When I was young, I used to think of bees as bad insects whenever I saw them entering my mom’s garden. I thought they would eat the crops and destroy all the flowers in there. Well, turns out I was way off on that one. Bees in the garden weren’t our enemies, they were actually…
Despite having a deep passion for gardening and garden work, I hate starting flower seeds indoors and transplanting them later. It takes too long, and getting the seedlings out of their containers can sometimes be very messy and frustrating. I’d choose direct sowing over indoor seed starting any day! To me, it’s just a quicker…
For all you newbies reading this, yes, cutting certain plants and flowers can actually make them bloom again! Though this might sound like a strange and counterproductive concept, it actually works and is used by many gardeners to refill their gardens with color a second time. Think of it as doing something seemingly counterproductive to…
Are you someone who has a deep-rooted passion for gardening but also a packed schedule that keeps you away from your garden for weeks on end? Well, one way you can turn this distance to your favor is by planting flowers that are resilient and thrive on neglect. In this article, we’ll be taking a…
Apart from “What plants/vegetables do I grow?”, the most common query I receive from beginners is whether cutting back or pinching is the best technique for encouraging stronger blooming. To be fair, they both have their upsides and downsides, and are useful in their own unique ways. In this article, I’m going to walk you…
I’ve spent most of my gardening journey looking for plants and flowers that do not compromise on color or bloom time when faced with dry conditions. To absolutely no surprise, these gems are quite rare. With years of experience, months of research, and another few months of experimentation, I have finally curated a list of…