On our Facebook page, one of the most popular questions we get is regarding the ideal planting time for bulbous flowers. And, rightly so, because they can be a pain in the bum to time correctly. In this article, not only will I take you through the ideal planting time for common bulbs, but also…
If you think fall is just for raking, you are about to have your mind blown. Although your garden gave it a good go this year and now looks somewhat tired, don’t worry, the show isn’t over yet. With a well-timed snip, you can convince some of your favorite perennials to perform again. So unlike…
As beautiful and lovely as frost may seem, for the average gardener, it’s definitely something to fear. Frost weakens sensitive plants and freezes their roots, causing mayhem in the garden and rendering any effort put into growing those plants useless. In today’s article, I’m going to share with you a list of cold-sensitive plants you…
Everyone’s telling you to fix your soil? Here’s a tip: don’t. While the neighbors are busy adding lime and shaking their heads at your problem, you’re about to grow a pH-enomenal garden. It turns out your acidic soil is the perfect VIP lounge for some of the most stunning plants around. Who’s laughing now? How…
Since fall is just around the corner (for some of you, it has probably already arrived), why not take advantage of it by sowing flowers that will go on to produce stunning blooms in spring? And, don’t worry, if you’re running out of planting ideas; that’s probably why you’re here… In today’s article, I’m going…
Don’t have a huge yard? No problem. All you need is a big plastic bucket and a can-do attitude. Those are the only things standing between you and a delightful amount of home-grown veggies. Time to become your own supplier! The Nitty-Gritty on Buckets & Gallons Here’s your math homework for today. When we say…