At one point in time, my mom’s backyard garden used to be absolutely filled to the brim with zinnia flowers. The thing is, I was so obsessed with zinnias as a child that when I got my first apartment (it had a small balcony), I only planted zinnias in it and nothing else. Lesson to…
In my opinion, the longer-lasting flowering bulb is always the better one. I mean… who in their right mind wouldn’t want color to stay in the garden for as long as possible? For anyone who’s been reading my stuff for a while now, you’ll know that I love visually striking, vibrant colors in the garden….
Amongst us gardeners, there’s always a silent consensus on which months are the best to grow certain plants. However, I often tend to have controversial and unorthodox takes that many old-school gardeners would disagree with. One of my unorthodox takes is that annual flowers grow best when sown in June. It may sound odd to…
Gardening makes a delightful hobby when you dabble in it. As you learn more and dig deeper, it starts to consume your time and attention like a tomato devouring fertilizer. And not everyone has endless hours to deadhead, feed, and fret over their flowers. What those busy gardeners need are options! So, for those moments…
If I were made in charge of the gardening realm, the first change I’d make would be getting rid of waiting times to get blooms. I’d ensure whatever is planted starts blooming instantly. Although this is just my impossible fantasy, there are some fast-blooming flowers out there that can actually start blooming in less than…
Roses are deciduous plants known for their showy, often fragrant and colorful flowers that range in shades from white and peach to bright orange and deep red. But, something which all roses have in common is their preference for well-nourished soil. It’s understandable, then, that gardeners often look for natural ways to enrich growing conditions….