While perennials are both beautiful and reliable, one thing about them is that they do require regular trimming. And some might need it more frequently than others! In today’s article, let’s walk through a specially curated list of perennials you can trim in September to achieve a better flower show next spring. Why Early-Fall Is…
While many people don’t really care about collecting flower seeds these days, it’s actually something I believe more gardeners should actively start doing. In today’s article, I’ll take you through all there is to learn about flower seeds and discuss a few flower seeds in particular that you can collect this September. Let’s dive right…
Apart from queries about which plants to prune, a question I get very often is “When is it the right time to prune?” And, the answer to that is very straightforward…and disappointing: it depends! Since September is just around the corner, let’s limit some of the variables we need to worry about and focus on…
Tired of paying good money for new plants, only to watch them wither? What if I told you in my best infomercial voice that you could get more plants for free? Not by stealing them from your neighbors (though I admire having the bulbs to do it), but by digging up and dividing your over-eager…
The gardening rulebook is a thick, merciless tome full of commandments. Thou shalt deadhead thy spent blossoms. Or, thou shalt not suffer a weed to live. But now, as the calendar flips to September, it feels like some of those rules are starting to sound like suggestions. Let’s face it, a lot of what we’ve…
In the past, I’ve often heard about dividing irises to achieve healthier growth and longevity, but this doesn’t only apply to irises. As a matter of fact, most perennials should be divided from time to time to keep them growing well for decades on end! Since September is just around the corner, in today’s article,…