phillipsbrian+FollowHydrangea Hack for Fluffier Blooms!Who knew your hydrangeas could get even fluffier just by mulching in August? When the heat is on and rain is nowhere to be found, a layer of mulch keeps those roots cool and hydrated. Use pine, cedar, or bark chips—just a couple inches around the base. Bonus: it keeps weeds away and your blooms looking lush all month long. Hydrangea Queen Skye Hamilton swears by it, and honestly, I’m trying it ASAP! #Home #gardeningtips #hydrangeas30Share
Adam Boyer+Follow7 Green Manures to Supercharge Your SoilIf you’ve got empty garden beds, don’t let them go to waste! August is prime time to sow green manures—aka cover crops—that will totally transform your soil. Think alfalfa, crimson clover, phacelia, mustard, winter rye, hairy vetch, and daikon radish. These plants boost nutrients, improve structure, and even keep weeds in check. Your spring garden will thank you! Who knew soil could get a glow-up? #Home #gardeningtips #greenmanure00Share
William Wilkerson+FollowWhy Fake Grass Is a Backyard No-NoArtificial turf might look easy, but it’s secretly ruining your yard and the planet. Expert gardener Michael Overstreet says fake grass heats up to 160°F, kills your soil, and leaks plastic toxins into the ground. Plus, it blocks water, fries nearby plants, and even messes with local rainfall. Real lawns like clover or wildflowers are better for you, your wallet, and pollinators. Ditch the plastic and let your yard thrive! #Home #gardeningtips #sustainableliving10Share
Jamie Brown+FollowWhy Your Lavender Is FloppingTried growing lavender in the shade? Turns out, it’s a total flop—think sad, leggy stems and barely any scent. Garden pros say lavender, roses, ornamental grasses, and salvias all need full sun to actually thrive. If your garden’s more shady than sunny, stick to hydrangeas, hostas, ferns, or camellias for a lush look. Don’t waste your time (or plants) fighting nature! #Home #gardeningtips #plantcare60Share
Jenna Stark+FollowMulch Mistake You’ll Regret ForeverRubber mulch might look like an easy fix for your garden, but landscapers are calling it out as a total disaster. Not only does it get crazy hot and smell awful, but it can actually harm your plants and even release toxic chemicals linked to cancer. People are shocked it’s still being sold! If you want a healthy yard, stick to natural mulches like wood chips or leaves—your plants (and the planet) will thank you. Have you ever tried rubber mulch? Total regret! #Home #gardeningtips #mulch4910Share
Kendra Hart+FollowIris Drama: Why You Gotta Divide ThemIf your iris clumps are looking crowded or sulking in the shade, it’s time for a little garden surgery! Dig up those clumps a few weeks after blooming, break them into smaller pieces (ditch the old, mushy bits), and trim the leaves way back. Only cut iris leaves when you’re transplanting—otherwise, you’re just hurting your plants. Give them a new sunny spot, sprinkle some bone meal, and space them out. Next year, your iris will thank you with epic blooms! #Home #gardeningtips #iris50Share
Jenna Stark+FollowThe Secret to Attracting More Birds? Apples & Pears!Turns out, helping out your local birds in August is as easy as tossing some chopped apples and pears on your lawn or bird table. Experts say this simple trick gives fledgling birds a much-needed energy boost as they learn to fend for themselves. Forget the old myth that you should only feed birds in winter—summer snacks help busy bird parents and their babies thrive! Just remember: keep food away from sneaky cats and clean those feeders regularly! #Home #birdwatching #gardeningtips60Share
Nicholas Coleman+FollowLate Summer Veggies: Sneaky Fall Harvest HackThink your garden’s done for the year? Not so fast! August is prime time to plant quick-growing veggies like radishes, beets, and spinach for a bonus fall harvest. With warm soil and longer days, these crops sprout fast and can handle the first cool snaps. It’s a simple way to stretch your homegrown produce and save a few bucks at the grocery store—just check your frost dates and get those seeds in! #Business #Industry #gardeningtips00Share
Susan Ball+FollowMulch Volcanoes Are Killing Our Trees?!Ever seen those big piles of mulch around tree trunks? Turns out, they’re actually super bad for trees! A Redditor just spent hours saving a tree from one of these so-called 'mulch volcanoes.' Piling mulch high suffocates the roots, attracts pests, and can even strangle the tree over time. The fix? Just keep mulch a couple inches deep and away from the trunk. Who knew saving trees could be this easy? Nature is tougher than we think! #Home #gardeningtips #treelove10Share
John Fitzgerald+FollowButterflies Can’t Resist This Hardy HerbWant more butterflies in your garden? Plant common rue! Its yellow blooms look like butterflies and actually attract black, anise, and giant swallowtails. Rue’s super low-maintenance—thrives in poor soil, barely needs water, and isn’t invasive. Just give it some sun and space, and you’ll have a pollinator paradise. Bonus: It’s tough enough for most climates, but mulch it in colder zones. Who knew one plant could be such a butterfly magnet? #Home #GardeningTips #ButterflyGarden180Share
