I see hydrangeas in so many gardens lately. Did they become a new status symbol while I was outside… taking care of my own hydrangeas? Everyone seems to have one now, but not everyone knows what to do with it once May shows up with warmer days, fast new growth, and the first signs of…
Plants are biologically programmed to reproduce and then retire. To keep the show going, you must intervene. When we deadheading, we’re removing the spent blooms before the plant can focus fully on seed production, encouraging it to make more flowers instead. Is it a form of garden gaslighting? Darn, I think it might be. Now…
I spent too much money at the nursery just to go home and pinch the tops off. It feels wrong. It feels wasteful. Yet, here we are. Early-season pinching is often the only thing standing between us and a floppy garden later on. If you’re not sure which plants actually benefit from this, we put…
I know you’re afraid of flowers behaving like toddlers in a ball pit. They’re cute for five minutes, max. Then there’s chaos everywhere, and your border looks like it gave up. If you want a garden border that stays within the lines, you just need plants with a basic sense of decorum. If you’re trying…
Good morning to everyone except people who forget their perennials need a little love, too. Don’t let your plants go hungry while you sip your sip lattes. I’m here to help you because every garden deserves a boost in early spring. If you’re already working in your beds, it’s also a great time to divide…
Another April, another battle against muddy boots, soggy socks, and aching knees. On the bright side, it’s a chance to fix up your backyard with colorful annuals. On the less bright side, your chiropractor will finally afford that vacation home this season. If you want these flowers to keep going as long as possible, we…