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Stopping those late-season weeds
Weeds, weeds, weeds — the bane of a gardener's existence. And they aren’t just a spring and summer annoyance. Learn how to control weeds that germinate in the fall to keep them out of your garden come spring.Continue reading
Best ways to enhance a summer garden
The last thing you want to do is break a sweat when maintaining your summer garden. Here are some quick, almost effortless tricks that will make you look like you spent hours gardening.Continue reading
Start spring gardening on the right note
What gardeners do in the early spring landscape will have a big impact on the rest of the season. Here is a comprehensive guide to help you start your garden on the right path this spring.Continue reading
If you grow vegetables or garden organically, you'll want to learn how organic Preen Vegetable Garden Weed Preventer can keep your garden free of weeds for up to four weeks per application.Continue reading
Trim the water bill with rain barrels
Designed to capture roof runoff of stormwater, rain barrels are a popular, cost-saving alternative to gardening with public water. These 50 to 60 gallon barrels can be purchased or, with some handiness, built with relatively little investment.Continue reading
Ward Off Weeds with the Preen Routine
In this video, we show you how easy it is to have a weed free garden. We’ll show you how to prevent weeds from growing in the first place. That’s dealing with weeds the easy way, the Preen way.Continue reading
Why pull or kill weeds when you can prevent weeds with Preen? Preen garden weed preventers stop weeds when they're seeds. Here's the short course on getting the jump on weeds.Continue reading
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Mulch is a first line of defense against weeds. Together, mulch and Preen provide a one-two punch against weeds. Learn how to combine mulch and Preen to stop weeds when they're seeds.Continue reading
Proper pruning spurs blooms, won't harm plants
Pruning is an important and necessary task both for the health and appearance of most woody plants. Many gardeners are reluctant to cut into a healthy tree or shrub, fearful that improper technique will harm or even kill it. Neglect, though, can be worse than incorrect pruning.Continue reading
Pace yourself with spring garden clean-up
At winter's end, gardening can seem more like a sprint than a marathon. There’s much to be done as the days lengthen and temperatures rise. But by separating the 'must-do ASAP' chores from those that can wait until later in the season, you can enjoy your garden now.Continue reading
Spring fever? Start seeds outdoors early
Most gardeners know about the two main ways to start seeds: either plant them directly into the soil, or start them early indoors to and transplant later. Much less familiar is “winter sowing” – starting seeds early outdoors with just enough protection to allow germination.Continue reading
Avoid pruning shrubs before they're dormant
With fall clean up comes a natural urge to prune the shrubs. But cutting back shrubs this of year might do more harm than good.Continue reading
Water plants well in fall to prepare them for winter
At the end of summer, we give little thought to keeping the plants watered. Yet several deep soakings in fall will help trees, shrubs and perennials survive winter and flourish next spring.Continue reading
Ten ways to let nature nurture your landscape
Some gardening habits can be wasteful. Here are ten tips to keep your landscape looking great with the help from mother nature.Continue reading
How to reduce watering duties in the veggie garden
Tips for efficient water use to maximize food production in vegetable gardens.Continue reading
Mulched trees, shrubs and beds of annuals and perennials have an eye-pleasing, finished look, but the benefits go much deeper than the surface. Continue reading
Organic weed preventer or organic weed killer: Which is best?
The most desirable method for controlling weeds organically is with a weed preventer to keep them from sprouting in the first place.Continue reading
Save a bundle on plants this season by taking a crack at starting your own seeds inside Continue reading
There are three things you should do in the landscape this fall, even if you don't do anything else. Continue reading
Tips to extend the fall harvest
Northern gardeners can extend the fall vegetable garden with a few blankets or sheets. In the south, gardeners can continue planting seeds for lettuce, spinach, snow peas and cole crops, such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Continue reading
Each year, emergency rooms treat tens of thousands of injuries caused by power mowers. More than 9,000 involve children under 18. Here are some tips and information about landscape safety. Continue reading
Rejuvenate annuals and perennials
Summer heat can take a toll on annuals and perennials, especially if we've been conserving water or forgot to fertilize. Here are some tips to rejuvenate your plants. Continue reading
In the heat of summer, supplemental watering may be needed for vegetable and flower beds or the lawn. Here are some landscaping ideas and conservation tips. Continue reading
Three plants that can take the heat without a lot of water
Hot, dry summers can be hard on plants. Be a water-wise gardener with these three heat-tolerant plants. Continue reading
In many areas of the upper Midwest, West and Eastern U.S., gardeners have been struggling with drier than normal summers. Continue reading
Fall clean-up reduces insects and diseases in the garden
Fall is the ideal time to clean-up the beds and prep them for winter. Removing plant debris exposes the soil surface to sun and cold terperatures, which help destroy any insects or diseases that may spend the winter harbored in leaves or fallen fruit. Continue reading
Plant bulbs in the fall for beautiful spring flowers
Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and many other spring flowers get their start as bulbs planted in the fall - for enjoyment next year. Continue reading
Treat dandelions in the fall for best control
Although they show up in the spring lawn, dandelions and several other perennial broadleaf weeds are best treated in the fall. Continue reading
Care needed when using deicers in the landscape
Ice melt products make the sidewalk, driveway and porch steps safe in bad weather, but some may be deadly to landscape plants or damaging to concrete. Continue reading
Getting ready to hit the road? Here are some simple steps to take to make sure you don't come home to a jungle of plants and a garden of weeds. Continue reading
Fall leaves make a great start to compost
Each fall, Mother Nature provides us with the perfect ingredient for compost, a.k.a. a gardener's black gold. Continue reading
Divide now to conquer desire for more perennials
One of the easiest ways to get new plants is to divide the ones you already have. Continue reading
If you don't have any bulbs to plant, perennials to divide or new beds to landscape, the only chore left is fall cleanup. Continue reading
