plants with beautiful flowers … Read more