Seed Scarification is the process of opening up, or penetrating the hard outer shell of a seed. There are several methods to scarify a seed. I will explain all methods with examples, pros and cons...
Category: Gardening Tips
Hello! For the last eight years I've been winter sowing annual, perennial, and vegetable seeds to get a head start on gardening for the year! I've found it to be the most economical and simple way...
Autumn leaves are one of the most underappreciated resources for your garden. In this article I will show you how you can use your leaves to drastically improve soil health. Using leaves as mulch...
Over the years I've grown multiple coneflowers in pots and had them survive the winter without issue. In this article I will tell you the key factors I've used to successfully grow Coneflowers in...
While flower gardens are beautiful, having one or more plants spread via Rhizome Roots (or runners) is extremely frustrating. We can stop plant rhizomes from spreading by creating a physical barrier...
Are your coneflowers getting really big? Are the centers dying while the rest of the plant seems healthy? It may be time to divide your Echinacea purpurea. Dividing perennials is very easy, even...