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Wrapping Up Your Summer Garden

Wrapping Up Your Summer Garden

Prepare your garden for a vibrant spring by taking key steps this fall. Remove spent annual vegetables and prune perennial herbs to keep your garden tidy and healthy. Utilize your vegetable garden beds for planting spring bulbs like tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and irises in the freshly tilled soil. These fall tasks will set the stage for a burst of color and life next season, making your spring gardening experience both beautiful and effortless.

Expert Tips for Creating a Stunning Autumn Retreat

Expert Tips for Creating a Stunning Autumn Retreat

As the leaves start to change and the air turns crisp, it's time to transform your outdoor space into a cozy fall garden. Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a small patio, there are plenty of ways to embrace the season and create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Let's explore some garden ideas that will help you make the most of autumn's beauty.
Perennials For Your Rock Garden

Perennials For Your Rock Garden

A properly constructed rock garden, with rocks and soil elevated in tiers provides good drainage for many small plants that might otherwise succumb to winter and spring wetness.

Rocks are best situated where the plants will receive maximum sunshine and not be shaded by trees.

In addition to perennials and small spring flowering bulbs such as Crocus, Snowdrop and Winter Aconite, using dwarf evergreen enhances and maintains year-round interest in any rock garden. Many varieties of Dwarf Spruce, Yew and Hemlock are very suitable and widely available.

Domenic Crupi
Plant Now, Save Later: Summer Planting for Fall Harvests

Plant Now, Save Later: Summer Planting for Fall Harvests

As the height of summer approaches, many gardeners are enjoying the fruits of their spring labors. But for the forward-thinking gardener, now is the perfect time to plan and plant...
DOMENIC Crupi
Backyard Wow

Backyard Wow

We spend a lot of time making our lawns and gardens exactly the way that we want them. However, when all that hard work is done, you need a space to sit back and enjoy it. It’s time to rethink the patio and discover how a few accessories can transform your space into an extension of your home!
Domenic Crupi
Transform Garage Sale Finds into Garden Masterpieces

Transform Garage Sale Finds into Garden Masterpieces

With a little creativity and elbow grease, you can turn secondhand treasures into stunning upcycled garden decor. Let's explore how to repurpose garage sale finds into beautiful and functional garden features.
5 Plants to Deter Mosquitoes

5 Plants to Deter Mosquitoes

Struggling with mosquitoes in your garden? Want to enjoy your evenings outdoors without the constant annoyance? Discover five effective and safe methods to keep these pests at bay!

Domenic Crupi
Expert Tips on How To Care For Your Summer Hydrangeas?

Expert Tips on How To Care For Your Summer Hydrangeas?

Hydrangeas, with their bold and beautiful blooms, are the showstoppers of many summer gardens. Proper care, including consistent watering, balanced feeding, and timely pruning, is key to keeping these thirsty beauties thriving through the hot months. By mastering a few essential techniques, you can enjoy a stunning display of hydrangea flowers that will be the envy of your neighborhood.
The Joy of Perennials

The Joy of Perennials

A perennial is a herbaceous (soft and fleshy) plant that thrives for three or more years. Perennials come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colours and can bloom from early April until late October. For these reasons, they are fast becoming more popular. Perennials are one of the easiest plants to grow. Sun or shade, clay or loam, there is a perennial for almost all of your garden needs.

Cosimo Crupi
How To Care For a Buddleia ?

How To Care For a Buddleia ?

Buddleia, commonly known as the butterfly bush, is a beautiful and versatile shrub that can add vibrant color and attract pollinators to your garden. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the essential steps to ensure your buddleia remains healthy and continues to be a showstopper in your landscape.
Create a Tropical Paradise

Create a Tropical Paradise

Transform your patio or small courtyard into a relaxing oasis perfect for intimate gatherings. Discover how to choose the right furniture, with light neutral tones and natural materials like wicker, rattan, and wood that beautifully complement your space. Learn why adding hammocks or lounge chairs can create the perfect spot for your afternoon siesta. Read on to find out how to turn your outdoor area into a serene retreat!
Domenic Crupi
Top 10 Heat-Tolerant Plants for Your Garden

Top 10 Heat-Tolerant Plants for Your Garden

Gardening in hot climates can be a challenge, especially during the peak summer months. However, with the right selection of heat-tolerant plants, your garden can thrive even in the sweltering heat. Here’s a guide to the top 10 heat-tolerant plants that are perfect for beginner and intermediate gardeners.