Some people ponder the meaning of life. Others lose sleep over whether they’ve watered the basil enough. And then there are us, the truly dedicated, who stare at a fading black-eyed Susan and wonder if a simple trim is a sign of betrayal. To be perfectly honest, it’s not exactly a life-or-death situation, but that…
If you’re anything like me, the last thing you want to do is spend a chilly afternoon cleaning up your garden. And yet, what you must, you must, because the alternative is a garden that looks like a fraternity house after a party; half-dead, a little smelly, and full of questionable messes. Or perhaps, there…
Stop planting annuals, and start planting perennials! Wait. Stop planting annuals, and start planting annuals that act like perennials! You’ll love vegetables and herbs that take matters into their own hands. A self-seeding garden is the ultimate gardening trick for anyone who loves fresh produce but secretly (or openly) hates dirt under their nails. What…
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…