How did a tiny flower from the Usambara Mountains manage to win the countless hearts (and pots) across the globe? Because it is a queen. A bit spoiled, perhaps, and undeniably demanding, but what true tropical celebrity isn’t? Winter arrives, and Violet is ready to defy the weather (g)ods. Want Saintpaulia to show you what…
Plants are tough, but winter is the ultimate martini: cold and dry. Just like you would not send a party guest home thirsty, do not deny your plants one final drink before the freeze. In the case of Flora vs. Winter, we’re talking about H₂O, not C₂H₅OH (a.k.a. alcohol). The latter one is for you…
Roses were my first love in the garden. Sure, they’re a bit cliché and you see them everywhere, but that’s exactly why they’re so irresistible. If your bushes never make it through winter the way you hope, your cold-season maintenance routine is probably the missing piece. Today, I’ll show you how to mulch, prune, and…
Pruning appears deceptively easy. Yet, it is a critical, momentous, complex, high-risk endeavor. Your shears hold the immense power of the Universe to guarantee abundant spring blooms or to eliminate them immediately. The line between being a patient caretaker and a regretful butcher is exceptionally fine. Finding that correct window of opportunity means knowing exactly…
The forecast just dropped the dreaded F-word. Frost. But before you panic, let’s talk strategy. Preparing for the first deep freeze by following this guide is a truly brrrrilliant idea. You’ll get a compiled roster of nine high-maintenance bulbs that cry-o in winter and those that don’t care about cryo at all. A Word on…
No plant enjoys being forcibly relocated. But thanks to you, certain perennials just realized that their current location is trash. They’ve had a lovely summer hogging the light and looking fantastic, but now they’re crowded and demanding. Moving them now, however, gives their roots a fighting chance. If they survive, they’ll owe you big next…