If you’re looking for flowering shade plants to fill in the vertical space between low-growing ground covers and tall trees or shrubs, this list of tall shade perennials will come in handy. Over the winter, I started mapping out ways to bring more height and…
Are your tomato vines outgrowing their trellis? Do you long for a homegrown tomato but only have a small balcony garden? Maybe it’s time to try a dwarf tomato! Dwarf tomatoes grow to be less than 1.5m (5 feet) high, and many of them mature…
Late August can feel tricky in the garden. Many summer blooms start to disappear just when the heat peaks, leaving beds looking tired and dry. I’ve been there (and I know the disappointment), but there are some plants that shine when others fade. These unique…
Spring is usually thought of as cleaning season — and as we inch closer to it, I’ve got renewal and organization on my mind. One of my favorite ways to honor the shifting seasons and welcome in fresh energy is with smudge sticks. Smudging is…
So… I’ve fallen down a rabbit hole. Again. This time it’s bee balm (Monarda fistulosa) — you might know it as wild bergamot or horsemint — and oh wow, this plant is doing the most. I planted it because, honestly, the flowers looked like tiny…
If you’ve ever stood in front of your hydrangea wondering why it’s suddenly pink instead of blue—or spotted a dreamy purple bloom and wanted to recreate it—you’re not alone. I’ve been there too, digging around in the soil, testing pH, and learning firsthand how hydrangeas…
If you’ve got an old patio umbrella—or spot one headed for the trash—don’t toss it. Here’s how I turned a curbside umbrella into one of the most budget-friendly garden trellises for vertical gardening. It works beautifully for climbing vegetables, pole beans, cucumbers, flowering vines, and…
When water is limited and the soil is dry, it might seem like your garden options are slim—but that’s exactly where drought-tolerant grasses shine. These resilient plants don’t just get by with minimal water; they thrive in it, turning harsh conditions into beautiful, textured landscapes…
When the sun finally slips away and the sky turns soft and blue-gray, something gentle settles over the garden. The air cools. The wind slows down. Everything feels just a little more still. And in that quiet space between day and night, a moon garden…
A backyard should feel like a sanctuary, but nosy neighbors and open sightlines can ruin that sense of peace. Adding a trellis is a classic, practical way to create privacy, while bringing natural beauty and personality into your outdoor space. Trellises support climbing plants, block…