Dahlias are already a complex perennial to grow, and they can become even more challenging to grow during the wintertime. Thoughts and queries like when to dig them, how to store them, and where to replant them confuse the heck out of new gardeners, and they start to move away from this beautiful perennial for…
Many people love conventional plants and flowers, but they pay little attention to shrubs. This is kind of sad, considering how productive and beautiful shrubs can be in the garden. Many times, shrubs are planted around the edges of the garden to grow tall and provide privacy, but invasive shrubs can totally ruin this dynamic. …
Do you feel your hostas are lacking the enthusiasm and vigor you expected from them? Well, the problem might be that you’re not dividing them timely. In today’s article, we’ll discuss hostas in detail and go over a step-by-step tutorial on how you can divide your hostas this fall season to achieve bigger, healthier plants…
While perennials are both beautiful and reliable, one thing about them is that they do require regular trimming. And some might need it more frequently than others! In today’s article, let’s walk through a specially curated list of perennials you can trim in September to achieve a better flower show next spring. Why Early-Fall Is…
Basil has long been valued in gardens not just for its scent and flavour, but for the way it supports other crops when planted thoughtfully. It’s a plant that performs best in warm conditions, with good airflow and consistent moisture, traits it shares with many other kitchen garden staples. But basil doesn’t just coexist with…
While many people don’t really care about collecting flower seeds these days, it’s actually something I believe more gardeners should actively start doing. In today’s article, I’ll take you through all there is to learn about flower seeds and discuss a few flower seeds in particular that you can collect this September. Let’s dive right…