STOP PAYING FOR GARDEN "ESSENTIALS"

Half the stuff in garden aisles is just repackaged junk you already own.

The free version often works better.

And it lasts longer.

The only thing you lose is the markup.

👉 15 Expensive Garden Products You Should Never Buy Again​

THE ONE MONTH THESE PLANTS CAN HANDLE A MOVE

Warm soil powers root recovery.

Cool nights ease the shock.

In September, the window slams shut.

You’ve got days, not weeks.

👉 7 Plants You'll Wish You Moved Before Winter​

PLANT OF THE DAY: ICE PLANT

🪴 Delosperma cooperi (Ice Plant)
🌿 Plant Type: Perennial succulent groundcover
🌞 Light Needs: Full sun
💧 Watering: Drought-tolerant once established; water sparingly
🌡️ Temperature/Hardiness: Zones 5–9; cold-hardy in well-draining soil
🌱 Soil: Sandy or gravelly, sharply draining soil
📏 Typical Size: 5–10 cm (2–4 in) tall, spreading up to 60 cm (2 ft) wide
🎨 Leaves: Fleshy, cylindrical green leaves that glisten as if coated with frost, even in summer; blooms are vivid magenta-purple daisies

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Fun Fact: The shimmering “frost” effect on the leaves comes from tiny, light-reflecting bladder cells filled with water — a clever adaptation to intense sun.

Growing Tip: Plant in poor, fast-draining soil for the best color and bloom display; overly rich soil can make it leggy.

Bonus: Originally from South Africa, ice plant carpets can turn entire hillsides into a glowing blanket of purple in peak bloom, making them a pollinator favorite and a low-water landscaping hero.

GARDEN GEMS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

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Bring Lavender Back From the Brink​
Lavender looking more like firewood than flowers? These steps can pull it back from the edge and keep it thriving.
👉 How to Revive a Dying Lavender Plant​

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When Doing Nothing Is the Smartest Move​
Sometimes the best garden decision is to step back. Here’s when to put down the tools and let nature do the work.
👉 12 Times the Best Gardening Move Is Doing Nothing​

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Keep Your String of Pearls Perfect​
Those delicate beads need the right care to stay plump and gorgeous. Follow this guide for healthy, cascading strands.
👉 How to Care for String of Pearls Like a Pro​

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"I grow plants for the suspense. Will they live? Will they die? Tune in next week."

THE AUGUST HERB CUTTING SWEET SPOT

Heat drives growth, shorter days pack flavor.

Cut now and they root fast.

Wait, and they slow to a crawl.

This is how you bottle summer for winter.

👉 Why August is Prime Time for Herb Cuttings​