Deadheading is already as tricky as it is, and doing it in October when it’s starting to get slightly cold outside can make it twice as challenging. I’ve heard many new gardeners complain about how their flowers didn’t rebloom the way they hoped after deadheading. This may have something to do with the flower varieties…
Some people ponder the meaning of life. Others lose sleep over whether they’ve watered the basil enough. And then there are us, the truly dedicated, who stare at a fading black-eyed Susan and wonder if a simple trim is a sign of betrayal. To be perfectly honest, it’s not exactly a life-or-death situation, but that…
Order in the garden! We’re putting a beloved garden star, the peony, on trial. Its crime? Overstaying its welcome with an unsightly appearance. The question before the court: Should we sentence it to a clean cut, or grant it a reprieve through winter? The verdict is in your hands. The Case for Cutting Back Peonies…
If you think fall is just for raking, you are about to have your mind blown. Although your garden gave it a good go this year and now looks somewhat tired, don’t worry, the show isn’t over yet. With a well-timed snip, you can convince some of your favorite perennials to perform again. So unlike…
Since fall is just around the corner (for some of you, it has probably already arrived), why not take advantage of it by sowing flowers that will go on to produce stunning blooms in spring? And, don’t worry, if you’re running out of planting ideas; that’s probably why you’re here… In today’s article, I’m going…
This is your guide to glorious botanical laziness. You may forget fussy plants, endless watering, and soil so perfect it should have its own bank account. Some of the world’s most stunning flowers couldn’t care less about your green thumb. Or other fingers, no matter their color. There are plants so tough and self-sufficient they…