12 Flowers That Practically Deadhead Themselves
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12 Flowers That Practically Deadhead Themselves

I recently wrote an article on plants that naturally fertilize the soil, and it was pretty well received. The appeal of self-sufficient plants is pretty clear: many gardeners want to grow something beautiful but don’t have the time to constantly care for it…or they’re simply too lazy.  In today’s article, I’ll be taking you through…

11 Plants That Practically Fertilize The Soil For You
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11 Plants That Practically Fertilize The Soil For You

One concept I wish I had learned early on in my gardening journey is the value of growing plants that naturally fertilize the soil as they grow.  It might sound crazy, but some plants really do fertilize the soil for you! In today’s article, we’ll be taking a look at these magical, productive plants in…

11 Flowers That Change Color As They Grow
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11 Flowers That Change Color As They Grow

Back when I was young and beginning to develop a fondness for nature and gardening, flowers that changed colors as they grew were the most fascinating to me. And…I mean…for good reason. Imagine a flower that’s already incredibly beautiful taking on a completely different color right in front of your eyes! In today’s article, we’ll…

12 Winter-Flowering Plants For Cold-Season Beauty
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12 Winter-Flowering Plants For Cold-Season Beauty

Are you completely out of planting ideas for the upcoming winter season? Don’t worry, fellas, I got you!  In today’s article, we’re going to take a look at some winter-flowering plants that can add stunning beauty to your cold-season garden. To make things simpler, I’ll mention the ideal USDA planting zones for each plant, so…

7 Cold-Hardy Greens You Can Still Plant In October (By Zone)
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7 Cold-Hardy Greens You Can Still Plant In October (By Zone)

Many people have the false belief that leafy greens are weak and sensitive when, in reality, that’s just not true. As a matter of fact, many leafy greens out there are super cold-hardy and can be overwintered fairly easily!  In this article, we’re going to take a look at some cold-hardy greens in detail and…

10 Perennials You Can Safely Transplant In October
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10 Perennials You Can Safely Transplant In October

For years, gardeners in my Facebook community have asked for my opinion on transplanting perennials in October. Today, I thought I’d finally answer that question…but in more detail.  In this article, we’ll be taking a look at perennials you can transplant in October and how you can go about it in the safest way possible….