We all want a garden that looks like it stepped out of a magazine, but not all of us have acres of rolling green or the patience of a saint. And if you’re anything like me, you also want to do some good while you’re at it. Thus, what if I told you there’s a…
While their petals might drop faster than a mic at a comedy show, your tulip leaves are just getting started. If you have questions about cutting them back… that’s serious business, and here come serious answers. Maybe. Why Tulip Leaves Don’t Die When the Flowers Do? Because they’re waiting for their Netflix show to get…
If you’ve ever felt personally victimized by a spent peony looking like a deflated balloon, you’re not alone. Welcome to the “what now?” phase of peony parenthood! Should you go at them with shears or just offer a silent prayer? As a fellow gardener, I’ve got a few thoughts on that, so let’s cut through…
Gather ’round, fellow dirt worshippers, and let’s address the elephant in the potting shed. You’ve probably been lured in by dreamy pictures of endless salvia flowers, right? And just when you’re feeling smug about your green thumb, midsummer hits, and suddenly your salvia looks like it’s forgotten its purpose in life. Been there, done that,…
When you’re a Southern African native, what do you miss about moving elsewhere? The sun. The consistent warmth and long, bright days. If you thrived in that kind of ample light, you’d understand why your Pelargoniums (the “geraniums” filling your pots) crave it so much. Show these bright Southern souls a warm welcome, and watch…
Good health relies greatly on proper nutrition. What’s appropriate for Zinnias, you might ask? Whoever believes they will grow on good vibes alone, tough luck. They have an endless summer bloom cycle to fuel and demand a steady diet. In other words, ignore their nutritional needs, and you might as well resign yourself to sparse…