Do you ever feel like you are constantly battling pests that want to devour your hard-earned harvest before you even get a taste? It can be incredibly frustrating to spend weeks nurturing your seedlings only to find them riddled with holes or covered in aphids. I have been there many times, and I know exactly…
Do you want a garden that looks like it belongs on a magazine cover without spending every weekend weeding? I know exactly how you feel, because finding that perfect balance of beauty and low maintenance can be tricky. The good news is that Allium ‘Millenium’ is one of the most reliable, “set it and forget…
Do you ever look at those stunning, architectural purple globes in professional landscapes and wonder if you could grow them yourself? You absolutely can, and the secret to those towering “Purple Sensation” or “Globemaster” blooms starts with timing. Knowing exactly when can you plant allium bulbs is the most important step in ensuring they have…
Have you ever stood in your garden, trowel in hand, staring at a handful of brown, papery bulbs and feeling completely stumped? You aren’t alone, as even the most seasoned gardeners sometimes pause when planting allium bulbs which side up is the question of the day. It is a common moment of doubt, but getting…
I know the feeling of seeing those massive, architectural spheres of purple and white in a neighbor’s yard and thinking, “I need those.” Alliums are the true rockstars of the late spring garden, bridging the gap between tulips and summer perennials. If you want those stunning results, the secret isn’t a magic fertilizer; it’s all…
Have you ever looked at a professional garden and wondered how they get those perfect, purple spheres to float effortlessly above the rest of the flowers? You are likely looking at ornamental onions, and learning how to grow allium bulbs is the easiest way to bring that designer look to your own backyard. These hardy…
Have you ever looked at those magnificent, purple globes floating in a spring garden and wondered how you could get that look yourself? You aren’t alone, as these “ornamental onions” are the secret weapon of professional landscape designers everywhere. I promise that by the time you finish reading this, you will have the confidence to…
Do you have a bag of forgotten bulbs sitting in your garage, or did you just spot a deal at the local garden center? You aren’t alone, as many gardeners wonder if they’ve missed their window for those spectacular purple pom-poms. I promise that while autumn is the traditional time for these beauties, your dreams…
Do you ever look at those architectural, globe-like purple flowers in professional garden magazines and wonder how you can get that same “wow” factor in your own backyard? I felt the exact same way years ago when I first started my journey with ornamental onions. We all want a garden that stops neighbors in their…
