Latest articles by Susan Albert
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Tomatoes Still Have Flowers, But No Fruit? What to Do Before the Season Runs OutThere's still time to turn tomato flowers into delicious fruit that will ripen by fall. Follow these 5 tips to make sure your plants put out more than blooms.
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Want Bigger Pumpkins This Fall? Do These 4 Easy Tasks Now to Give Gourds a Huge Boost Before August EndsIf you want to grow gargantuan gourds that are ready to harvest by Halloween, then make sure you check these pumpkin care tasks off your to-do list this month.
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Plant These 6 Fast-Growing Shrubs Now for Beautiful Living Shade That Keeps Your Yard Cooler Every YearUnlike umbrellas or shade sails, living shade grows better every year, cooling the air naturally while creating a more comfortable backyard.
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What Hydrangeas Need in August – 7 Key Tasks to Protect Blooms Through Late Summer HeatDon't let your hydrangeas get scorched in the summer heat this month! Check these easy tasks off your to-do list to help shrubs thrive and bloom in August.
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Night-Shift Pollinators: 9 Plants That Support Backyard BatsBats pollinate over 700 different plants. Here are 9 you can grow at home that you might not have thought of.
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How to Dry Hydrangea Flowers – 3 Foolproof Ways to Keep Blooms Beautiful for MonthsWith just a little effort, you can turn this year's hydrangea display into dried arrangements you'll enjoy long after the garden has faded.
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Don’t Ignore Mums in July, It's When Fall Flowers Form – Do These 5 Easy Tasks Now to Ensure Huge Autumn BloomsSet up your mums for a big blooming success this fall by checking these easy tasks off your checklist in July. Here's what they need now for tons of flowers.
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Backyard Looking Tired? As a Master Gardener, I Swear By These 8 Summer Rescue Plants for Instant ColorIf your first wave of summer ornamentals is looking a little weatherbeaten, call in the floral rescue squad with these gorgeous plants, guaranteed to add zing, sizzle and instant summer color
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This Tropical Annual Is Always a Must-Have in My Shady Summer Containers for Colorful Blooms & Glossy FoliageThis one plant always has a place in my pots and hanging baskets. Find out which tropical beauty tops my list after decades of gardening.
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What Bees Need in June to Thrive – 5 Easy Ways to Support Pollinators in Your GardenPollinators need a little consideration as we head into the hot summer months. A sip of water and a place to rest their wings goes a long way.
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6 Drought-Tolerant Ornamental Grasses That Thrive Almost Anywhere – and Are Easy, Breezy Even in the Summer HeatThese drought-tolerant ornamental grasses make for a stunning and low-maintenance landscape. Add them to your yard for simple beauty in all four seasons.
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What to Do With Roses in June – 5 Quick Ways to Grow Sensational Summer Blooms that Last for Even LongerWhether your roses are just hitting their stride or mid-flourish, these tips will help ensure you get the loveliest blooms all summer and set plants up for continued vitality.
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7 Softwood Cuttings to Take in June for Free Plants Next Year – Don’t Miss This Critical WindowDon't wait too late to take cuttings from your favorite shrubs. June is prime time for propagating these beauties.
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Don't Transplant Seedlings Until You See True Leaves or Your Plants Will Struggle – Here's What to Look ForWhat are true leaves? Learning the answer to this question will help you determine the perfect time to transplant seedlings for the strongest growth.
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Tomato Leaves Curling? These 4 Common Causes Could Spell Serious Trouble for Your PlantsTomato leaves curling signal stressors that could impact your harvest – and kill plants. Find out which cause is behind your curling leaves and how to fix it.
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Using Fungicide for Plants – When and How to Safely Use This Treatment in the GardenWhen using fungicides in your garden it is important to first determine if your plant actually needs a fungicide. Learn to safely use fungicides.
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Bees are Waking Up Hungry – These Beautiful Spring Flowers Give Them Everything They Need (and Help Your Yard, Too)When the first pollinators emerge, make sure you give them a treat – it’s key to your yard’s success. These 6 early blooming flowers support local bees in spring and ensure a flourishing year of growing
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These 8 Plants Are Always the Last to Wake Up in Spring – Plus, 3 Easy Checks That Show They Are Still AliveSpring is round the corner, so why does your favorite perennial look like a clump of sticks? Before you write it off, check to see if it’s one of these 8 notoriously late sleepers
