15 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Moving A Christmas Cactus Outdoors (And How To Avoid Them)
Giving your Christmas cactus a little outdoor vacation can really perk it up, but timing and placement are everything. I’ve made the mistake of rushing …
PLANTS & FLOWERS
15 Key Differences Between Catmint And Catnip Every Gardener Should Know
Catmint and catnip may seem like garden cousins, but they each bring their own unique charm and quirks to the table. Knowing these 15 key …
13 Easy Steps To Make Your Peonies Last All Summer Using Parchment And Your Fridge
Wish your peonies could last more than just a few days? With parchment paper and your refrigerator, they can. This 13-step method makes it easy …
19 Gorgeous Flowers You Can Plant In July—And Still See Bloom This Season
Think it’s too late to plant flowers in July? Not even close. There are plenty of fast-growing bloomers that thrive in the summer heat and …
These 20 Butterfly Plants Will Instantly Transform Your Garden (And Support Pollinators)
There’s something magical about seeing a butterfly flutter through the garden on a sunny afternoon. I used to think you just had to get lucky …
15 Simple Tips For Growing A Dazzling Petunia Garden That Blooms All Summer
Petunias are one of those go-to flowers I plant every summer without even thinking twice. They’re reliable, cheerful, and fill up containers like they were …
17 Annual Flowers That Bloom All Summer (Even In Scorching Heat)
When the heat kicks in and other plants start to droop, I always count on my go-to heat-loving annuals to keep the garden going strong. …
15 Places You Shouldn’t Plant Coneflowers (And 5 Where They’ll Actually Thrive)
I’ve made my share of mistakes with coneflowers—planting them in spots that looked fine at first but ended up being totally wrong. These tough-looking perennials …
20 Heart-Shaped Summer Flowers That’ll Steal The Show On Your Porch
Want to add charm, color, and just a little romance to your porch this summer? These 20 heart-shaped flowers are sweet, stunning, and full of …
18 Perennials That Thrive In The Shadiest Corners Of Your Garden
Struggling with those dark, gloomy spots in your garden where nothing seems to grow? I’ve definitely battled with stubborn shady corners that felt more like …