Perennials are the backbone of any vibrant garden, offering reliable blooms and structure year after year. As the days grow shorter and nights start to cool, it’s easy to feel that end-of-season slump—especially when you’re dreaming of those autumnal hues and cozy morning mist! I know how frustrating it can be to see your favorite...
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August is the perfect month to get a head start on next year’s garden by propagating plants you love. As daylight begins to shorten and growth slows, many species allocate energy into their roots, making cuttings and divisions especially successful now. I know how frustrating it is to lose a favorite bloom each year—been there!—so...
As the days grow shorter and that crisp hint of autumn drifts into the air, your flower garden needs a little extra TLC to transition from summer’s blaze into fall’s cozy embrace. It’s such a bummer when your hard work wilts away under early frosts—been there! Taking the time now to tidy up, replenish nutrients,...
August can feel like the home stretch of summer’s marathon, with scorching sun and parched soil threatening to wilt even the hardiest blooms. I know how disheartening it is to step into your garden and see drooping petals instead of vibrant color—been there! But with a few targeted strategies, you can help your flower beds...
August can feel like the grand finale of summer’s floral show, when the garden swells with color even as the sun starts to soften its glare. It’s such a thrill to stroll among blooms that refuse to fade, from blazing dahlias to delicate asters, each offering a last burst of vibrant petals before fall creeps...
It’s such a bummer when you’re excited about lush garden growth only to realize your plants are wilting from thirst—been there! Some of our favorites actually crave consistently moist soil to look their best, and underwatering them can stunt their bloom, invite pests, or even cause leaf drop. In this guide, I’m thrilled to share...
It’s late summer, and your pothos—native to the tropical rainforests of the Solomon Islands—still has plenty of growing left in it! While daylight hours begin to shorten, a few targeted tweaks to your care routine can coax inches of new, vibrant foliage. I know it’s such a bummer when your once-lush vine starts stretching out...
Late summer often feels like a gardening crossroads: days are still warm, but plants begin shifting energy from leafy growth toward root development and sometimes even preparing for fall blooms. With soil nutrients often depleted from vigorous spring and early-summer growth, this phase is crucial for replenishing what’s been lost. By adopting targeted fertilizing techniques...
As summer days begin to wane and the garden’s energy seems to ebb, annual flowers can swoop in to save the day with an encore of brilliant blooms! These colorful performers shine when perennials start to tire, offering fresh vibrancy right through August and into September. By selecting the right varieties, you’ll create a living...
I’m so excited to share these twelve strategies to keep your garden bursting with blossoms even as summer winds down! August can be a challenging month—scorching days, sporadic storms, and plants that think it’s time to rest. But with a few targeted actions, you can coax another wave of color from your borders and containers...
It’s such a thrill when your aloe vera bursts into bloom, sprouting tall stalks crowned with vibrant, tubular flowers! Native to the arid regions of the Arabian Peninsula, aloe is accustomed to dramatic shifts—intense sun by day, cooler nights, and almost no water in between. When grown indoors, replicating those conditions can feel tricky, but...
As summer’s heat begins to wane and leaves hint at turning, your garden doesn’t have to fade into muted browns and greys. A strategically chosen palette of vibrant red bloomers can keep your borders ablaze well into autumn’s chill. From classic chrysanthemums to exotic spider lilies, these 15 red-flowering stars will not only brighten the...