Hydrangeas are renowned for being relatively low maintenance, and having the ability to fill out garden spaces with vibrant blues, pinks, reds, and purples, as well as pearly whites. So, when your hydrangeas start changing color, or even worse, fading, it’s easy to think there’s something wrong with your plant. The bad news is that … Read more
Sunflowers come in different sizes and colors, but a lot of people first get interested in growing sunflowers to have a massive flower towering over them. If you’ve planted sunflowers that started flower before they were barely taller than you, there are several possible reasons, including damaged roots during transplanting, an early cold snap, or … Read more
Sunflowers are a favorite in the garden both for their beauty and the harvest of delicious, nutritious seeds. So, it can be disappointing to find some (or a lot) of your seeds are actually empty inside. Poor seed filling (= the development and growth of the seed inside the shell) is not just a problem … Read more
Hydrangeas are one of the most popular flowers among gardeners for their bushy growth habit and perennial blooms. But where hydrangeas really shine is in flower arrangements. They come in many shades, from wedding-bouquet-white to bright sky blue to stunningly vivid, almost burgundy, deep pink. Below are seven of the best examples of hydrangea varieties … Read more
Your seedlings look healthy but the surface of the soil is a bit dry, so you give your seedlings a nice soak. The next day, you check on your seedlings and notice several of them (or even worse, all of them) have wilted. The soil looks fairly moist, but you figure they need more water, … Read more
Coconut coir is a versatile growing medium that can be used as an ingredient in potting mix, in hydroponics, and even for growing mushrooms. You may have seen people using it or just noticed it in nurseries or online while shopping for garden supplies. Is it worth using in your garden? Read more to learn … Read more