All of us dabbling in horticulture have different tastes. Someone’s in for the beauty, someone for the scent. Someone simply prefers their companions to be silent. And sometimes, the road to the gardener’s heart leads through their stomach. All we need to hear is ‘Herb, nice to meet you!’ and we get all giddy with…
Live close to a forest, they say. Stay in touch with nature. Well, what if nature decides your garden is a perfect all-you-can-eat buffet? What if the local deer population with discerning palates agrees? You need to add some deer-resistant perennials to the menu and keep the customers away. It’s not how hospitality works, but…
Lavender is a fragrant, hardy shrub known for its aromatic purple flowers. It is relatively low-maintenance and grows best in full sun and well-draining soil. For lavender plants to maintain their dense, bushy shape, pruning is an essential part of their care routine. However, bear in mind that the timing of your pruning can affect…
Pest control is a topic I’ve often written about in the past. Primarily, it came from my absolute hate for pest issues in the garden, as I had to deal with them frustratingly often in my initial gardening years. The most effective pest solution I found over the years actually wasn’t a store-bought pesticide, it…
Are your tomato plants sagging and wilting all of a sudden? Well, the problem may be that you’re not implementing the right support ideas to help your tomato plants. In this article, I’ll be taking you through some of my favorite support structures for tomatoes that will keep the plants upright and loaded with sweet,…
When I was younger, all I wanted was to see the flowers in my mom’s garden bloom every day of the year. Now that I’m older and passionate about gardening myself, I still have the same wish: for my perennials to bloom forever. Although there are no perennials that can bloom for so long, some…