Gadget of the week!

Have you ever tried this stuff...

My neighbor told me about it at the end of the season last year, so this is my first year using it. Let me just say, this is a total life saver. I haven't had to spent hours and hours weeding this summer. (I didn't get to the side of my house so don't judge K!) You have to try it, if you haven't already! I bought mine at Target, but I'm sure you can get it wherever they sell weed killer or fertilizer.  Happy gardening!!!

How to Take Care of Your Geraniums

I don't know about all of you, but for Mother's Day I usually get some flowers. Geraniums to be exact. Here is some basic pointers to keep them healthy and blooming all summer.

Geraniums need full sun (about 6 hours a day) and good drainage.

They also like a fertilzer that has a high middle number (like 12-55-6). That means it has high phosphorus, which helps with flowering. Water them regularly, drier soil is ok, but they won't flower as much. Deadhead flowers (cut off the old dry flowers) down to the nearest leaves. This will allow for new flower growth.