Are you completely out of planting ideas for the upcoming winter season? Don’t worry, fellas, I got you! In today’s article, we’re going to take a look at some winter-flowering plants that can add stunning beauty to your cold-season garden. To make things simpler, I’ll mention the ideal USDA planting zones for each plant, so…
Many people have the false belief that leafy greens are weak and sensitive when, in reality, that’s just not true. As a matter of fact, many leafy greens out there are super cold-hardy and can be overwintered fairly easily! In this article, we’re going to take a look at some cold-hardy greens in detail and…
You’re likely here because you’re completely fed up with your Christmas Cactus looking like the Ghost of Christmas Past. You’ve followed the “how-to” to the letter, yet still end up with a collection of green stems come December. You must also be tired of all the generic advice that leaves absolutely everything to guess. The…
For years, gardeners in my Facebook community have asked for my opinion on transplanting perennials in October. Today, I thought I’d finally answer that question…but in more detail. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at perennials you can transplant in October and how you can go about it in the safest way possible….
I feel like one of the biggest issues in the realm of gardening today is the fact that people have become impatient and are speedrunning tasks without thought. Fall rolls around, and suddenly secateurs are flying, but not every plant should be touched this time of year. Heavy pruning can spell disaster for certain shrubs…
Deadheading is already as tricky as it is, and doing it in October when it’s starting to get slightly cold outside can make it twice as challenging. I’ve heard many new gardeners complain about how their flowers didn’t rebloom the way they hoped after deadheading. This may have something to do with the flower varieties…