I spent too much money at the nursery just to go home and pinch the tops off. It feels wrong. It feels wasteful. Yet, here we are. Early-season pinching is often the only thing standing between us and a floppy garden later on. If you’re not sure which plants actually benefit from this, we put…
I know you’re afraid of flowers behaving like toddlers in a ball pit. They’re cute for five minutes, max. Then there’s chaos everywhere, and your border looks like it gave up. If you want a garden border that stays within the lines, you just need plants with a basic sense of decorum. If you’re trying…
Good morning to everyone except people who forget their perennials need a little love, too. Don’t let your plants go hungry while you sip your sip lattes. I’m here to help you because every garden deserves a boost in early spring. If you’re already working in your beds, it’s also a great time to divide…
Another April, another battle against muddy boots, soggy socks, and aching knees. On the bright side, it’s a chance to fix up your backyard with colorful annuals. On the less bright side, your chiropractor will finally afford that vacation home this season. If you want these flowers to keep going as long as possible, we…
Is your garden looking a bit… chunky? Nature called, and it wants a makeover. You’ve got perennials? Ground covers? Shrubs? Sorry, you can’t escape your April destiny. Multiplication by Division Be the hero your plants need. They’re currently fighting for legroom like passengers in a budget airline cabin. Quick note: This list is mainly for gardeners…
Everyone (myself included) wants a lush indoor jungle until we see the nursery price tags. My solution involves leftovers, sticky counters, filtered water, and recycled jam jars. Even if you lack a green thumb, you have other fingers perfectly capable of cleaning a fruit seed. Quick note: not every fruit you buy will give you…