I remember last summer, I walked out to the rose patch in my backyard garden only to find the leaves covered in holes, looking like they’d been through war. Something of this sort had never happened to me before which is why I was puzzled and frustrated above all — what could be causing this…
Pruning is an essential element of plant care. Many people think they can simply plant Christmas cactuses whenever they like and leave them to grow on their own. However, over time, these same people often find their plants becoming wild and unkempt, growing a lot slower than they did initially. The truth is: pruning not…
When I first experimented with hydrangeas in my garden five years ago, their stunning blooms brought me immense joy. It marked a shift in my gardening journey, as I transitioned from only growing vegetables to cultivating vibrant flowers. One summer, however, I noticed my hydrangea flowers drooping and, frankly, my heart sank. After some research…
Roses are one of the most beloved plants in the garden, but when it comes to October care, many gardeners face the same dilemma: should you prune them now or leave them alone until spring? It’s easy to get confused, and I’ve been there myself. While tidying up your garden in fall is tempting, improper…
Sometimes I run out of ideas for what to write for TinyGarden… In October, a slow month for gardening and agriculture, it’s not easy to come up with ideas for new content to present to you, but today while I was planting lavender, this idea came to me! The month of October, even though it’s…
Back in my younger years, I had all the knowledge about plants and their varieties but little understanding of how to care for them. Juggling my first job and facing financial struggles, many of my early plantings died at the hands of neglect. If only I had known about drought-tolerant plants earlier, I could have…