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…
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…
Some flowers are a great fit for hanging baskets, others: not really. And, trust me, I say this out of experience. Back in 2016, I tried to indulge in a little basket planting, but things soon went wrong because some flowers either didn’t have that kind of a trailing habit or their heavy, dense foliage…