I’ve often mentioned my love for fragrance in the garden. To me, it just enhances even the visual experience for some reason. For many people, the fragrance may be icing on the cake, but for me, it’s a part of it. Regardless of my passion for fragrance, however, there can often be times when certain…
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…
No time, no space, but a lot of love for spring flowers makes an interesting equation. If these are your constants, the optimal solution lies in maximum beauty with minimal input. So prepare to get the best from spring’s favorable conditions, because I’m about to prove that a big flower impact can indeed come in…
I was 14 years old when I first learned the concept of deadheading from my mom. Initially, what worried me was the word “dead” in the name, which made me think she was killing her plants in some way. However, as time went by and I grew older, deadheading has now become a late spring…
Don’t let the looming cruel summer scare your planting plans. My zone-by-zone guide is on fire, no matter if it’s hot in the city or the countryside! So when the heat of the moment hits, these sweet 16 annuals will prove some like it hot, thriving where others wilt. Plant them with peace of mind…
Live close to a forest, they say. Stay in touch with nature. Well, what if nature decides your garden is a perfect all-you-can-eat buffet? What if the local deer population with discerning palates agrees? You need to add some deer-resistant perennials to the menu and keep the customers away. It’s not how hospitality works, but…