Marigolds are among the most popular flowers for gardens, known for their vibrant colours and pest-repelling properties. Deadheading not only helps plants stay looking neat, it is also an important process to help encourage more blooms. But what exactly is deadheading, and how does it benefit your marigolds? What is Deadheading? Deadheading is the simple…
Spring is truly springing into action, and for us green thumbs, that means getting our hands a little dirty, in the best way possible! May is a prime time to give certain plants a little snip-snip to encourage an even more energetic growth and a dazzling display in the coming weeks. May the May pruning…
While hydrangeas may be the most outrageously beautiful perennials, they’re also quite delicate and high-maintenance, needing lots of love and attention to grow well. In today’s article, I’ll be taking you through some of the most common care mistakes people make with hydrangeas and what you can do to avoid them. Let’s get right into…
Pruning perennials is difficult not only because of the effort and precision it requires but also because of the planning involved, such as figuring out when the right time to prune would be. If you’re planning to go about pruning in early spring, here are 11 perennials that could potentially benefit from it, leading…
Many people think that whenever they’re growing a certain plant or flower, they just have to plant it and forget about it entirely. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. When it comes to hydrangeas, care and maintenance are just as important as planting and fertilization. Caring for them diligently and in the right way…
I meet a lot of gardeners on a daily basis who mention they aren’t the biggest fans of spring pruning. I, on the other hand, take spring pruning religiously. If you were searching for a spring pruning guide, today’s your lucky day! In this article, I’ll be walking you through a list of plants that…