The calendar says holiday season, but your warm-zone soil whispers “opportunity.” While most people opt for peppermint lattes and sensible knitwear, we know better. December arrives, and with it the perfect moment for advanced garden ops: dividing perennials. It’s the ultimate BOGO event of the season. So stop rooting around for holiday savings. The biggest…
Hydrangeas are one of the plants I get the most questions about, and for good reason! They’re beautiful, but they can be picky. Fall is actually one of the best times to set them up for success, whether you’ve just planted new shrubs or you’re caring for ones you already have. Fall hydrangea care is…
December is the month of festivities, questionable holiday sweaters, and gardens that look like a teen classroom, all messy edges and theatrical sighs. It is the month of wondering how much of the fading flora you should ruthlessly hack to the ground. Should you tidy up every floppy perennial? Or leave the seed heads waving…
Do you dream of a perfectly sized, sweet bumper fruit crop next summer? That dream begins now. With leaves gone, the structural truth is exposed, revealing branches that steal sunlight. Postpone the gym membership! Your real New Year’s resolution starts in December as you branch out and spread the holiday shear across your dormant orchard….
The first rule of the garden club? Always talk about the club. The second rule? The planting season never truly ends. While most people sip cocoa and cry in seasonal shopping lines, we know December is a surprisingly busy planting window. Forget about a fancy greenhouse. Forget about waiting until spring, too. Before you test…
Although fertilization comes easily to most passionate gardeners, there are certain plants that can be much trickier to fertilize than others. Unfortunately, the beloved snake plant is one of them. In this article, I’m going to provide you with a easy guide on fertilizing snake plants without causing unwanted stress or damage to the roots….