Gardening

Pruning clematis can seem tricky, but it doesn’t have to be. The best way to prune your clematis depends on its type, but generally, you want to cut back old growth to help new flowers grow stronger. Knowing which group your clematis belongs to will make pruning easier. When you prune at the right time…

Pruning your mint plants is an easy way to keep them healthy and full of fresh leaves.  To prune mint, cut back about one-third to half of the stems during the growing season and trim the plant to around an inch above the ground at the end of the season.  This helps your mint grow…

Are your raspberry bushes looking overgrown and tangled? It might be time to give them a good pruning. Pruning raspberries is in the spring an important part of maintaining healthy plants and maximizing fruit production. In this article, we’ll go over the basics of how to prune raspberries in the spring to keep your bushes…

Drying mint is an easy way to save your fresh herb and enjoy its flavor all year long.  You can dry mint by air-drying, using an oven, or a food dehydrator, depending on what you have at home.  Each method helps keep your mint’s taste and aroma so you can use it in teas, cooking,…

Peonies are one of the most beautiful perennial flowers you can grow in a cottage garden. Their large blooms, sweet fragrance, and long lifespan make them a favorite for flower beds and cut flower gardens alike. But over time, peonies can become overcrowded, leading to fewer blooms and weaker plants. Dividing peonies helps rejuvenate older…