Compact climbers are often the backbone of many old-school vegetable gardens. However, people also plant them in patio pots and balconies because their vertical growth can pretty much adapt to any environment. If you’re having trouble finding compact climbers suitable for your gardening ventures, worry not, because I’m here to help! Today, let’s take a…
Believe it or not, lavender has personally been a very controversial plant for me. My mom and I would often have disagreements about planting lavender in the garden, and even when I started posting my gardening work on the internet, people argued that Russian sage was a better alternative. Keeping up with the controversial theme,…
In hot, dry climates or full-sun gardens, keeping plants alive through summer can be a challenge. Many common garden plants begin to struggle in hot temperatures or in areas with low rainfall. But some species are adapted to exactly these conditions. Whether you’re dealing with drought-prone soil, reflective heat from paving, or extended dry spells,…
Although I’m not the biggest fan of clematis flowers, my mom absolutely loves them and grows them in her backyard garden all the time. Now that old age has caught up to her, she often has me sow the seeds and water the clematis for her. If you’re looking to grow clematis but don’t know…
What do you do to counteract the invasive spreader? You spread faster. You look prettier. You smell better. You charm pollinators. You clash, and you win. The garden is yours! Who are you? A native groundcover team, swat-ting space invaders while looking awesome. Ground-Covers Can Be Gorgeous and Without the Invasion! Ever found yourself battling…
When turning your garden into an eat street for pollinators, native flowers are the well-stocked diner, serving up precisely what the community craves. Every local bee, butterfly, and hummingbird knows the menu by heart and finds a perfectly nourishing meal every time. What about exotic ornamental blooms? They might be visually attractive, but ultimately disappointing…