When I was young, I used to view cutting flowers as an absolutely heinous crime. I mean…they looked so beautiful and innocent, so can you really blame me? In recent times, cut-and-grow flowers have taken gardening forums by storm; people are interested in this flower category all of a sudden. However, with its rising popularity,…
Although I’m not the biggest fan of clematis flowers, my mom absolutely loves them and grows them in her backyard garden all the time. Now that old age has caught up to her, she often has me sow the seeds and water the clematis for her. If you’re looking to grow clematis but don’t know…
What do you do to counteract the invasive spreader? You spread faster. You look prettier. You smell better. You charm pollinators. You clash, and you win. The garden is yours! Who are you? A native groundcover team, swat-ting space invaders while looking awesome. Ground-Covers Can Be Gorgeous and Without the Invasion! Ever found yourself battling…
Many times, people in the comments have asked me my thoughts on fertilizing flowers in June. I’ve always thought it’s a good idea, but people are often skeptical since the temperature and environmental conditions don’t look as familiar or favorable. In today’s article, I’ll be taking you through a complete June flower feeding guide based…
When turning your garden into an eat street for pollinators, native flowers are the well-stocked diner, serving up precisely what the community craves. Every local bee, butterfly, and hummingbird knows the menu by heart and finds a perfectly nourishing meal every time. What about exotic ornamental blooms? They might be visually attractive, but ultimately disappointing…
Parsley (Petroselinumcrispum), a close relative of carrots and fennel, is technically a biennial but usually grown as an annual for its fresh, flavorful leaves. Parsley is one of the simplest herbs to grow, but regular snipping will help to keep it productive through the growing season. Whether grown in a garden bed, a container, or…