Practical advice & moral support for the small-scale gardener
Perennial plants grown in pots have a problem: sooner or later, their roots will run out of room. And you, the container gardener, have a related problem: limited space for large pots on your balcony or patio. But when your beloved perennials outgrow their pots, it doesn’t have to be the end. In this step-by-step…
Summertime vacations are the best, but they have a downside for avid container gardeners like myself. How do I keep my potted plants happy and hydrated under the summer sun in my absence? I’m about to depart for my annual sojourn in Italy with my husband and his family. While I’m deeply grateful to be…
I regularly pass by a house in my neighborhood with the perfect salvia growing in the front yard. Likely a cultivar of salvia greggii, its blossoms are the creamy apricot hue I’m forever pining after. I’ve scoured nurseries and the internet for an identification, to no avail. I know it’s bad to covet thy neighbor. But…
If you have a south, west, or southwest-facing balcony, you know the afternoon sun struggle. While sun is generally a good thing, not all plants happily withstand the hot rays of the afternoon, especially in pots. But that doesn’t mean your balcony has to be desolate. There are plenty of plants that can take the…
Last week, I wanted to write a post about roses. But, finding myself defeated by work and life, something on my to-do list had to go. To be honest, roses are pretty intimidating and not the best topic to tackle if you’re already feeling overwhelmed. Experts devote their lives to becoming certified rosarians. An ancient flower laden with…