I’ve written countless articles on the topic of propagation, especially on propagation from cuttings. It’s just something that’s very near and dear to me since my grandma and I used to propagate her houseplants from cuttings all the time when I was little. In today’s article, allow me to walk you through a special list…
The official gardener’s handbook says August is when you put down your snips and accept the slow march to autumn. It’s time to wave the white flag. The show’s over. You’ve earned a break, right? Well, I say it’s not over till it’s over. You only need to know which plants are preparing their final…
I’ve written multiple articles in the past discussing potential plants and shrubs one can plant to bring some level of privacy to the garden. Today, let’s take a slightly deeper dive into plants that not only create privacy but can also complement autumn foliage and make the garden a lot more visually pleasing. Trust me,…
I’ve written many August guides in the past that include everything from sowing and propagation to cleaning and pruning. However, there’s something I definitely need to start mentioning more often: flower seeds. In this one, allow me to take you through some common (and uncommon) flower seeds that would appreciate being harvested in the month…
While dividing is a very useful and productive technique in the garden, many new gardeners just don’t understand its purpose and aren’t able to take full advantage of it. In today’s article, not only will we discuss the importance of division in the garden, but also look through a list of reliable perennials that should…
Something I’ve commonly noticed with new gardeners is that they’re super impatient about things and tend to cut their winners too early. This was something my grandma noticed with me in my early days. I was cutting flowers too early and letting the weeds grow because I believed my timing was right (it wasn’t). In…