It can be a little confusing when trying to pick out the Christmas tree that’s right for you and your family. Needle retention, fragrance, color, texture, and price are some of the most important things to consider when making the big choice. Since no one Christmas tree type has it all, take a look below... Read On → The post Real Christmas Tree Types (Pros and Cons of Each) appeared first on Plant for Success ..read more

Use this simple step by step method to Revive Dying Plants suffering from a number of issues. This process works even if you don’t know why your plants are dying. For a lot of homeowners, encountering a struggling plant in your landscape can lead to a lot of questions. Yellow and miscolored leaves, wilting, and... Read On → The post How to Revive Dying Plants appeared first on Plant for Success ..read more

Why Plant Wildflowers Many homeowners tend to head to the plant section of their local garden centers and big box stores when trying to landscape their yards. But walking down the seed isle or looking online for wildflower seeds might be the perfect solution for adding value to a neglected area in your yard. Planting... Read On → The post Landscaping With Wildflowers appeared first on Plant for Success ..read more

Use the products below to get rid of ants in your home, lawn, and landscape, and prevent them from coming back. Hydramethylnon To get rid of ants, whether it’s in or around your house, or in your lawn and landscape, you need to kill the nest! To kill the nest, you want to use an ant killer that works slowly. This way the ant has time to carry the ant killer back to the nest, to infect the other ants, ultimately killing the queen. Resisting the urge to step on ants or to use a contact killer that quickly poisons any ants you see can be tough. But you’ll be shocked at how your ant problem will g ..read more

Other than a good broadcast spreader, the piece of equipment I recommend most to homeowners looking for a next level lawn and landscape is a Backpack Sprayer. Backpack sprayers have so many uses in your lawn, landscape beds, and vegetable garden. I think there’s a tendency for homeowners to shy away from spraying though because they find it confusing and intimidating. People see a tank sprayer and they associate it with harsh chemicals, and complicated application and mixing instructions. Honestly, I used to be one of those people. But the truth is, there are plenty of safe, and even organic ..read more

Follow these tips to get rid of Moss in your lawn and prevent it from coming back. What Is Moss Contrary to what many believe, Moss in not a fungus. Instead, it is a unique plant that doesn’t flower and doesn’t have a root system. Moss isn’t harmful, and won’t damage your lawn, but it will take over lawn areas that are damp, bare, and overall poorly managed. What Causes Moss  Spores can initially enter your lawn through the air, but they will take hold and start spreading only if conditions are right: Excessive shade and moisture, compacted soil, excessive thatch, low pH, and an overall ..read more

A Hydrangea that doesn’t bloom can be very frustrating, especially if it used to bloom and now it doesn’t any more. If your hydrangeas aren’t blooming here are some of the most likely reasons why. Why Aren’t My Hydrangeas Blooming? 1. Frost Damage I’m putting this at the top of the list, even before improper pruning. That is how often I see this as the problem. If you have a Hydrangea that blooms on old wood in a colder climate (zone 5 or colder), the flower buds can get damaged from frost. That means you’ll have a season with lush green leaves but no flowers. Sometimes, when winters have bee ..read more

What Is Cold Stratification Cold Stratification is a natural process that plays a crucial role in the germination of seeds. It requires a seed to go through a period of cold temperatures before it is able to germinate. In addition to cold temps most seeds need moisture as well during this period. The long period of cold temps and moisture gradually break down the tough outer shell of the seed so it can germinate when soil temps rise in the spring.  Cold Stratification is an important mechanism for the survival of many plant species, specifically wildflowers and native species. Without it ..read more

This Winter Sowing Method is as easy as it gets. It’s the simplest, and most budget friendly way to grow hardy perennials and native flowers.  When it comes to Seed Starting, there are a variety of methods I use. When I was growing thousands of perennials each year for my backyard nursery, I had two seed starting methods that I used most:  The first was Starting Seeds Indoors under lights. This produced great results in terms of seed germination but required a lot of infrastructure and constant attention to the vulnerable seedlings. The second and much more set it and forget it meth ..read more

Fall Planting has many benefits, even if you’re in a climate that has very cold winters. Follow these Fall planting tips so your plants thrive next year. It may seem a little unnatural adding plants to your landscape during the Fall, especially if you’re in a region that has cold winters. Many homeowners fear their new plants might not make it through the winter months. But Fall planting actually has a lot of benefits.  Fall Planting Benefits 1. Less Stress on Plants- Cooler temps and less intense sun make fall planting ideal. A lot of people think Fall planting is too close to the w ..read more