Order in the garden! We’re putting a beloved garden star, the peony, on trial. Its crime? Overstaying its welcome with an unsightly appearance. The question before the court: Should we sentence it to a clean cut, or grant it a reprieve through winter? The verdict is in your hands. The Case for Cutting Back Peonies…
If you think fall is just for raking, you are about to have your mind blown. Although your garden gave it a good go this year and now looks somewhat tired, don’t worry, the show isn’t over yet. With a well-timed snip, you can convince some of your favorite perennials to perform again. So unlike…
Everyone’s telling you to fix your soil? Here’s a tip: don’t. While the neighbors are busy adding lime and shaking their heads at your problem, you’re about to grow a pH-enomenal garden. It turns out your acidic soil is the perfect VIP lounge for some of the most stunning plants around. Who’s laughing now? How…
Don’t have a huge yard? No problem. All you need is a big plastic bucket and a can-do attitude. Those are the only things standing between you and a delightful amount of home-grown veggies. Time to become your own supplier! The Nitty-Gritty on Buckets & Gallons Here’s your math homework for today. When we say…
This is your guide to glorious botanical laziness. You may forget fussy plants, endless watering, and soil so perfect it should have its own bank account. Some of the world’s most stunning flowers couldn’t care less about your green thumb. Or other fingers, no matter their color. There are plants so tough and self-sufficient they…
‘Winter is coming’ is one of the phrases that strikes fear into the hearts of gardeners everywhere. As the first frost signals the inevitable long night of dormancy, most of your flora is landing. But a select dozen refuse to play along. While lesser plants are packing it in, these twelve botanical Starks are holding…