At one moment, your poinsettia was whole and bold, and now it looks like it’s gone through a hole and is bald. What happened? Poinsettias are overly sensitive to their surroundings, like an introvert with social anxiety. Before you too panic and toss the poor thing into the compost heap, know this. They are not…
One of our Facebook community members recently asked about planting something in clay soil, and it made me realize just how much I’ve been neglecting old-school clay gardeners in my work, they deserve a lot more love and appreciation than they get. Today’s article is all about clay soil. We’ll discuss everything from enriching clay…
While the modern-day gardening community has a tendency to disregard anything that isn’t “ideal”, in my opinion, one should be more flexible and able to adapt to the circumstances present strategically. Many gardeners view soggy soil as something terrible, but they should really be looking at it as an opportunity, especially when plants that love…
After working as a gardener for more than 8 years and having talked to hundreds of fellow gardeners on the internet, I’m convinced that every one of us has a love for tall plants. I mean…the taller, the better, no? In today’s article, let’s revisit our deepest love for tall plants by going over a…
The truth is, while many dream of a full and abundant garden, not nearly so many actually want to work for it. There’s one thing you should do at the very beginning as an aspiring gardener. You need to clarify your garden’s purpose. Does it exist as a full-time job, or as a spectator sport?…
Although there is a strong narrative in the gardening community that annuals aren’t suitable for cooler weather, there are some annuals that may go against this idea. Today, we’ll be taking a look at cold and frost-tolerant annuals that grow well in cool weather without causing trouble. Trust me, you’ll enjoy this one, because things…