Misty mornings and frosty nights make for one miserable Mediterranean shrub. There’s simply no thyme for laziness when frost is on the prowl. But wood you believe that a few simple tasks can make all the difference? Sage advice says January determines your spring success. So let’s make sure your herb garden stays mint. Frost…
Everyone loves a peony until it’s 30ºF outside and the wind is biting. Suddenly, the joy of gardening evaporates faster than your breath in the wind. Do it anyway! Let’s get these chores finished so we can both go back inside for coffee. A Peony for My Thoughts? Actually, a lot of pennies, because if…
Warning: your lavender did not come with a winter-proof warranty! It is cold, it is wet, and it is certainly not happy about the current humidity levels. Winter presents the ultimate trial by ice for your aromatic shrubs. As you cannot hit the undo on root rot once it starts, playing defense becomes your only…
January turns mild-mannered homeowners into hedge-trimming zealots, yet tidiness is a trap that leaves your perennials shivering and exposed. You finally have a hall pass to stay inside and drink coffee while the yard takes care of itself. Fulfill this New Year’s resolution some other time. The Logic Behind Leafing Them Alone Hollow stalks provide…
Certain indoor plants shed baggage when winter hits, much like reasonable people shed their social obligations. It’s a clever move, and they’re perfectly fine. There is a difference between a dead stem and a smart survivalist conserving energy. All you need is to learn more about biological budgeting. The 11 Bald and Beautiful Houseplants While…
Ignore Susan next door staring at your mismatched gardening outfit while you assault your shrubs. Your February garden may look like a slow-motion documentary about beige, but your favorite blossoms are busy beneath the surface as winter loosens its grip. They can’t wait to bounce back. And Susan doesn’t know that. Surprise her. Flowers That…