11 Secrets for Getting Your Christmas Cactus to Bloom Beautifully Long After the Holidays
Christmas cactus has really striking, exotic flowers – but a bad reputation! Yes, we all went through the disappointment… We bought it one winter in…
Gardening Guide
15 Plants That Beg You Not to Prune Them This Fall, and When to Cut Them Back Instead
“Fall is pruning time, and I am going to cut all my plants…” Stop! You cannot cut all trees and shrubs in this season, even…
What to Prune In Late Fall : Types of Pruning to Be Done from September to November
Fall is a busy time for gardeners, and a main task of this season is pruning! While from September to November the plants in my…
10 Can’t-Miss Fall/Winter Hydrangea Care Tips for Gorgeous Blooms Next Season
Fall care for hydrangeas isn’t just important—it’s a garden must-do! As autumn rolls in they are are “going to bed”, into dormancy, this is the…
Do This, Not That: 10 Fall Tasks You Can’t Afford to Miss for a Dazzling Winter Garden
Winter gardens with no flowers are a sad sight, empty, barren and colorless – but they don’t need to be! Now that fall is here,…
How to Plant Your Garlic This Fall for the Biggest and Best Bulbs
Planting garlic in the fall can lead to an impressive harvest the following summer, as the cooler temperatures and winter dormancy period can help to…
How Far Apart Should You Plant Lettuce? And Why It Matters
Making sure your lettuce is properly spaced with enough room to grow is very important. The challenge is that lettuce seeds are tiny and most…
8 Must-Dos Fall Garden Chores to Prepare Your Garden For Winter
Fall is here and winter is at the door, and good planning means good gardening. This is a busy season for garners, but what to…
How to Winterize Lavender Shrubs to Protect Them from Harsh Winters
Lavender, native to the sunny, hot, and dry regions of the Mediterranean, Middle East, and India, can be a bit tricky to maintain through the…
Are Mushrooms in Your Garden Soil a Cause for Concern?
If mushrooms are growing in your raised bed, or popping up all over your garden, then you might be worrying something is wrong. But don’t…