11 Vegetables You Can Still Plant In November (By USDA Zone) 
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11 Vegetables You Can Still Plant In November (By USDA Zone) 

Many new gardeners I see these days are of the opinion that the month of November is rather late to plant any meaningful vegetable in the garden. This, however, couldn’t be farther from the truth! In today’s article, I’m going to take you through a long list of vegetables you can still plant in November…

How To Properly Water A Christmas Cactus and Avoid Root Rot
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How To Properly Water A Christmas Cactus and Avoid Root Rot

Like always, the tradition of writing an article on the Christmas cactus in winter continues. This is a very special plant for me because my grandma gave me one right before she passed away 4 years ago, and ever since then, I’ve made it my duty to put out something related to Christmas cacti whenever…

November Checklist: 10 Tasks That Prepare Your Garden For Winter
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November Checklist: 10 Tasks That Prepare Your Garden For Winter

One of the reasons I find gardening to be such a fun and likable hobby is that you can really simplify it. I mean…most gardening work really just involves you checking small, repetitive tasks off a list.  Since November is right around the corner, I thought, why don’t we simplify the month by making a…

9 Shrubs You Should Wrap Or Protect Before Winter
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9 Shrubs You Should Wrap Or Protect Before Winter

Since winter is right around the corner for many of us, I feel like this would be a good time to discuss cold-weather protection for shrubs. Yes, whether you like it or not, it’s important!  In today’s article, we’ll not only cover that but also go over some ideal protection methods you can employ to…

12 Plants You Should Mulch Before Winter (and 5 You Shouldn’t)
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12 Plants You Should Mulch Before Winter (and 5 You Shouldn’t)

Mulching, as most gardeners know,, is an essential winter task, especially if you grow plants that are tender or not very cold-hardy. In today’s article, we’ll take a look at plants that should be mulched before winter to ensure the best protection. But that’s not all! You’ll also learn about a few plants you shouldn’t…