Zinnias are a staple in many summer gardens. These fast-growing annuals produce bold, vivid flowers that do best in the sunniest gardens. Their striking flowers, from simple single blooms to full, double-petalled varieties, bring structure and colour to mixed borders, cut flower beds, and container displays. Despite their low care needs, they do benefit from…
My mom had this sort of “gardening tradition” where she and I would prune the backyard flowers in the month of August and have a refreshing sweet treat as a reward right after. I never asked what the point of pruning in August was because I was too young at the time, but now that…
I’ve written many monthly pruning guides in the past, but some of them are slightly complex and difficult to understand for the average new gardener. That’s why I’m writing this article – your simplest guide to August pruning. Today, you’ll get exactly what you want, which is to learn what plants you should and shouldn’t…
Look at the hosta leaves, look how they shine for you! And everything you do, yeah, they were all… yellow. Is the solution to coldplay their leaves, prevent the yellowing, or both? Is this more a Fix You scenario, or a Don’t Panic situation? Stay tuned (and keep your eyes on the screen). Why Hostas…
The month of August is typically considered “too hot” to plant anything. Gardeners will usually wait it out and opt for planting in late September or early October. That said, just because it’s a common practice doesn’t make it logical or correct! In today’s article, let’s go over a long curated list of flowers you…
Although peace lilies are said to be low-maintenance, they can actually be a pain in the bum once they start showing problems. One of the most common problems with peace lilies is poor blooming results, which can stem from a plethora of underlying reasons. In today’s article, let’s discuss a few of these reasons in…