Admit it. You perfectly fit the unique role of the adrenaline gardener. While others were out enjoying autumn weather, you were wisely saving your bulb-planting energy for a last-gasp sprint. We, the glorious procrastinators, prefer a thrilling challenge. You are not late, fellow deadline dodger. You’re a time optimist with a unique planting schedule. If…
Rose care in the fall is a thorny subject. If your rose had its way, it would probably whisper, “I’ll never let go, Jack. I’ll never let go”. Should you, by chance, prune incorrectly, you will soon feel like you are standing in a crowded room, screaming at the top of your lungs, and no…
As strange and impractical as the topic of this article might sound, it’s actually true that there are houseplants out there that can grow without sunlight. Yes, these particular types of indoor plants prefer shade rather than direct sunlight! Today, we’ll take a look at shade-loving houseplants in detail and shine some light on what…
Many times in our Facebook group, people have asked whether growing shrubs in the peak of winter is a good idea. And, my answer has always been: it depends on the shrub. In today’s article, allow me to share with you a careful selection of shrubs that bring color to the garden even in the…
A moldy fruitcake leftover? That’s hardly the peak of holiday disappointment. The true Christmas anticlimax is when your Schlumbergera refuses to Schlumbergera. It’s not for lack of trying, though. It’s for lack of darkness, proper temperature, and perhaps too little (tough) love. If a stern talking-to, then begging on your knees hasn’t worked, welcome to…
While there are tons of different plant types and varieties out there in the world, I find shade-tolerant plants to be the most unique, with perennials being my favorite since I don’t have to go out of my way to replant them every year. As you’ve probably already guessed, in today’s article, we’ll be taking…