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…
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,…
Yes, if you didn’t already know, cutting runners off a strawberry plant can drastically boost fruit yield in the coming growing seasons. In this article, we’re going to discuss why that’s the case and how you can cut these runners the right way to boost overall fruit yield. Let’s dive right into it! But, Wait,…