Honeysuckles have become a staple in my garden. I planted my first vine in 2018, hoping to fill the space with vibrant colors and a sweet, delightful fragrance. To my surprise, it quickly grew into a stunning display of blossoms, but it took some trial and error to get it just right. In this article,…
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…
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…
Until last spring, I’d never experimented with growing blueberries in my backyard garden. When I planted my first bush, I was filled with excitement at the thought of harvesting sweet, plump fruit. But, as the weeks passed, that excitement quickly faded. My once-promising plant began to show signs of distress — yellowing leaves, stunted growth,…
I’ve mentioned in a previous article how many early attempts at growing strawberries didn’t go as planned. One reason was choosing the wrong varieties, but another big factor was that I never discovered the importance of cutting strawberry runners. It wasn’t until I learned about cutting strawberry runners that I saw a real difference in…
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…