I’ve spent most of my gardening journey looking for plants and flowers that do not compromise on color or bloom time when faced with dry conditions. To absolutely no surprise, these gems are quite rare. With years of experience, months of research, and another few months of experimentation, I have finally curated a list of…
Are you a fan of spring flowers? Personally, I freaking love them! Anybody who has ever visited my mom’s backyard garden in the springtime always has something to say about the ridiculous number of spring blooms we have in there. I mean, the whole place becomes a vibrant color bomb, to say the least. In…
Have you ever wondered about the different lifestyles of your flowers? Some are homebodies, perfectly content to stretch out and deep-root in their spacious (garden) beds like a favorite uncle. Then there are the more adaptable spirits who seem to thrive in cozy (hanging) apartments. But do you know which of these outgoing tenants truly…
I’ve often mentioned my love for fragrance in the garden. To me, it just enhances even the visual experience for some reason. For many people, the fragrance may be icing on the cake, but for me, it’s a part of it. Regardless of my passion for fragrance, however, there can often be times when certain…
Creating a garden that supports its own health is often a matter of encouraging the right relationships. Among the most helpful partnerships is that between flowering plants and beneficial insects. Ladybugs are among the most reliable natural controls for aphids, which can damage a wide range of plants. By planting species that offer food and…
Though fertilizing is a relatively simple and straightforward process, the kind of plant you’re working with can make things a little more complicated. For some flowering plants, you just need to fertilize them every so often and forget about it, whereas others might demand extra care or caution. In today’s article, we’re going to dive…