Marigolds are among the most popular flowers for gardens, known for their vibrant colours and pest-repelling properties. Deadheading not only helps plants stay looking neat, it is also an important process to help encourage more blooms. But what exactly is deadheading, and how does it benefit your marigolds? What is Deadheading? Deadheading is the simple…
Zinnias are one of the easiest flowers to grow, and they reward even casual care with bright, cheerful blooms that last through summer. But if you want to keep your zinnias looking their best—and blooming for as long as possible—there’s one simple task that makes a big difference: deadheading. Whether you’re new to growing flowers…
I’ve said this many times, and I’ll say it again, roses are perhaps the most popular flowers on this planet, with sunflowers or tulips probably coming in second and third. If you’re looking to grow bigger and better roses this summer, you’ve come to the right place for guidance! Today, we’ll be discussing 9 super…
Hydrangeas are a tough perennial to care for and maintain properly. I’ve written many articles around the topic of hydrangea blooms, but the truth is that none of my knowledge came from reading; it all came from doing and experimenting with different varieties of hydrangeas over the course of several years. Today, I’ll be walking…
When I first started getting into gardening, I remember my mom was visiting me at the time, and she told me about self-seeding flowers that she and grandma used to grow and love. If you’re an extremely busy or lazy person, you’ve got to learn about self-seeding flowers, as they might quite literally change your…
Bees, as pollinators, are an essential aspect of the garden. I’ve written countless articles about all the ways you can draw them into your garden and improve the whole garden ecosystem with ease. This article, however, will be a little different. Today, we’ll be discussing flowers you should actually skip if you want a bee-friendly…