Many times, people in the comments have asked me my thoughts on fertilizing flowers in June. I’ve always thought it’s a good idea, but people are often skeptical since the temperature and environmental conditions don’t look as familiar or favorable. In today’s article, I’ll be taking you through a complete June flower feeding guide based…
Parsley (Petroselinumcrispum), a close relative of carrots and fennel, is technically a biennial but usually grown as an annual for its fresh, flavorful leaves. Parsley is one of the simplest herbs to grow, but regular snipping will help to keep it productive through the growing season. Whether grown in a garden bed, a container, or…
As odd as it sounds, my mom’s garden was absolutely filled with petunias at one point. Like we had nothing other than petunias initially. Then one day, my gardener grandma came to visit and basically knocked some sense into me, telling me it was time to plant something other than petunias as well. But man,…
For all you newbies reading this, yes, cutting certain plants and flowers can actually make them bloom again! Though this might sound like a strange and counterproductive concept, it actually works and is used by many gardeners to refill their gardens with color a second time. Think of it as doing something seemingly counterproductive to…
Doesn’t deadheading sound a little… extreme? As I stand eyeing my roses with pruners in hand, it’s hard not to feel like the Queen of Hearts. I shiver, getting ready to declare, “Off with their heads!” And for many plants, like roses, that’s exactly the right command to boost new flowers. But here’s a secret…
Apart from “What plants/vegetables do I grow?”, the most common query I receive from beginners is whether cutting back or pinching is the best technique for encouraging stronger blooming. To be fair, they both have their upsides and downsides, and are useful in their own unique ways. In this article, I’m going to walk you…