Plant Care & Maintenance

Do Ants Like Lavender Scent?

Ants are a serious concern in homes and gardens. They can carry diseases and even attack members of your family. When you start to see swarms in your home, or when you notice ants around your plants, lavender oil can be a lifesaver. It will kill the insects before they have a chance to spread … Read more

Caring for Your Clematis in the Fall: A Complete Guide

Clematis plants, including climbing vines and spreading varieties, feature large, colorful flowers. Growing them is fairly easy, but pruning clematis tends to instill fear in some gardeners. This fear is unwarranted, as pruning simply comes down to when your clematis blooms. Like many large-flowered garden species, clematis vines are usually pruned to encourage new growth … Read more

Troubleshooting Bare Root Strawberries That Aren’t Growing

There is nothing quite like the sweet juiciness of a fresh-picked strawberry on a warm summer’s day. Growing strawberries in your garden is an incredibly rewarding and surprisingly beginner-friendly process. You can grow strawberries in hanging baskets, patio containers, raised garden beds, or even as a trailing groundcover. Once established, strawberry plants are easy to … Read more