Amongst us gardeners, there’s always a silent consensus on which months are the best to grow certain plants. However, I often tend to have controversial and unorthodox takes that many old-school gardeners would disagree with. One of my unorthodox takes is that annual flowers grow best when sown in June. It may sound odd to…
Throughout the course of my writing journey on the internet, I’ve given quite the love and attention to traditional plants. Ornamental grasses, however, have always been neglected. Is that fair? Not at all! I’ve played around with tons of ornamental grass varieties in my mom’s backyard garden, and they’ve been a staple since day one. …
Gardening makes a delightful hobby when you dabble in it. As you learn more and dig deeper, it starts to consume your time and attention like a tomato devouring fertilizer. And not everyone has endless hours to deadhead, feed, and fret over their flowers. What those busy gardeners need are options! So, for those moments…
When I was young, I used to think of bees as bad insects whenever I saw them entering my mom’s garden. I thought they would eat the crops and destroy all the flowers in there. Well, turns out I was way off on that one. Bees in the garden weren’t our enemies, they were actually…
Designing a garden border is a lot like casting for a TV series. You need your leading stars, reliable supporting roles, and, let’s not forget, the impactful character actors. When every plant plays its part, you get a compelling story, no matter the season. With all of it in mind, here’s who you aspiring gardening…
Are you someone who has a deep-rooted passion for gardening but also a packed schedule that keeps you away from your garden for weeks on end? Well, one way you can turn this distance to your favor is by planting flowers that are resilient and thrive on neglect. In this article, we’ll be taking a…