Did you know that succulents are one of the varieties of plants that is most susceptible to root rot? It’s true. Because succulents store water in their leaves, they are really sensitive to overwatering. In fact, overwatering can turn a succulent from healthy into mush within just a few days! But don’t despair, there’s a […]

There is one garden task that is rather fun for this time of the year… fall planning! Start dreaming about what changes you’ll make this autumn – which plants to move around or new plants to buy.  Fall is a good time to plant different perennials, so give it some thought! It is hard to […]

Remember to continuously harvest your fruits and vegetables to prolong growth and production and avoid attracting pests. Harvest summer squash when it’s young and tender (8 inches). Newly planted trees and shrubs need one to two thorough soakings per week and lawns need 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week. Soak, don’t sprinkle. Annuals […]

Forget the perfect plot. A “messy” garden is a centuries-old idea that will bring more joy (and less work) to your backyard. Dear Garden Grower, We often think of gardens as symmetrical, well-tended, planned, and maybe even tame. Flowers are colorful borders. Plants are trimmed and organized. Ornaments are carefully plotted and considered. But what […]