Key Takeaway To keep your garden tools in top shape for next season, clean and sharpen them, lubricate metal parts, store them in a dry, organized space, and winterize any hoses or power equipment. A little attention now prevents rust, damage, and costly replacements later. As the gardening season wraps up, most homeowners set down...
If you think you need raised beds, cedar fences, and matching planters before you “qualify” as a gardener, this isn’t that kind of guide. This is the real-life, beginner-and-budget-friendly version: dollar-store seeds, recycled containers, imperfect beds, and soil that gets better because you feed it with kitchen scraps and cheap cover crops—not because you buy...
Sage is more than a fragrant kitchen herb — it’s a hardy, versatile plant that thrives both indoors and outdoors in Cleveland’s Zone 6 climate.Whether you’re growing it for cooking, aroma, or pollinator appeal, success with sage comes down to three essentials: light, drainage, and moderation. Below, you’ll learn how to plant, prune, and protect...
If you love your yard and your dog, you can design a garden that keeps both happy and healthy. Cleveland’s USDA Zone 6 climate supports a surprising number of dog-safe herbs, grasses, and vegetables that are easy to grow, thrive in local soil, and naturally support your pet’s wellness. This guide covers which plants are...
Deadheading — trimming off spent flowers — helps your garden look clean, keeps bulbs and perennials healthy, and sometimes even sparks a second bloom.In Cleveland’s spring climate, regular deadheading also reduces mold, deters pests, and preps plants for strong summer growth. Let’s break down which spring flowers benefit most, how to deadhead each, and when...
Yes — trimming too much can absolutely kill your shrubs.When you remove too many leaves, you strip the plant’s ability to make food, open it to sunburn or winter damage, and cause long-term stress that some species never recover from. The key is understanding plant biology, timing, and technique.At Colin Can Help, we trim based...