Barbara Gillette

5 days ago | thespruce.com | Barbara Gillette

Weeds are notoriously difficult to get rid of, and often require repeat attempts before having a complete success. Remove weeds when the soil is damp, not soggy, using a twist-and-pull method. Mulch can prevent weeds with the added benefit of keeping your soil moist—so give mulcing a try! Pulling weeds is a routine part of maintaining beautiful gardens. It's a rare thing to stay weed-free all the time, but you can create gardens that need just a bit of maintenance weeding every spring.

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Barbara Gillette

Weeds are notoriously difficult to get rid of, and often require repeat attempts before having a complete success. Remove weeds when the soil is damp, not soggy, using a twist-and-pull method. Mulch can prevent weeds with the added benefit of keeping your soil moist—so give mulcing a try!Pulling weeds is a routine part of maintaining beautiful gardens. It's a rare thing to stay weed-free all the time, but you can create gardens that need just a bit of maintenance weeding every spring.

6 days ago | thespruce.com | Barbara Gillette

It's best to divide hostas in the fall so the plant experiences less stress. Hostas pull apart very easily, but if you come across a denser crown, use a sharp, sterile knife to get the job done. Splitting mature hostas keeps the plants healthy and bushy and prevents them from getting unsightly and losing their vigor. Hostas are some of the easiest perennial plants to divide, and this task is something you'll want to do periodically to keep them healthy and lush.

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Barbara Gillette

It's best to divide hostas in the fall so the plant experiences less stress. Hostas pull apart very easily, but if you come across a denser crown, use a sharp, sterile knife to get the job done. Splitting mature hostas keeps the plants healthy and bushy and prevents them from getting unsightly and losing their vigor. Hostas are some of the easiest perennial plants to divide, and this task is something you'll want to do periodically to keep them healthy and lush.

1 week ago | thespruce.com | Barbara Gillette

Cucumbers can easily be grown in pots, and varieties with "bush" in their names are usually the best option. A pot 12 to 24 inches in diameter and 12 inches deep is an ideal size to start growing cucumbers. For best success, provide your cucumber plant with a trellis or some other support so the plant can grow tall. Garden fresh cucumbers, Cucumis sativus, are one of those wonderful flavors of summer. Did you know you can extend your harvest by planting a few of these annuals in pots?