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If you've wondered whether you can fertilize young seedlings, you can. But it's important that you use the correct kind of fertilizer at the right times.

How To Choose The Best Fertilizer To Use On Your Young Seedlings

If your lawn isn't looking great, it may be time to give it a dose of 10-10-10 fertilizer. Follow these two tips to know when the best time is to apply it.

The Best Time To Use 10-10-10 Fertilizer For Your Lawn Depends On Two Key Factors

Say goodbye to grass and say hello to a new yard. This ground cover plant is tolerant to heat and drought, which makes it a good option for a bare, patchy lawn.

The Heat-Tolerant Ground Cover That Can Fill In Patchy Grass Spots In Your Lawn

Among our pernicious weeds is one whose seeds are provided with hooks which catch in our clothing when on a Summer walk through the woods. This is a Geum. It is a surprise, therefore, to find several excellent perennial flowers as its relatives. The common species, Geum coccineum, or chiloense as it is more properly called, grows from 12. inches to 18 inches high with hairy leaves, somewhat resembling those of a Strawberry. The flowers are both double and single and are borne onbranched stems in great profusion. The variety, Mrs. W. J. Bradshaw, is the best one to grow. It has very large flowers from 1 1/2 inches to 3 inches across with large, wavy petals of a bright crimson color. The Geums bloom freely from May through October. G. montanum (Heldreichii) produces orange flowers through the Summer and grows 12 inches tall.

Guem – Avens, Perennials Guide to Planting Flowers

As summer starts to wind down, August becomes a critical month for preparing your tomato plants for a bountiful September harvest. Tomatoes, native to western South America and Central America, thrive in warm weather but require specific care to maximize fruit production as the season progresses. By giving your tomatoes the right attention now, you can ensure they produce a generous, delicious crop next month.

Do This To Your Tomatoes In August For A Huge September Harvest

Have some empty glass jars that you want to repurpose in the garden? Find out a simple way they could be beneficial when growing plants from seeds or seedlings.

Glass Jars Are The Hero Of The Garden When You Use Them Like This

Brown patches on your lawn might be the result of a fungal disease. But if you're hesitant to use a chemical fungicide, try this natural treatment instead.

Fight Lawn Fungus With A Trusted Natural Solution

No gardener or farmer wants to see large, aggressive weeds trying to kill their crops. If you notice this one, these are the proper steps to get rid of it.

You Should Be Worried If You See This Weed Growing Near Your Crops

Hummingbirds are attracted to the blazing star for its delicious and sweet nectar. Plant these varieties of blazing star to see more hummers in your yard.

Beautiful Varieties Of Blazing Star That Hummingbirds Will Love In Your Garden

Pigweed, sometimes known as amaranth, can cause trouble in all kinds of places. Follow our tips to prevent and eliminate this tricky garden weed.

Tips To Prevent And Kill Pigweed In Your Lawn

Flowers aren't the only way to add color to your garden - you can also do it with this grass-like plant that's named after everyone's favorite dessert.

Add Year-Round Color To Your Garden With A Grassy Plant Named After Chocolate

With many regions experiencing heat waves, August in the garden is a time for trimming crispy stems, plucking spent annuals, and deadheading perennials to encourage a late-season flush of flowers. Many plants are still in full swing or at least gearing up for their late summer and early fall burst of energy.

17 Perennials to Plant in August

Gardening Know How

High summer is synonymous with deadheads and straggly growth, so it’s tempting to reach for the cutters. But here are the plants you should not prune in summer – and why

Don’t Trim These Plants Before Fall: 7 Plants You Should Not Prune In Summer

Teeny tiny seeds are difficult to plant evenly, because they are both difficult to handle and because they tend to get displaced. Here's a tip to help.

Why You Should Mix Small Seeds With Sand Before Sowing

Don't just assume any flowering yellow weeds in your lawn are dandelions, as they can often be this look-alike plant that's actually far more detrimental.

The Dandelion Look-Alike That Should Be Removed From Your Lawn Immediately

When your lawn becomes diseased with fungus, you may need to apply a fungicide. We spoke to a lawn care expert to learn how to choose the appropriate one.

How To Decide Which Fungicide Is Best For Your Lawn Care Needs

We love crepe myrtles for their ability to provide stunning blooms from summer to fall, but if your trees aren't performing as they should, this may be why.

One Reason Your Crepe Myrtle Tree Isn't Flowering (& Tips To Fix It)

Homes & Gardens

Hardy annuals to plant this month, along with tips for where and how to sow seeds

7 flowers to plant in August – and reap the rewards with early blooms next spring

Do you need more versatile storage for your spices, snacks, and canned goods? You can turn an old Hoosier cabinet into a unique freestanding pantry.

Revamp An Old Hoosier Cabinet Into The Perfect Farmhouse Pantry

Instead of cutting down the tree that's in the way of your backyard deck build, find out how to both keep the tree and build the deck of your dreams.

Don't Let That Tree In Your Backyard Stop You From Building A Deck. Here's What To Do

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11 Mistakes To Avoid When Growing Zinnias In The Garden

Famous for extended flowering times, zinnias are...

11 Mistakes To Avoid When Growing Zinnias In The Garden

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