How To Deadhead Geraniums For Continuous Blooms All Summer
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How To Deadhead Geraniums For Continuous Blooms All Summer

The internet can be a very helpful and confusing place at the same time. I mean…some time ago, I searched up ways to prune my pothos plant, and people just seemed to have complicated the hell out of it.  The same is the case with deadheading geraniums or any other plant.  In today’s article, I’m…

9 Flowers You Can Still Plant In July For Late-Season Color
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9 Flowers You Can Still Plant In July For Late-Season Color

Although July is a slightly unconventional time to be planting flowers, it still works extremely well and can add tons of late-season color to your garden. I’ve been a fan of July planting throughout my gardening journey.  If you’re looking for flower options you can play around with this July, you’re in the right place! …

8 Mistakes That Are Killing Your Tomato Yield and How To Avoid Them
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8 Mistakes That Are Killing Your Tomato Yield and How To Avoid Them

Tomatoes are easily the most vulnerable crops out there… at least in my experience. I’ve dealt with pretty much everything, including heat stress, poor fruiting, rot, pest infestations – you name it, it’s probably happened in my mom’s backyard tomato patch. Despite all that, however, today, our tomato crops thrive and give us bigger and…

9 Crops That Need Pruning To Produce More (& How to Do It Right)
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9 Crops That Need Pruning To Produce More (& How to Do It Right)

Although it sounds counterproductive to trim down a plant to get it producing more, that’s oddly just how things work in the garden!  Many crops can even perform better with a little pruning, and in today’s article, we’re going to discuss them all. You’re also going to learn how and when to prune them for…

9 Plants That Improve Soil For The Next Crop (Perfect For Raised Beds)
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9 Plants That Improve Soil For The Next Crop (Perfect For Raised Beds)

Have you ever heard of selfless crops? Yeah…they’re very, very real.  Most people believe that only peas have nitrogen-fixing properties that can benefit other plants grown after them in the same area. But this simply isn’t true! In today’s article, I’m going to take you through a curated list of nine special plants that can…

What Vegetables To Plant In July For A Late Summer Harvest (By Zone)
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What Vegetables To Plant In July For A Late Summer Harvest (By Zone)

Although this was never my concern as an experienced gardener, I see many beginners on the internet questioning whether they can plant vegetables in July and have them grow well.   This seemed a little odd to me since I’ve never had my planting options limited by certain months. As a matter of fact, there’s…