The month of August is typically considered “too hot” to plant anything. Gardeners will usually wait it out and opt for planting in late September or early October. That said, just because it’s a common practice doesn’t make it logical or correct! In today’s article, let’s go over a long curated list of flowers you…
Planning on achieving a late summer harvest this year, but don’t know how and where to begin? Well, congratulations, you’re in the right place! I meet many people on a daily who mistakenly believe that by August, it’s just too late to plant anything, and whatever they do plant will end up burned with the…
Although July is a slightly unconventional time to be planting flowers, it still works extremely well and can add tons of late-season color to your garden. I’ve been a fan of July planting throughout my gardening journey. If you’re looking for flower options you can play around with this July, you’re in the right place! …
Although this was never my concern as an experienced gardener, I see many beginners on the internet questioning whether they can plant vegetables in July and have them grow well. This seemed a little odd to me since I’ve never had my planting options limited by certain months. As a matter of fact, there’s…
Despite having a deep passion for gardening and garden work, I hate starting flower seeds indoors and transplanting them later. It takes too long, and getting the seedlings out of their containers can sometimes be very messy and frustrating. I’d choose direct sowing over indoor seed starting any day! To me, it’s just a quicker…
There’s no shortage of old wisdom in the garden, and companion planting—growing certain crops close together for mutual benefit—is one of the more enduring ideas. Among the most talked-about pairings is basil alongside tomatoes. It’s often repeated in gardening circles, passed on from grower to grower, and while not every claim about this duo is…