I’ve written tons of articles on propagating hydrangeas in the past, and it has genuinely been quite a fun ride. Many have found those articles to be very helpful, while others look for deeper, more comprehensive answers to their hydrangea queries. This article is perhaps going to be the most detailed and comprehensive guide on…
Gentle as they may be, petunias are bound to dominate your outdoor space. They will conquer your hanging baskets (and your heart) with a stunning array of colors and forms and landscaping versatility. While some traditional types demand regular care, newer hybrid varieties are developed to be whatever you need them to be: self-cleaning, heat-tolerant,…
I don’t know about you guys, but I personally find the scent of lavender in my mom’s garden so calming that it makes me want to fall asleep in there every time I’m watering the plants. Over the years, I’ve learned a thing or two about growing lavender that has made the whole process substantially…
While my grandma was still alive, I remember her often mentioning that she loved growing flowers in planter boxes. Photographs of her garden from the early 1980s reflected her passion and love for planter boxes in the most beautiful way possible. Today, I thought why not have a discussion on pots and planter boxes and…
Quite expectedly, many gardeners are drawn to petunias for the undeniable visual punch. But let’s be honest, a garden overflowing with petunia blooms often comes with a challenging commitment: endless deadheading, precise watering, and fussing over their demands. After years in the garden, I can tell you there are plenty of alternatives with way less…
Rosemary has a reputation for being a tough, low-maintenance herb. It tolerates poor soils, hot sun, and long dry spells better than most culinary plants. But if you’re after lush, bushy growth with soft, fragrant stems that are pleasant to harvest—you need to prune. Not aggressively, but at the right times and with the right…