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…
Horticulture is a lie, much like the cake. Getting an amaryllis to bloom precisely for the holidays (of your choice) has nothing to do with a green thumb but the 6-to-8-week rule. Sure, you can buy a potted amaryllis in December, but where’s the fun in that? What are you going to do with the…
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…
Every fall, you can practically hear the collective groan of homeowners staring down a freshly carpeted yard. It echoed on our Facebook page, filled with inquiries from rakers and antirakers. Should you welcome the leaf pile or tackle it like it owes you money? To rake or not to rake is apparently a bigger moral…
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…
You’re likely here because you’re completely fed up with your Christmas Cactus looking like the Ghost of Christmas Past. You’ve followed the “how-to” to the letter, yet still end up with a collection of green stems come December. You must also be tired of all the generic advice that leaves absolutely everything to guess. The…