9 Companion Plants That Help Basil Thrive (and What to Avoid)
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9 Companion Plants That Help Basil Thrive (and What to Avoid)

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…

10 Flower Seeds You Can Still Collect In September
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10 Flower Seeds You Can Still Collect In September

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…

9 Fall Flowers That Love Containers (& Cool Weather)
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9 Fall Flowers That Love Containers (& Cool Weather)

As complex and challenging as container planting seems, it can actually help narrow down things for you if you know what you’re doing.  The fall season, for example, is an excellent time to plant flowers in containers, and some flowers would appreciate this opportunity much more than others. In today’s article, let’s discuss them in…

9 Herbs To Direct Sow In September For A Head Start In Spring
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9 Herbs To Direct Sow In September For A Head Start In Spring

I’ve written many articles on different plants and flowers in the past, but I just realized that herbs are a topic I’ve been overlooking for a while now.  Since September is right around the corner, I thought why not make up for my lack of attention to herbs by curating a whole list of herbs…

10 Bulbs To Plant This Fall That Will Bloom First In Spring
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10 Bulbs To Plant This Fall That Will Bloom First In Spring

Bulbous plants and perennials are often the highlight of spring. They bring this sort of blissful and cozy energy that’s hard for other plants to beat.  In today’s article, we’re going to discuss bulbs in detail and take a look at some bulbous plant options you can sow this fall to achieve stunning blooms right…

12 Fall-Blooming Flowers That Keep the Color Going Through Frost
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12 Fall-Blooming Flowers That Keep the Color Going Through Frost

‘Winter is coming’ is one of the phrases that strikes fear into the hearts of gardeners everywhere. As the first frost signals the inevitable long night of dormancy, most of your flora is landing. But a select dozen refuse to play along. While lesser plants are packing it in, these twelve botanical Starks are holding…