Every garden has one of those hard-to-reach shaded spots where the grass is thin and patchy and other flowers have a hard time growing and fading. It could be the long, dark strip on the …
More Than You Think, Why Your Garden Needs Coneflowers Think of a flower that doesn’t ask for much but delivers a lot: bright color from the dog days of summer till the first hint of …
You probably want more of your Calathea’s beautiful leaves in your life if you adore it. But before we get our tools, we need to know one important thing about these beautiful plants: the only …
TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) The Allure of Soilless Calathea The subject that both novice and veteran plant owners are interested in is: can the beautiful and notoriously picky Calathea really flourish in water? You …
Lilac’s smell is a strong way to travel through time. A single breath can take you to a grandparent’s garden, your childhood home, or a country road you haven’t been on in years. But for …
You’re not the only one who loves the idea of roses but hates the reality. For a long time, the word “rose” has meant high-maintenance gardening, which is only for people who are really dedicated. …
It might be distressing to see your gorgeous Calathea, a plant with stunning, prayer-like leaves, start to wilt and die. You can sense a rush of terror, but the most crucial thing to do first …
TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) The Plant Lover’s Dilemma You just got a beautiful Calathea with leaves that are painted with complicated designs of green, pink, and cream. You find the ideal place for it, …
An asparagus patch is a long-term investment in your garden and your table. It’s a true legacy planting. If you take good care of it, it can grow tasty, nutrient-rich spears for twenty years or …
Let’s be honest for a second. If you garden, you’ve probably been disappointed by hydrangeas before. You watered, worried, and waited a whole year, only to get a thick, leafy green shrub with no blooms, …