My mom had this sort of “gardening tradition” where she and I would prune the backyard flowers in the month of August and have a refreshing sweet treat as a reward right after. I never asked what the point of pruning in August was because I was too young at the time, but now that…
I’ve written many monthly pruning guides in the past, but some of them are slightly complex and difficult to understand for the average new gardener. That’s why I’m writing this article – your simplest guide to August pruning. Today, you’ll get exactly what you want, which is to learn what plants you should and shouldn’t…
Look at the hosta leaves, look how they shine for you! And everything you do, yeah, they were all… yellow. Is the solution to coldplay their leaves, prevent the yellowing, or both? Is this more a Fix You scenario, or a Don’t Panic situation? Stay tuned (and keep your eyes on the screen). Why Hostas…
Although peace lilies are said to be low-maintenance, they can actually be a pain in the bum once they start showing problems. One of the most common problems with peace lilies is poor blooming results, which can stem from a plethora of underlying reasons. In today’s article, let’s discuss a few of these reasons in…
While others are interested in shiny flowering plants when they’re young, I actually admired houseplants a lot during my teenage years. Flowers were cool and beautiful, but they never intrigued me like pothos or snake plants did. From a very young age, I learned to care for houseplants alongside my mom, who also took an…
Have you ever seen a patch of brown marigold leaves? If not, nothing to see here, browse along. But. What if your marigolds currently resemble a collection of autumn potpourri? ‘What did I do wrong this time?’ you ask, probably to an unresponsive trowel you affectionately call Sandy Loam (don’t pretend you don’t). Chances are,…