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There is a pervasive notion that a houseplant, to be proper, must live in a pot. A sturdy, sensible, terracotta pot, most likely, with a matching saucer to catch the drips. We have been taught to see this as the natural order of things: roots require containment. But this tidy arrangement, for all its practicality,…

Mental health experts often emphasize the importance of connecting with nature to alleviate stress and anxiety. For gardening enthusiasts in the Yampa Valley, this connection comes with a unique set of challenges. The region’s unpredictable climate, characterized by late spring snowstorms and rocky soil, can make growing plants feel like an extreme sport. However, regenerative…

As the mercury soars during the sweltering summer months, gardeners face a formidable foe: extreme heat. This scorching weather puts plants under immense duress, causing them to wither and appear desiccated. To mitigate this, it’s essential to adopt a few clever strategies that will help your garden thrive despite the blistering temperatures. One of the…

Tomatoes are a cinch to cultivate, provided gardeners sidestep two common pitfalls often made in May. Gardening expert Monty Don from Gardeners’ World highlighted on his blog the key tasks for May to prime gardens for summertime, emphasizing that this is the moment to start sowing tomatoes. The ideal timeframe for sheltered greenhouse planting of…

My dear compatriots, let us not be fooled by the notion that gardening is solely the domain of the verdant and the fortunate. No, my friends, it is a pursuit that can be sullied by circumstance, nay, even by the very fabric of our existence. For I have observed, in my various excursions into the…

The verdant tapestry of spring has unfurled, casting a warm, crepuscular glow upon the landscape. As the seasons transition, the throngs of mortals hasten to revitalize their domiciles and outdoor sanctuaries, seeking to imbue them with a vibrant, effulgent sheen. The esteemed Home Depot, a bastion of commerce, has responded to this zeitgeist by conjuring…

One such task is pruning roses, which should be done carefully to promote healthy growth and encourage blooming. Autumn is an ideal time to plant clematis, a climbing plant that flourishes in the cooler temperatures. With proper care, these plants will provide a stunning display of colors in the coming years. As the seasons change,…

According to recent reports, as the gardening season approaches its crescendo, it proves opportune to confer a beneficial boost to one’s plants prior to the onset of inclement weather. Autumn, specifically, is deemed an ideal time to accumulate compost from garden waste and incorporate kitchen scraps, such as tea bags, coffee grounds, and potato peels,…