Many times in our Facebook group, people have asked whether growing shrubs in the peak of winter is a good idea. And, my answer has always been: it depends on the shrub. In today’s article, allow me to share with you a careful selection of shrubs that bring color to the garden even in the…
While there are tons of different plant types and varieties out there in the world, I find shade-tolerant plants to be the most unique, with perennials being my favorite since I don’t have to go out of my way to replant them every year. As you’ve probably already guessed, in today’s article, we’ll be taking…
One of our Facebook community members recently asked about planting something in clay soil, and it made me realize just how much I’ve been neglecting old-school clay gardeners in my work, they deserve a lot more love and appreciation than they get. Today’s article is all about clay soil. We’ll discuss everything from enriching clay…
While the modern-day gardening community has a tendency to disregard anything that isn’t “ideal”, in my opinion, one should be more flexible and able to adapt to the circumstances present strategically. Many gardeners view soggy soil as something terrible, but they should really be looking at it as an opportunity, especially when plants that love…
After working as a gardener for more than 8 years and having talked to hundreds of fellow gardeners on the internet, I’m convinced that every one of us has a love for tall plants. I mean…the taller, the better, no? In today’s article, let’s revisit our deepest love for tall plants by going over a…
Although there is a strong narrative in the gardening community that annuals aren’t suitable for cooler weather, there are some annuals that may go against this idea. Today, we’ll be taking a look at cold and frost-tolerant annuals that grow well in cool weather without causing trouble. Trust me, you’ll enjoy this one, because things…