When I planted my first batch of indoor plants in my previous apartment’s balcony (yep, that’s right), I thought all they needed was a bit of water and sunlight to grow optimally. Oh boy, was I wrong… Soon, I noticed my plants wilting, shedding leaves, and losing their vibrant color. That’s when I learned the…
Zucchinis are known to be extremely beginner-friendly since they’re easier to grow than some of the other vegetables out there. However, my experience with them wasn’t the smoothest. After planting and observing my zucchinis for a while, I started to notice that they were beginning to wither. Leaves turned yellow, stems softened, and no matter…
Anyone who’s been following my work for a while knows that the concept of companion planting was introduced to me by a fellow gardener on an online forum. Trust me when I say this: companion planting has been a complete game-changer for my garden! It has revived my zucchini, peas, tomatoes, and arugula, and I’m…
Many beginner gardeners are told that their gardening has to come to a halt when December arrives. I was once one of those beginners, believing this myth, which kept me from making any progress in my garden during my first few winters. It wasn’t until later that I discovered the truth — there’s actually plenty…
Even to this day, I remember the level of frustration I felt when my hydrangeas refused to bloom in the first year of planting, despite all the love and care I’d put into them. I tried repeatedly, but the buds just never came. After some research and trial and error, I finally figured out why…
I’ll never forget the first time my hydrangeas bloomed properly. After multiple seasons of failure, lots of patience, and pruning, I was rewarded with vibrant, lush flowers that appeared to shimmer in the sunlight. It was a reminder of how the right care — especially proper fertilization — can truly transform a garden. In this…