I believe every gardener has a funny story about how they first discovered a particular plant. My stories are… Well… Always a little embarrassing! I first learned about hibiscus when I ordered what I thought was a regular fruit tea at a local cafe. I took a sip and was surprised by the tart but…
In simple terms, cut flower gardening is when you plant flowers with the intention of using them as decoration in bouquets and flower arrangements one day. Typically, these flowers should have long stems that look aesthetically pleasing in vases. Apart from the mesmerizing landscape that the flowers will create in your garden, you can utilize…
As far as most of us can remember, pinching is something we used to do as young children in school to maybe annoy the living heck out of our friends or take revenge on someone who pinched us first. But, today, in this context, that same kind of pinching will be used for a totally…
If you’ve ever looked at your hydrangea and thought, Did I just go too far?, you’re not alone. I remember the first time I pruned mine. I thought I was doing the right thing, but by the time I stepped back, it was basically a stub. I panicked. Did I just ruin my beautiful hydrangea forever?…
Recently, after moving to my new apartment, I decided to add a splash of color to the balcony by growing tulips in pots. I was truly amazed at how easy it was, and the vibrant blooms brought so much life to my space. If you’re looking to introduce tulip pots to your home setting, here’s…
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…