My mom had this sort of “gardening tradition” where she and I would prune the backyard flowers in the month of August and have a refreshing sweet treat as a reward right after. I never asked what the point of pruning in August was because I was too young at the time, but now that…
I’ve written many monthly pruning guides in the past, but some of them are slightly complex and difficult to understand for the average new gardener. That’s why I’m writing this article – your simplest guide to August pruning. Today, you’ll get exactly what you want, which is to learn what plants you should and shouldn’t…
The month of August is typically considered “too hot” to plant anything. Gardeners will usually wait it out and opt for planting in late September or early October. That said, just because it’s a common practice doesn’t make it logical or correct! In today’s article, let’s go over a long curated list of flowers you…
Although peace lilies are said to be low-maintenance, they can actually be a pain in the bum once they start showing problems. One of the most common problems with peace lilies is poor blooming results, which can stem from a plethora of underlying reasons. In today’s article, let’s discuss a few of these reasons in…
Does your garden have a pollination issue, or maybe you just want more birds and butterflies in there to add some life to the space? Well, believe it or not, there are actually some flowers that can help you attract more birds and butterflies to your garden naturally! Today, let’s discuss them in detail. But first……
While others are interested in shiny flowering plants when they’re young, I actually admired houseplants a lot during my teenage years. Flowers were cool and beautiful, but they never intrigued me like pothos or snake plants did. From a very young age, I learned to care for houseplants alongside my mom, who also took an…