Have you noticed how some gardens just keep blooming while others start to fizzle out halfway through the season? The secret is simple—deadheading flowers. This easy little practice can keep your plants looking fresh and blooming their hearts out from spring to fall. In this post, I’ll walk you through exactly what deadheading is, why…
Starting a flower garden is such a rewarding experience, but if you’re new to it, it’s easy to make a few missteps along the way. From planting flowers in the wrong spot to forgetting to harvest your blooms, even small mistakes can keep your garden from reaching its full potential. The good news? Most of…
Are you seeing the first signs of your garden waking up from winter? In this post, I’ll share March gardening tips and to-dos for the Pacific Northwest to help set your spring garden up for success. Here in the Pacific Northwest, the month of March is all about embracing the transition into spring and getting…
Ever wondered why some plants dazzle you for just one season while others keep coming back year after year? In this post, I’ll break down the unique benefits of annuals and perennials, showing you how each can add its own splash of color to your garden. I’ve always loved mixing both annuals and perennials in…
Want to make your garden even better this year? Improve your garden by learning from last year’s successes (and, let’s be honest, the mistakes, too!). Every season teaches us something new, and using those lessons can make a big difference in how your garden grows. Believe it or not, now is the perfect time to…
Do you keep a gardening journal to track your garden’s progress? Keeping a detailed record of your gardening activities makes it easy to note successes and failures and plan for future adjustments in the garden. Have you ever had that moment in the garden where you thought, “Didn’t I plant something amazing here last year?”…