Sage is more than a fragrant kitchen herb — it’s a hardy, versatile plant that thrives both indoors and outdoors in Cleveland’s Zone 6 climate.Whether you’re growing it for cooking, aroma, or pollinator appeal, success with sage comes down to three essentials: light, drainage, and moderation. Below, you’ll learn how to plant, prune, and protect...
If you love your yard and your dog, you can design a garden that keeps both happy — and even healthy.Cleveland’s USDA Zone 6 climate supports a surprising number of dog-safe herbs, grasses, and vegetables that are easy to grow, thrive in local soil, and can naturally support your pet’s wellness. This guide covers which...
Deadheading — trimming off spent flowers — helps your garden look clean, keeps bulbs and perennials healthy, and sometimes even sparks a second bloom.In Cleveland’s spring climate, regular deadheading also reduces mold, deters pests, and preps plants for strong summer growth. Let’s break down which spring flowers benefit most, how to deadhead each, and when...
Yes — trimming too much can absolutely kill your shrubs.When you remove too many leaves, you strip the plant’s ability to make food, open it to sunburn or winter damage, and cause long-term stress that some species never recover from. The key is understanding plant biology, timing, and technique.At Colin Can Help, we trim based...