April Rose Pruning Guide: What to Cut for Each Type
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April Rose Pruning Guide: What to Cut for Each Type

Winter’s over. Dull, lifeless rose canes ruin the scenery, so sharpen those shears for a ruthless edit. When April yells “Action!”, it’s time to get to work! If you’re not sure when your roses should be waking up, we explain how to tell exactly when roses are ready to bloom and grow in this guide….

Hydrangea Care in April: 7 Things to Do for Bigger Blooms
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Hydrangea Care in April: 7 Things to Do for Bigger Blooms

April is a short window, so you might appreciate a blueprint for legendary hydrangeas. Trust me, it’s significantly easier than training a cat or explaining the internet to your uncle. If your hydrangeas stubbornly refuse to bloom year after year, we also wrote an article explaining why hydrangeas aren’t flowering and how to fix it….

What to Cut Back in April: 12 Perennials You Shouldn’t Ignore
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What to Cut Back in April: 12 Perennials You Shouldn’t Ignore

The April weather report predicts a 100% chance of growth if you act fast. Moreover, peeling back the dead layers feels like unwrapping a gift from Mother Nature. And who doesn’t love a gift from nature?! And if you’re already planning your spring garden, we also put together a guide on flowers you can direct-sow in…

7 Perennials You Should Thin in Early Spring for Stronger Growth
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7 Perennials You Should Thin in Early Spring for Stronger Growth

Some plants are clearly planning a planetary takeover, starting with your flower beds. These seven species spread faster than a glitch in the matrix. Reset the balance by thinning them in early spring, or prepare to find out exactly how deep the rabbit hole goes. The Anatomy of the Thin Thinning perennials isn’t about making…

10 Perennials to Divide in March for Stronger, Healthier Growth
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10 Perennials to Divide in March for Stronger, Healthier Growth

Gardening is a slow-motion game of chess against nature, where the pieces grow, multiply, and battle in ways you can’t see them. Are you a grandmaster or not? Your opening move starts in March. Reorganize the board now. 10 Crowded Perennials You Should Divide in March Your backyard hides a fortune in free plants, hidden…

Orchids After Blooming: Cut Back or Leave Alone?
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Orchids After Blooming: Cut Back or Leave Alone?

The fate of your orchid depends entirely on its specific lineage. Most grocery orchids in the U.S. belong to the Phalaenopsis family, which offers more options than a streaming service. The rest, however, are more of a one-hit wonders when it comes to that flower spike. Moth Orchids If you have a Phalaenopsis (moth orchid),…