Just a few days ago, I noticed that one of our readers on Facebook asked if she should deadhead her roses after they bloom or not. Unsurprisingly, this seems to be a confusion most new gardeners have. While we did write back to her separately, I thought I’d address this topic in a detailed article…
While I’ve written many articles on the topic of cutting plants in fall, there are certain plants out there that you probably shouldn’t cut since birds will need them during the wintertime. In today’s article, we’ll go over a long list of these plants together and try to understand just why birds tend to rely…
Dahlias are already a complex perennial to grow, and they can become even more challenging to grow during the wintertime. Thoughts and queries like when to dig them, how to store them, and where to replant them confuse the heck out of new gardeners, and they start to move away from this beautiful perennial for…
Many people love conventional plants and flowers, but they pay little attention to shrubs. This is kind of sad, considering how productive and beautiful shrubs can be in the garden. Many times, shrubs are planted around the edges of the garden to grow tall and provide privacy, but invasive shrubs can totally ruin this dynamic. …
Do you feel your hostas are lacking the enthusiasm and vigor you expected from them? Well, the problem might be that you’re not dividing them timely. In today’s article, we’ll discuss hostas in detail and go over a step-by-step tutorial on how you can divide your hostas this fall season to achieve bigger, healthier plants…
Basil has long been valued in gardens not just for its scent and flavour, but for the way it supports other crops when planted thoughtfully. It’s a plant that performs best in warm conditions, with good airflow and consistent moisture, traits it shares with many other kitchen garden staples. But basil doesn’t just coexist with…