Ever noticed how most gardening advice floating around sounds like your grandma’s incantations to her prize-winning tomatoes? You hear it, you nod, but when you’re actually standing in front of your own sprawling plant… suddenly the magic feels a little lost in translation. There’s no voodoo, no chanting under a full moon, no elaborate rain…
Garlic is one of the few aromatic vegetables I’ve grown consistently in my mom’s garden over the last 5 years! Believe it or not, my first garlic patch was actually a disaster. Rot, fungal infection, and crippling death turned out to be the fate of that patch, but I won’t deny that most of it…
I was 14 years old when I first learned the concept of deadheading from my mom. Initially, what worried me was the word “dead” in the name, which made me think she was killing her plants in some way. However, as time went by and I grew older, deadheading has now become a late spring…
Lavender is a quintessential garden herb known for its fragrant flowers and foliage. In its native Mediterranean habitat, this aromatic shrub is found growing in rocky, nutrient-poor soils. This means that lavender typically needs little fertilizer to flourish. Knowing how and when to fertilize lavender will ensure this aromatic plant stays looking and smelling its…
Lavender is a fragrant, hardy shrub known for its aromatic purple flowers. It is relatively low-maintenance and grows best in full sun and well-draining soil. For lavender plants to maintain their dense, bushy shape, pruning is an essential part of their care routine. However, bear in mind that the timing of your pruning can affect…
Marigolds are among the most vibrant and easy-to-grow flowers, known for their bright, daisy-like petals in shades of yellow, orange, and red. These sun-loving plants have a bushy, compact growth habit and can flower prolifically throughout the summer and into fall. But to keep them looking their best and extend their flowering period, they need…