What Are These White Eggs on My Cabbage? (And Should I Worry?)
We all want to grow beautiful, healthy brassicas in our gardens, but there’s one tiny visitor that can quickly turn our dreams of perfect cabbages into a nightmare of holes …
Coneflower Deadheading Guide – What To Cut and What To Leave
If you’ve been growing coneflowers (Echinacea) in your garden, you’ve probably found yourself standing there in midsummer, staring at those spent blooms and wondering: should I cut them or leave …
Stop Watering Your Orchids WRONG! (5 Watering Methods That Kill Orchids vs 5 That Keep Them Thriving)
Here’s a confession from fellow orchid enthusiasts: most of us have killed more orchids with kindness than neglect. We see those elegant blooms at the grocery store, bring them home …
5 Plants That Love Being Root-Bound (Plus 5 That Need Room to Grow)
Picture this: you’ve just spent your weekend lovingly repotting half your plant collection, giving each one a spacious new home with fresh soil. You’re feeling like the ultimate plant parent …
Deadheading Self-Seeding Plants! 5 Flowers to Let Go to Seed (Plus 5 That Need Constant Deadheading)
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 …
5 Plants That Need Filtered Water and 5 That Don’t Care!
You know that moment when you’re diligently watering your houseplants with fresh tap water, thinking you’re being the perfect plant parent, only to notice mysterious brown leaf tips appearing or …
Hibiscus Tree Care: Complete Guide on Growing Hibiscus
Hibiscus plants are tropical beauties that will bring an exotic look to your garden. They are durable plants that can grow to be up to 15 feet in height, and …
12 Heat-Tolerant Shrubs for Summer Heat
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! …
10 Common Pests to Watch for in Late Summer Gardens
As the summer heat lingers and your garden bursts with life, it’s not just the plants that are thriving. Late summer brings a host of uninvited guests eager to feast …
Alyssum Care: Complete Guide on Growing Alyssum
Alyssum is a tender perennial grown as an annual in much of the U.S. This delightful little plant produces clouds of delicate flowers with a sweet honey-like fragrance. While white …
5 Plants That Hate Mulch (Plus 5 That Desperately Need It)
We all want our gardens to thrive, but what if I told you that one of the most common gardening practices might actually be hurting some of your plants? Today, …
You’re Using the Wrong Potting Mix! 5 Plants That Need Special Soil and 5 That Thrive in Regular Mix
You know that sinking feeling when you bring home a beautiful new plant, pot it up in what you think is perfectly good soil, and then watch it slowly decline …
Don’t Cut These Back Yet! 5 Plants to Prune Now (June and July) and 5 to Wait On
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?” …
You’re Fertilizing All Wrong! 5 Plants That Hate Fertilizer + 5 That Are Secretly Hungry
You know that moment when you’re lovingly caring for your plants, thinking you’re being the perfect plant parent by feeding them regularly, only to watch them mysteriously start struggling? Or …
You’re Watering These Plants Too Much! 5 Houseplants That Hate Wet Feet & 5 That Love It
Are you standing there with your watering can, wondering why some of your houseplants are thriving while others look like they’re staging a dramatic protest? Well, let me ask you …
Stop Putting These Plants by Windows! 5 Houseplants That Hate Direct Light and 5 That LOVE it!
You know that feeling when you bring home a gorgeous new houseplant, place it proudly by your brightest window, and watch in horror as it starts to fade, wilt, or …
5 Flowers That You Should Deadhead – And 5 That You Should Leave Alone
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 …
When and How to Fertilize Zinnia – Getting Zinnias Blooming All Season Long
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 …
15 Perennial Flowers to Direct Seed in May
Looking to add lasting color to your garden without the annual replanting hassle? May offers the perfect opportunity to direct sow perennial flowers that will reward you with years of …
20 Perennials to Plant in May
We all want gardens that deliver year after year without constant replanting and fussing. That’s the beauty of perennials – these garden workhorses return season after season, rewarding you with …