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How to Spot Perennials That Need Dividing Now

October 6, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

You can spot perennials that need dividing now.

If your garden’s starting to look like it partied too hard this summer, you’re not alone. Plants once lush and lively might be flopping, thinning out, or just looking… tired. Don’t worry—it’s not you, it’s them. Many perennials, those faithful garden workhorses that come back year after year, need a little tough love now and…

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10 Flowers to Deadhead for Extra Fall Blooms

October 6, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Some flowers should be used to deadhead for extra fall blooms.

There’s nothing more satisfying than squeezing out every last drop of color from your garden before the chill of fall sets in. But here’s the secret veteran gardeners know: deadheading is your golden ticket to an encore show. By snipping off faded flowers, you’re telling your plants, “Nope, you’re not done yet—keep those blooms coming!”…

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7 Fall Flowers That Outshine Summer Blooms

October 1, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Some Fall flowers outshine summer blooms.

Summer usually hogs the spotlight when it comes to flowers, with its bright petals and buzzing gardens. But here’s the truth: fall struts in with a show so spectacular it often makes summer look like a warm-up act. From fiery reds to golden yellows, autumn blooms bring drama, elegance, and boldness that summer just can’t…

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Why Your Garden Soil Might Be Too Rich

September 25, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Your garden soil might currently be too rich

Every gardener dream of rich, dark, crumbly soil. But here’s the plot twist: soil can actually be too fertile. While it sounds like a good problem to have, overly rich soil often backfires, leaving you with more problems than produce. Plants grow differently depending on the balance of nutrients, and too much of a good…

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