12 Wild Flowers to Sow in Fall for a Burst of Color Next Spring
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12 Wild Flowers to Sow in Fall for a Burst of Color Next Spring

Winter is a gray pause button on gardening joy, but the cold is good, and your wildflower seeds love it. Rather than sticking tiny things in your refrigerator, simply scatter them onto the chilly ground right now. And come spring, get ready to shock your neighbors with more than your choice of underwear on a…

9 Bulbs To Plant In November For Gorgeous Spring Blooms
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9 Bulbs To Plant In November For Gorgeous Spring Blooms

While the month of November is a difficult one to navigate, there are many things you can plant during this period to improve your garden tremendously.  In today’s article, we’ll be discussing bulbs specifically, and I’ll be taking you through a whole list of bulbs you can plant in November to achieve gorgeous spring blooms. …

How to Schedule Amaryllis Planting for Holiday Flowers
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How to Schedule Amaryllis Planting for Holiday Flowers

Horticulture is a lie, much like the cake. Getting an amaryllis to bloom precisely for the holidays (of your choice) has nothing to do with a green thumb but the 6-to-8-week rule. Sure, you can buy a potted amaryllis in December, but where’s the fun in that? What are you going to do with the…

12 Winter-Flowering Plants For Cold-Season Beauty
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12 Winter-Flowering Plants For Cold-Season Beauty

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…

7 Cold-Hardy Greens You Can Still Plant In October (By Zone)
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7 Cold-Hardy Greens You Can Still Plant In October (By Zone)

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…

Christmas Cactus Care Calendar: The Routine for On-Time Blooms
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Christmas Cactus Care Calendar: The Routine for On-Time Blooms

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…