Spring waits for no one, my fellow gardeners, especially those staring at empty flower beds. Your shovel is lonely; so give it some real work. Your outdoor space could use a personality upgrade immediately, and these seven shrubs deliver the color and life your yard’s been missing. If privacy is part of the mission too,…
I still remember the first time my snake plant flowered. It’s weird, because it was almost fifteen years ago, but it’s one of those memories that sticks vividly in my mind because of how fragrant the blooms were. My sansevieria flowering was an unexpected surprise, since I didn’t know snake plants flowered at all. I’ve…
Woody sticks in your backyard look like Keith Richards after a world tour. They appear dry, crusty, and entirely finished with this mortal coil. Give them a moment. Beneath that rough exterior, there’s still a leafy pulse waiting to kick in. Not everything wakes up at the same time. Some plants jump into spring early,…
Allow me to spike your interest with a few April chores that set your lavender up for its best fragrance yet. Your garden deserves the best, so grab the season by the roots and make it count! Playing for a tie with the neighborhood is simply not an option. 8 In-violet-able Rules Here’s a simple…
Winter’s over. Dull, lifeless rose canes ruin the scenery, so sharpen those shears for a ruthless edit. When April yells “Action!”, it’s time to get to work! If you’re not sure when your roses should be waking up, we explain how to tell exactly when roses are ready to bloom and grow in this guide….
I’m personally convinced meteorologists are like politicians; they both lie for a living. I have yet to find one that predicts April weather correctly. That’s exactly why it’s important to choose the right mix of frost-hardy and half-hardy annuals for your containers matters so much this time of year. If you want to make your…