8 Low-Maintenance Shrubs That Bring Lasting Beauty With Little Effort
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8 Low-Maintenance Shrubs That Bring Lasting Beauty With Little Effort

When I was young, I remember always being obsessed with bright flowers and vibrant gardens. But I also enjoyed the view of dense, green shrubs that would breathe life into the world. My love for shrubs actually came from my aunt, who mostly grew shrubs in the backyard and nothing else! In today’s article, let’s…

5 Reasons Your Anthurium Stopped Blooming (And How To Fix Them)
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5 Reasons Your Anthurium Stopped Blooming (And How To Fix Them)

Anthurium, or laceleaf, is a perennial known for its bright pink and red heart-shaped leaves. While you may not see them growing in every garden, anthuriums are a favorite houseplant across the country. In this article, we’ll take a look at some reasons why your anthurium might’ve stopped blooming and what you can do to…

9 Perennials That Thrive For Decades & Bloom Every Year
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9 Perennials That Thrive For Decades & Bloom Every Year

Consistency and regular blooming is something I’m sure many gardeners (including me) dream about.  To have your plants thrive for decades and still be able to produce flower yields every year might sound too good to be true. But, it really is true!  In today’s article, we’re going to take a look at perennials that…

How to Deadhead Snapdragons for More Blooms All Summer
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How to Deadhead Snapdragons for More Blooms All Summer

Snapdragons have the cutest faces, true, but they’re master manipulators. Every single one of their dried-out blooms is a tiny but defiant and silent way to say their show won’t go on. But what if you could prove them wrong? What if you could convince them, no, demand that they keep rainbowing your garden all…

14 Plants You Can Propagate From Cuttings In August  
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14 Plants You Can Propagate From Cuttings In August  

I’ve written countless articles on the topic of propagation, especially on propagation from cuttings. It’s just something that’s very near and dear to me since my grandma and I used to propagate her houseplants from cuttings all the time when I was little.  In today’s article, allow me to walk you through a special list…

What to Deadhead in August (And What to Let Go to Seed for the Birds)
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What to Deadhead in August (And What to Let Go to Seed for the Birds)

The official gardener’s handbook says August is when you put down your snips and accept the slow march to autumn. It’s time to wave the white flag. The show’s over. You’ve earned a break, right? Well, I say it’s not over till it’s over. You only need to know which plants are preparing their final…