Cut These 11 Spring Perennials After Bloom – They’ll Flower Again!
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Cut These 11 Spring Perennials After Bloom – They’ll Flower Again!

For all you newbies reading this, yes, cutting certain plants and flowers can actually make them bloom again!  Though this might sound like a strange and counterproductive concept, it actually works and is used by many gardeners to refill their gardens with color a second time. Think of it as doing something seemingly counterproductive to…

12 Flowers That Thrive On Neglect – Less Water, More Blooms
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12 Flowers That Thrive On Neglect – Less Water, More Blooms

Are you someone who has a deep-rooted passion for gardening but also a packed schedule that keeps you away from your garden for weeks on end? Well, one way you can turn this distance to your favor is by planting flowers that are resilient and thrive on neglect.  In this article, we’ll be taking a…

8 Flowers You Shouldn’t Deadhead This Spring (And Why They Matter Later)
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8 Flowers You Shouldn’t Deadhead This Spring (And Why They Matter Later)

Doesn’t deadheading sound a little… extreme? As I stand eyeing my roses with pruners in hand, it’s hard not to feel like the Queen of Hearts. I shiver, getting ready to declare, “Off with their heads!” And for many plants, like roses, that’s exactly the right command to boost new flowers. But here’s a secret…

Cut Or Pinch? What Each Flower Prefers For Fuller Growth
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Cut Or Pinch? What Each Flower Prefers For Fuller Growth

Apart from “What plants/vegetables do I grow?”, the most common query I receive from beginners is whether cutting back or pinching is the best technique for encouraging stronger blooming.  To be fair, they both have their upsides and downsides, and are useful in their own unique ways.  In this article, I’m going to walk you…

9 Drought-Tolerant Flowers That Don’t Sacrifice Color Or Bloom Time
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9 Drought-Tolerant Flowers That Don’t Sacrifice Color Or Bloom Time

I’ve spent most of my gardening journey looking for plants and flowers that do not compromise on color or bloom time when faced with dry conditions. To absolutely no surprise, these gems are quite rare.  With years of experience, months of research, and another few months of experimentation, I have finally curated a list of…

Spring Flower Maintenance Guide: What To Cut Back & What To Leave Alone
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Spring Flower Maintenance Guide: What To Cut Back & What To Leave Alone

Are you a fan of spring flowers? Personally, I freaking love them!  Anybody who has ever visited my mom’s backyard garden in the springtime always has something to say about the ridiculous number of spring blooms we have in there. I mean, the whole place becomes a vibrant color bomb, to say the least.  In…