The Poinsettia is not a Christmas decoration but a houseplant with feelings, wearing a red holiday party costume for your sake. And yet, every January, an average gardener ponders: Do I toss the green stick out, or do I dedicate a large part of my life to appeasing my tropical housemate? I say, don’t send…
Since winter is right around the corner for many of us, I feel like this would be a good time to discuss cold-weather protection for shrubs. Yes, whether you like it or not, it’s important! In today’s article, we’ll not only cover that but also go over some ideal protection methods you can employ to…
Mulching, as most gardeners know,, is an essential winter task, especially if you grow plants that are tender or not very cold-hardy. In today’s article, we’ll take a look at plants that should be mulched before winter to ensure the best protection. But that’s not all! You’ll also learn about a few plants you shouldn’t…
As an avid cosmos grower, I never thought I’d need to plant anything with my cosmos and just let them grow on their own. Then, one day, my mom suggested that I plant marigolds with them, and when I did, they complemented each other so well…like a match made in heaven! Ever since then, I’ve…
For many gardeners, especially newbies, November can be a slightly tricky month to navigate. In many regions, it’s a transitional phase going from mild warmth to emerging cold, whereas in other places, it can mean peak wintertime. In today’s article, I’ll be taking you through all that you should cut back and leave alone in…
You might’ve heard that November is the ideal time to prune many perennials, but I bet nobody has ever told you the reason why this month is so special for pruning. Well, that’s what we’re going to discuss today. In this article, I’m going to take you through the ideal pruning time for each zone…