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My fellow gardeners, it’s June! This means our peonies will soon finish flowering. You know the saying, all good things must come to an end. Well, we can’t expect the second set of blooms, but what we can do is prepare our peonies for the next season. Of course, we want more fragrant and stunning…
Summer is almost here and we’re getting ready for the first taste of homegrown watermelons! However, every gardener who grows watermelons knows they’re a bit fussy over their conditions. I remember the first time I planted watermelons in my backyard. I did my best to meet all their requirements but the only thing I was…
June is here! Our spring chores in the garden are all completed, and some of you may now think they can rest a little. Well, June isn’t the right time for rest because your prized plants need you, some more than ever! I like to think of this period as a chance to increase the…
One of the best decorations for your garden are the colorful flowers of sweet petunias! If you plant them once, it means that your yard will welcome these beautiful plants every season after. My friendly advice is to choose as many colors as the petunia offers! By doing so, you will bring a tiny little…
Buddleia, also known as the butterfly bush, is one of the most beautiful flowers you will ever see. Its purple flowers remind me of lilacs, and the scent will really leave you breathless! But this flower has many disadvantages that can be harmful to your garden as well as the ecosystem! I must admit, I…
If you live a fast lifestyle and don’t have time to take care of your flowers every day, then this plant is great for you because it requires low maintenance! Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Monkey Grass! Don’t judge a book by its cover (or its name!). Although, I have to admit, the name is…
The worst thing that can happen when you pick fresh fruit is seeing a tiny worm smiling at you after the first bite! If you want to get rid of these annoying crawlers for good, then you’ll have to take matters into your own hands! It’s not too difficult, though! Before grabbing your gloves and…
Making apple pie, drinking the most delicious, natural juice, or even producing your very own tasty, homemade jam? I mean, who wouldn’t want apples in their garden!? Don’t even let other inexperienced gardeners discourage you with their, “Oh, but apples take forever to grow” mentality! Not that they need someone to gossip or share their…
No matter how many plants are in a garden, if there’s a snowball viburnum, that’s all you’ll notice. It’s simply something about those clusters of white blossoms that leaves everyone speechless. That’s why gardeners put a lot of effort into maintaining the plant so that it can bloom profusely. I didn’t have much luck with…
It’s finally time to plant carrots! I hope you are as excited as I am! I plant them every year, but this time I came up with a genius idea. All you need is one big container, and you’re ready to go! Containers are actually great for planting carrots. This is the best option for…
Heavy rains leave quite a mess in our yards, and if you have a spot where rain constantly collects, it’s likely a no-go zone for plants. There was a barren spot in my garden for years until I found a super simple yet effective solution: a rain garden! If the term doesn’t ring a bell,…
Homemade veggies and fruits are the best, right? They are the healthiest option and much tastier than the ones you buy in the store. I know that many of you don’t have adequate space to create your very own large vegetable garden. Or, that you maybe don’t have enough time to take care of it….
Are you planning to welcome this summer with delicious fresh tomatoes? There is no better refreshment on hot days! If you want to plant red fruits this season, that’s great news! When I first started growing tomatoes, I didn’t really have any idea how to do it because I had heard so many different stories…
With spring coming to an end, we all want to get in shape for the summer! Guess what? Asparagus is here to help you! This plant is perfect for preparing healthy and tasty dishes. If you think that you can’t plant it in pots, you’re wrong. You can even plant this guy in an apartment…
Say hello to the most delicious fruit ever! It’s the one and only, Tomato. I’ve been planting them for years now, and I can only say that tomatoes go with every dish. Especially when it comes to salads, because this boy can make them even better! It’s really easy to grow them, but the real…
Last year, mushrooms started popping up in my yard out of nowhere (seriously, it was like they owned the place!). I was wondering: where did these little critters come from? And, more importantly, are they dangerous? Even though I am a fun-gal (get it, fungal?), I didn’t sign up for a fungal takeover in my…
Watermelons are definitely a trademark of summer! If you have them in your garden, I’m sure you can’t wait for them to produce the juiciest and most delicious fruits. But the road to ripe and flavorful watermelons is pretty long, and there’s a lot to do to get there. Apart from providing them with the…
After catching my eye from the very start, Anthurium has been a mainstay in my plant squad, never losing its allure over the years. I spend a lot of time caring for it because I don’t want a single flower to drop! Yes, watering, soil, and light are the three things you need to be…
Summer is coming, everyone! I can’t decide what excites me more: the warm temperatures or the fact that my plants will be at the peak of the growing season! Well, it’s probably the latter. Houseplant lovers, this news just got even sweeter! The majority of indoor plants sleep during the winter, wake up in spring,…
It’s cucumber season! Well, winter is finally over (phew) and summer will soon be knocking on our door, which only means one thing – it’s planting time! As a beginner, I didn’t know much about how to plant cucumbers. I only knew that they were healthy and went well with every dish. I mean, the…
Do you want to have the juiciest tomatoes in the whole neighborhood? Of course, your answer is yes! The season for planting this delicious fruit has begun (yes, tomatoes are actually fruits). Usually, everyone just plants them in the greenhouse and waits for them to sprout. Many people don’t know that there is a trick…
When I first started gardening, I heard a lot about companion planting but never really gave it a try. However, after watching my cucumbers get bullied by pests one too many times, I decided to do a bit of research. That’s when I discovered that certain flowers, like marigolds, could be the perfect protectors for…
Growers often choose clematis for their fences, walls, and even pots, and I can’t blame them! These plants look absolutely spectacular, especially when in full bloom. Once your clematis starts flowering, it will steal the show and transform your garden into a captivating display of colors. Call me poetic, but clematis flowers simply bring out…
Let’s say you’ve got a plant that has outgrown the pot it lives in. You can tell that the pot is bulging and the roots are coming out of the bottom of the pot. So, you grab all your gear, pull out the plant, and set it into its new, bigger, more luxurious home with…
The tulip season has officially ended and, yes, it makes me sad, too. But don’t worry my fellow growers – next spring, your spring garden can be a vibrant showcase of these beauties again. But… there’s always a but, right? Tulips won’t feel thrilled if you just leave them in the ground. Call them drama…
Would you like to add some new color to your backyard? Most gardens typically have red, white, and yellow plants. So, guys, get out of your comfort zone! Believe me, I was also attached to only one flower, but when I discovered this, it changed everything! When I heard about Heliotropes, I immediately ran to…
Adding vertical interest to your garden can be pretty challenging. Yes, there are many plants you can use for this purpose, but a few come with their own set of hurdles. Just take a look at the black-eyed Susan vine. Its appearance is breathtaking, it doesn’t need a lot to thrive, and it attracts hummingbirds…
I remember the first time I set up a sprinkler in my yard – I had no clue where to put it (give me a break, it was my first time!). I thought, “How hard can it be?” Well, after a few soggy patches and some very dry spots, I quickly realized that placement is…
We have a few days until May is over and, for growers, that means not much time is left for some gardening chores. Call me dramatic, but perfect timing means everything when growing plants. Pruning is the best example, and if you mess it up, your plants won’t look the way you want them to….
It’s May, my fellow gardeners, and I know how busy you are at the moment! Well, that makes two of us. Some of you may still be planting new varieties and others will be focused on their lawn. I, on the other hand, am completely focused on my forsythia which stopped flowering a few days…
Are you tired of your garden feeling like a brick yard every time you try to plant something new? Trust me, I’ve been there! I used to dread gardening days because my clay soil would cling to my shovel like peanut butter on a spoon. Plants struggled to grow and I was on the verge…
Admit it, sunflowers are the best part of summer gardens! Their bright blossoms cheer everything up no matter how dull the day is. But there’s a long road from a tiny sunflower seedling to a spectacular blooming plant. And if you mess up even one thing, you won’t see it happening. I’m talking about repotting…
Nothing can lift my mood like seeing birds flying over my yard. Not to mention the excitement I feel when they come by and spend some time there. If you’re into bird watching, then you must have a bird feeder. And if you have a bird feeder, you must clean it. I suppose no one…
Nothing screams summer better than the scent and flavor of watermelons. If you’ve tasted homegrown watermelons, then you’re one lucky person! And you’re even luckier if you have enough space in your garden to grow them yourself. I don’t find watermelons to be that difficult to grow but there’s one thing which can go wrong. …
Imagine this: it’s a sunny day, and you take a big bite of a sweet, juicy melon. Can you think of anything more delicious? Well, guess what? It can get even better – if you grow that melon yourself! You might think growing melons is only for super skilled gardeners, but it’s actually pretty easy….
Growing zucchini for the first time? Well, buckle up my fellow gardener, because you are in for a ride! I remember the first time I grew zucchinis; I was just strolling through my garden, admiring the lush greenery, when all of a sudden I spotted brown patches all over my zucchini plants! I was panicking…
When I stumbled upon giant hogweed in my garden, it was like facing a formidable foe. The burns it caused were no joke (trust me, I can still feel the pain), and I knew I had to act fast! But how exactly do you get rid of giant hogweed without causing harm to yourself or…
If someone had told me a few years ago that I would enjoy bird watching as much as gardening, I would’ve said they couldn’t be more mistaken. And here I am now, waiting for the most glorious creature ever, the pine siskin. Even though they aren’t as big or showy as other common birds, there’s…
Wait a minute: there’s a slug that can actually help your garden instead of completely ruining it? Trust me, I was surprised as you are, but it’s totally true! My fellow gardener friend mentioned this so-called “super slug” whilst we were chatting about our gardens, and i was like, wait what? I’ve spent my entire…
One weekend, I was all set to fire up my grill for a barbecue, but to my surprise, I found a little mouse just hanging out inside. Yes, I was absolutely grossed out and seriously considered never using it again. I shared my grill surprise with my sister, and she assured me it’s not uncommon….
The time for filling your patio with potted plants has finally come! Many growers decide on standard plants, such as pansies and petunias. Yes, these varieties look breathtaking, but I found something even better: sweet peas! It’s definitely not a plant you’ll see on every patio but that does not diminish its beauty. In my…
With summer practically knocking on our doors, it seems as though spring has passed by in the blink of an eye! I had big plans for my spring garden but somehow lost track of time (shoutout to all my busy gardeners out there). And when that happens, I just remind myself that it is still…
I’ve started a new hobby recently which involves trying unusual hacks related to gardening. Some are pretty interesting and others, to put it mildly, don’t make sense. But that didn’t stop me from searching for more. And imagine my surprise when I came across a weird name for a soil test: the underwear test. My…
Many gardeners refer to roses as drama queens. They may be fussier than other plants, but they’re still queens and nothing can compare to their beauty! I mainly discuss light, water, and soil for roses with my fellow gardeners. However, there’s one question I frequently get from beginner growers: should we fertilize roses? If you…
I bet we can all agree on one thing: mealybugs are the absolute worst. Ugh, I had the worst time with mealybugs! I was just minding my own business, taking good care of my plants, when all of the sudden I noticed these pesky critters creeping in. I didn’t want to use pesticides as they…
Gardeners meticulously plan their gardens nowadays, and everything looks well-maintained and polished. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s a beautiful thing, but I’m into more natural designs. And the best way to achieve this design is to plant wildflowers. It’s not only about the beauty but also about the benefits these spectacular plants bring…
If spring had a trademark, it would be the daffodil! No matter how many times the forecast says it’s spring, for me it starts when I see daffodil blossoms. They’ll stay on the plant for about 6 weeks, which isn’t enough if you ask me. I wish they lasted all year long! Since that’s impossible,…
What’s prettier than a magnolia tree in full bloom? More magnolias! These plants look absolutely breathtaking and, in my humble opinion, nothing can compare to them. I’m sure you’ve already heard of the southern magnolia, and that’s definitely the most popular species. But there’s one variety that deserves even more attention! I present to you…
Peace lilies have been stealing hearts with their stunning foliage and bold blooms for ages. Besides, they are super easy to satisfy (some sun and watering will do the trick). But the secret to keeping those flowers blooming and flourishing like never before is giving them a little nutrient boost. I’m gonna be completely honest…
If you’re dreaming of a blooming paradise in your garden, nailing down the right fertilizer is essential. Trust me, I’ve spent countless hours sifting through options, feeling just as overwhelmed as you might be right now. After experimenting with various fertilizers, I’ve discovered some standouts that I just have to share. I don’t mean to…
Everyone loves gardens filled with sweetly scented blossoms. And I can’t deny that I’m a huge fan of them myself, but the absolute winners for me are citrus trees. Their scent is incomparable, not to mention the tropical vibe they bring to my garden. No wonder I spend so much time fulfilling their needs and…
Adding a splash of vibrant color to the yard is the main goal of geraniums – lovely heat-tolerant flowers that can thrive almost anywhere. As someone who’s always loved the hustle and bustle of a thriving garden, I can’t help but get excited about these blooming beauties. Not only do they add a pop of…
No matter how much we love the spring, it’s the summer garden display that steals the show. We need to wait a little longer for the temperatures to rise but there’s one thing we can do right now: sow flowers! Yes, April is the perfect time to plant summer bloomers that will adorn our outdoor…
Are you ready for the summer symphony of cicadas? Or maybe not so much? If you’re anything like me, you love the warm weather vibes but could go without the cicada melody that comes along with it. As much as I appreciate nature’s chorus, sometimes a little peace and quiet in the garden is all…
As April rolls around with sunny days and warmer temperatures, it’s time to roll up those sleeves, grab your trusty trowel, and get ready for some springtime gardening! Just imagine standing in your backyard, the sun warming your face and the scent of freshly turned soil tickling your senses. You’re surrounded by rows of vibrant…
Picture yourself in a tropical oasis, surrounded by lush greenery and the sweet aroma of exotic flowers. Now imagine a magnificent tamarind tree standing tall amidst the vibrant foliage, its branches filled with tangy-sweet fruit. As you pluck a ripe pod and taste its deliciousness, you ponder the idea of growing your own tamarind tree…
Has anyone ever told you the biggest secret about orchids – they’re a bit tricky to keep happy! I know, the struggle is real, especially when it comes to watering them. It’s like walking on a tightrope – one slip-up and your flowers suffer. But what if I told you there’s a way to skip…