dry climates

Are You Wasting Money on Plants That Don’t Survive Your Climate?

January 3, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Buying a plant feels like winning a tiny lottery. You’ve picked a lush green beauty, imagined it thriving on your patio, and envisioned the compliments rolling in from your friends. But then… it wilts, browns, or mysteriously vanishes within a week. Suddenly, that once-proud greenery becomes a money pit, and your dreams of being a…

How Climate Change Is Quietly Changing Fall Gardening Forever

November 27, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Fall gardening used to be a predictable ritual—cool mornings, crisp evenings, and soil that practically begged to be planted. But lately, gardeners are looking around wondering why their pumpkins resemble beach balls, their mums are blooming in August, and the kale they planted is suddenly melting like it’s on a tropical vacation. Something strange is…

7 Low-Maintenance Flowers That Thrive With Little Water

June 20, 2025 by Teri Monroe Leave a Comment

Love the look of a vibrant garden but don’t want the hassle of constant watering? Especially in the summer, things like water bans and dry climates can be especially challenging to maintain your garden. These low-maintenance flowers are perfect for dry climates or busy gardeners. They’re not just tough, they’re beautiful, too. Here are 7…

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Should I Use Enviro Ice On My Plants? by Kathryn Vercillo Every week, I receive food from Hungryroot. It's a great…
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How to Protect Boxwoods From Winter Burn

Your boxwoods may look perfectly healthy in October, but by February, those beautiful green shrubs could be covered in ugly brown and bronze patches. It’s a frustrating sight, especially when you’ve spent years growing a neatly trimmed hedge or invested money in landscaping around your home. The culprit is often winter burn, a common problem…

Why Evergreens Need Deep Watering Before Winter

Your evergreen trees may look perfectly healthy in October, but what happens beneath the soil could determine whether they survive the winter without damage. While many gardeners focus on raking leaves, trimming shrubs, and preparing flower beds for freezing temperatures, one important fall gardening task often gets overlooked: watering evergreen trees and shrubs. Unlike deciduous…

Stop Cleaning Up Your Garden This Fall — 7 Things Experts Say to Leave Alone

If your fall gardening routine involves cutting everything back, raking up every leaf, and leaving your flower beds spotless, you might actually be doing more harm than good. While a tidy yard may look appealing, many of those seemingly messy plants and leaves serve an important purpose during the colder months. In fact, some of…

How to Prevent Salt Damage Near Driveway Plantings

Your driveway might be perfectly clear of ice this winter, but the shrubs and flowers growing alongside it could be paying the price. Every time you spread rock salt or another deicing product, some of those chemicals can eventually reach nearby landscaping. By spring, you may notice brown evergreen needles, damaged leaves, or plants that…