May can be a very melancholic month for many. It’s when the season is transitioning towards slightly cooler spring breezes, and temperatures keep falling as the days go by. The month presents the perfect planting opportunity for certain perennials. You can sow them directly into the ground and establish long-term beauty in your garden. Today,…
In my opinion, herbs are extremely underrated in the garden. I remember only growing vegetables and flowers during my first 2 years of gardening, but once I gave herbs a shot, they quickly became a staple in my garden. In today’s article, we’re going to dive deep into the world of popular herbs and figure…
Planting in raised beds is a gardening practice that’s preached by many experienced gardeners. When I first started getting into gardening, I remember posting a picture of my small backyard garden on an online gardening forum, and everybody there suggested I give raised garden beds a try. Fast forward to today, and more than 50%…
When I was young, I always wondered why my mom set up these cages near her cucumber plants. One day, I finally asked her why, and her response was, “You’ll figure it out someday”. At first, I thought she was just not having a good day and didn’t want to explain it to me, so…
Whenever I’ve discussed pruning in the past, I’ve always accompanied it with words like “gentle” and “careful.” Some perennials, however, do not respond to gentle, and a hard prune may be necessary to lighten them up and get them ready for blooming next season. In today’s article, I’ll be telling you why some perennials respond…
I’ve said this many times, and I’ll say it again, roses are perhaps the most popular flowers on this planet, with sunflowers or tulips probably coming in second and third. If you’re looking to grow bigger and better roses this summer, you’ve come to the right place for guidance! Today, we’ll be discussing 9 super…