Water And Sun
Founder & Editor
I’ve been obsessed with plants since I was a kid, sneaking seeds from my mom’s garden to grow in old tin cans by the back porch. There’s something about watching something small turn into something alive that never gets old.
This site is where I share the lessons I’ve learned—from the triumphs (that first tomato!) to the disasters (the time the squash vines took over the whole yard). I aim to make gardening approachable, whether you’re a beginner with a windowsill or a veteran with a full plot.
More from Marguerite Gilmore
Advice10 articles
Aphids6 articles
Blooming8 articles
Companion Plants15 articles
Container Gardens4 articles
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Flowers76 articles
How To6 articles
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Lawn2 articles
Light Requirements7 articles
Neem Oil1 article
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Pests8 articles
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Shrubs4 articles
Size1 article
Tools4 articles
Transplanting1 article
💥 Quick Answer Perennials are plants that return every year from the same root system, producing flowers and foliage annually without needing to be replanted, unlike annuals that live only one season. These hardy plants…
💥 Quick Answer A perennial plant is a flowering or non-flowering species that lives for more than two years, regrowing from the same root system annually after dying back in winter or dormancy periods. Unlike annuals or…
💥 Quick Answer Trailing perennials are plants that spread horizontally along the ground or climb upward, returning year after year without replanting thanks to their strong root systems and aggressive growth patterns…
💥 Quick Answer Begonias act as perennials in frost-free regions (USDA Zones 10-12) but behave like annuals in cooler climates, losing foliage each year. Their underground roots or tubers survive winter dormancy when…
💥 Quick Answer Bulbs are not annual plants—they are perennial, regrowing each season from underground storage structures, though some like tulips often need replanting every few years due to their shorter natural…
💥 Quick Answer Chrysanthemums are perennials in USDA hardiness zones 5-9, where they naturally return each year with proper care, though they may go dormant in winter before regrowing from their roots in spring. In…
