Believe me when I say this: having gardened for more than 8 years, I still find picking and planting seeds to be the most challenging and strategic part of the job. Whenever a new season would come around, I’d get all up in my head about what to plant this time around and what would…
Most gardeners start stowing their trowels about the time the Sun rises in Scorpio. And November is usually reserved for contemplating seed catalogs and wondering where the squirrels hid all the nuts. Like a fall Easter nut hunt. However, the truly clever plant people know the best garden work happens when no one is watching….
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…
The Poinsettia is not a Christmas decoration but a houseplant with feelings, wearing a red holiday party costume for your sake. And yet, every January, an average gardener ponders: Do I toss the green stick out, or do I dedicate a large part of my life to appeasing my tropical housemate? I say, don’t send…
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…
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…