Monsteras bring shade and immense beauty to a garden. Unlike colorful and vibrant plants, they are much simpler and hold beauty in their simplicity. It’s like that plant that doesn’t draw much attention but makes you miss its presence when it’s not there. An unfortunate reality of monsteras is that they’re quite susceptible to rot,…
Many new gardeners who’re preparing compost for the first time struggle to identify when it’s ready. And, unfortunately for them, compost needs to be fully ready to be of use in the garden. This means it should be fully decomposed and have no organic materials lying in there whole. This article will walk you through…
For gardeners, a compost bin is a cost-effective tool that can be used to turn waste, which would normally be thrown away, into nutritious matter for plants. Think about it, the food scraps and shells you throw out every morning can serve as a source of organic goodness for your crops! Sounds like a win-win…
Whenever the topic of composting comes up, a lot of people have questions about what foods and materials they can compost. Some think composting just means turning fruit peels into nutritious matter for plants while others have weird ideas about composting whole trees and logs at once. This article will provide you with all…
Peonies are beloved for their large, lush blooms and vibrant colors, but to get the best out of these perennials, proper care, especially fertilizing, is essential. Fertilizing your peonies not only boosts their growth but also ensures abundant blooms throughout the season. In this article, we’ll cover how to fertilize peonies, when to do it,…
In all my years of plant collection, I have not found a more important topic to discuss other than soil health. No matter how good your plant is, if you have unhealthy soil, there’s no environment for your plant to thrive. Recently, several people have reached out to me with bitter complaints about how expensive…