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…
Are you a fan of spring flowers? Personally, I freaking love them! Anybody who has ever visited my mom’s backyard garden in the springtime always has something to say about the ridiculous number of spring blooms we have in there. I mean, the whole place becomes a vibrant color bomb, to say the least. In…
Though fertilizing is a relatively simple and straightforward process, the kind of plant you’re working with can make things a little more complicated. For some flowering plants, you just need to fertilize them every so often and forget about it, whereas others might demand extra care or caution. In today’s article, we’re going to dive…
Petunias (Petunia × hybrida) are widely cultivated annuals loved for their colorful, trumpet-like flowers. Their ornamental value in summer borders, containers, and hanging baskets is undisputed, particularly in regions with a reliable period of warmth and light. However, to sustain their long flowering period and bushy shape, regular maintenance is essential, most notably through deadheading….