Understanding Sunlight Exposure Evaluating Your Garden’s Location One of the coolest things I’ve learned over the years is how vital sunlight is for a garden. If you don’t assess your garden’s location, you might end up planting shade-loving plants...
Understanding Your Garden’s Water Needs Assessing Soil Type First off, if you’re going to have a garden, you gotta get to know your soil! Different types of soil have different water retention capabilities. For instance, sandy soil drains pretty quickly,...
Understand the Importance of pH Levels What is Soil pH? Soil pH is basically a measure of how acidic or alkaline your soil is. It’s kind of like checking the temperature before you dive into a pool—you want it to be just right. Most plants thrive in soil that’s...
Identifying Plant Diseases Spotting the Symptoms When it comes to plant care, the first step is knowing what the hell is going on with your plants. Over the years, I’ve learned to look for the signs — yellowing leaves, wilting flowers, or odd spots. Each symptom can...
Choosing the Right Flowers for Each Season Understanding Seasonal Flower Varieties Choosing flowers for your bed is like picking the right outfit for the weather. Each season has its unique charm, and so do the flowers that thrive during that time. In my experience,...
