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…
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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,…
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…
When and How to Prune Forsythia Without Sacrificing Next Year’s Blooms
You will agree with me: most forsythia shrubs you see in private gardens just look “wrong” or even “ugly”. Why? It’s all down to pruning….
Deadheading Hydrangeas: When, Why & How to Cut off Dead Blooms, According to an Expert
We all love hydrangeas for their vigorous growth, long and massive blooms, and because they are very low maintenance, but if you want to give…
The Essential Spring Garden Prep Checklist for a Successful Growing Season
With warming temperatures and longer days, it is hard to not succumb to spring fever, especially when it comes to your garden. This winter has…
Pruning Tomato Plants for Maximum Yield and Plant Health
Whether or not to prune tomatoes is perhaps the most famous debate amongst gardeners. There are a number of conflicting opinions about the benefits and…