Garden Blooms

Epsom salt is one of those garden tips that never seems to go away. Some gardeners swear by it for tomatoes. Others sprinkle it around roses. You may have even …

I’ll be honest with you: I’ve planted every single thing on this list. A couple of them I planted twice, which tells you I’m either an incurable optimist or a …

Confession time: for three springs in a row, I blamed my sad, flowerless hydrangeas on the weather, the soil, and possibly the squirrels. The real problem? Me. I had been …

I’ll be honest: I believed several of these garden “rules” for years. They sounded helpful, they were passed down by other gardeners, and some even seemed like common sense. But …

I’ll be honest with you. For the longest time, I assumed deadheading was just something you did. Full stop. Snip the spent blooms, tidy things up, encourage more flowers. Seemed …

We all want our container plants to thrive, and nothing is more frustrating than watching a beloved plant slowly decline from soggy, waterlogged soil. So when someone tells us to …

I’ll say it plainly: I’ve made some spectacular mistakes in this garden of mine. After four decades of digging, planting, pruning, and occasionally talking to my roses (don’t judge), I’ve …

I planted a weeping willow about 15 feet from my house years ago because it looked so graceful. My plumber still hasn’t forgiven me. Planting a tree feels simple at …

If you’ve ever felt a little guilty for leaving a plant in the plastic pot it came in… let me take that guilt right off your shoulders. Some plants actually …

Fall isn’t just about raking leaves. Many perennial plants thrive when they’re cut back during this time. November is the perfect time to cut back a number of different garden …

Are you tired of waiting until spring to start your flower garden? Here’s a secret that experienced gardeners know but rarely share: October is actually one of the best times …

Are you tired of waiting until spring to start your flower garden? Here’s a secret that experienced gardeners know but rarely share: September is actually one of the best times …

That gorgeous clump of hostas is looking a bit crowded, isn’t it? And those irises haven’t been blooming quite as profusely as they used to. Your gardening instincts are telling …

We all love our houseplants for bringing a touch of nature indoors, but are you accidentally stressing your green companions by keeping them too cramped? While some houseplants thrive when …

There’s nothing quite like the excitement of planting something new and then checking it every few days for signs of buds. But here’s where many gardeners set themselves up for …

You know that satisfying feeling when you’re out in the garden with your pruners, diligently snipping off every spent bloom to keep your flower beds looking pristine? Well, here’s something …

Summer heat can be brutal, especially on your garden. As temperatures rise, your plants may start to wither or become stressed under the scorching sun. But fear not, fellow gardeners! …

We’ve all been there – standing in the garden with pruning shears in hand, wondering “Should I cut this back now, or am I about to make a huge mistake?” …

We all want our gardens to look their absolute best, don’t we? There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of walking through your flower beds and seeing continuous waves of colorful …

Zinnias are popular garden flowers known for their vibrant colors and hardy nature. They thrive in sun-drenched areas and require well-drained soil to flourish. To ensure the success of your …