It’s that time of year again—your pruning shears are practically calling your name. You’re eyeing your garden, itching to tidy up the fading blooms and dry stalks left behind after summer’s show. But before you start snipping like a maniac, stop right there! Some perennials need their messy, wild, slightly unkempt look right now to…
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How to 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…
10 Flowers 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!”…
How to Protect Tender Perennials From Sudden Frost
You’ve babied those tender perennials all season—watering just enough, fertilizing with care, and proudly admiring the blooms like they’re your own leafy children. Then, bam! The weather app drops a frost warning out of nowhere, and your heart skips a beat. Nothing sends gardeners into panic mode faster than the words “sudden frost.” But don’t…
5 Reasons Why You Should Plant Wildflower Seeds In The Fall
There are so many reasons why you should plant wildflower seeds in the fall. Can you believe I used to think planting flowers was a waste of space? I wanted veggies to take up every ounce of square footage I had when I first started gardening. Now, my garden contains more flowers than ever…