More than effort, hydrangeas require quick decision-making and action. One of the biggest confusions new hydrangea growers have is whether or not they should cut back their perennials in the fall. Instead of just answering the question generally, in today’s article, let’s take a look at the whole situation in depth and try to understand…
Summer annuals often have super short bloom times, and they’re pretty much gone by the time you really start to admire them. However, there are ways you can extend their bloom time and even get them blooming well into fall! In today’s article, let’s discuss summer annuals in detail and try to figure out what…
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…
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…