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…
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…
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…
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…
Have you ever wondered about the different lifestyles of your flowers? Some are homebodies, perfectly content to stretch out and deep-root in their spacious (garden) beds like a favorite uncle. Then there are the more adaptable spirits who seem to thrive in cozy (hanging) apartments. But do you know which of these outgoing tenants truly…
As the last of the cold recedes in the spring, May is an important window for gardeners to sow their summer flowering seeds. This is the month when the soil warms, the sun lingers, and the garden starts to stretch into its growing season. With the right choices, you can fill beds, borders, and containers…