Hoping your ZZ plant flowers indoors is like expecting to spot a unicorn sipping Lady Grey with milk and sugar. Those few who have seen the rare bloom were either on special mushrooms or exceptionally patient gardeners. Choose your weapons wisely. Getting your ZZ (ZamiZami to friends) to flower is akin to achieving a black…
One concept I wish I had learned early on in my gardening journey is the value of growing plants that naturally fertilize the soil as they grow. It might sound crazy, but some plants really do fertilize the soil for you! In today’s article, we’ll be taking a look at these magical, productive plants in…
Back when I was young and beginning to develop a fondness for nature and gardening, flowers that changed colors as they grew were the most fascinating to me. And…I mean…for good reason. Imagine a flower that’s already incredibly beautiful taking on a completely different color right in front of your eyes! In today’s article, we’ll…
Horticulture is a lie, much like the cake. Getting an amaryllis to bloom precisely for the holidays (of your choice) has nothing to do with a green thumb but the 6-to-8-week rule. Sure, you can buy a potted amaryllis in December, but where’s the fun in that? What are you going to do with the…
Are you completely out of planting ideas for the upcoming winter season? Don’t worry, fellas, I got you! In today’s article, we’re going to take a look at some winter-flowering plants that can add stunning beauty to your cold-season garden. To make things simpler, I’ll mention the ideal USDA planting zones for each plant, so…
Every fall, you can practically hear the collective groan of homeowners staring down a freshly carpeted yard. It echoed on our Facebook page, filled with inquiries from rakers and antirakers. Should you welcome the leaf pile or tackle it like it owes you money? To rake or not to rake is apparently a bigger moral…