Gather ’round, fellow dirt worshippers, and let’s address the elephant in the potting shed. You’ve probably been lured in by dreamy pictures of endless salvia flowers, right? And just when you’re feeling smug about your green thumb, midsummer hits, and suddenly your salvia looks like it’s forgotten its purpose in life. Been there, done that,…
The internet can be a very helpful and confusing place at the same time. I mean…some time ago, I searched up ways to prune my pothos plant, and people just seemed to have complicated the hell out of it. The same is the case with deadheading geraniums or any other plant. In today’s article, I’m…
When you’re a Southern African native, what do you miss about moving elsewhere? The sun. The consistent warmth and long, bright days. If you thrived in that kind of ample light, you’d understand why your Pelargoniums (the “geraniums” filling your pots) crave it so much. Show these bright Southern souls a warm welcome, and watch…
Tomatoes are easily the most vulnerable crops out there… at least in my experience. I’ve dealt with pretty much everything, including heat stress, poor fruiting, rot, pest infestations – you name it, it’s probably happened in my mom’s backyard tomato patch. Despite all that, however, today, our tomato crops thrive and give us bigger and…
Although it sounds counterproductive to trim down a plant to get it producing more, that’s oddly just how things work in the garden! Many crops can even perform better with a little pruning, and in today’s article, we’re going to discuss them all. You’re also going to learn how and when to prune them for…
Good health relies greatly on proper nutrition. What’s appropriate for Zinnias, you might ask? Whoever believes they will grow on good vibes alone, tough luck. They have an endless summer bloom cycle to fuel and demand a steady diet. In other words, ignore their nutritional needs, and you might as well resign yourself to sparse…