How to Prune and Propagate Night Blooming Jasmine (Raat ki Rani) for More Flowers Night Blooming Jasmine ( Cestrum nocturnum ) is one of those plants that can transform an ordinary balcony into a fragrant evening garden. During warm weather, its small greenish-white flowers release a powerful fragrance after sunset. However, this fast-growing shrub can become difficult to manage in a container. You may have noticed long, thin branches spreading over the balcony railing, fewer flowers than expected, or a plant that produces plenty of green leaves but very few fragrant flower clusters. Sometimes, an older Raat ki Rani looks attractive for a few weeks during its flowering season and then becomes an untidy collection of long branches. Regular pruning can help solve these problems. It encourages branching, removes damaged growth and helps maintain a compact shape. Healthy branches removed during pruning can also be used to propagate new plants through stem cuttings....
Pollinator Garden: Complete Beginner’s Guide to Planning, Planting & Maintenance What Is a Pollinator Garden? A pollinator garden is a carefully designed space filled with pollinator-friendly plants that attract and support essential creatures such as bees, butterflies, birds, moths, and beneficial insects. These gardens are built to provide nectar, pollen, shelter, and breeding habitats, ensuring a continuous food supply for pollinators throughout the year. Why Are Pollinator Gardens Important? Pollinator gardens play a critical role in ecosystem balance and food production. Nearly 75% of flowering plants and over 35% of global crops depend on pollinators. Without them, fruit yield, seed production, and biodiversity decline rapidly. Benefits of a Pollinator Garden Boosts plant productivity in vegetable and fruit gardens Supports biodiversity and ecosystem stability Enhances natural pest control Creates a beautiful, vibrant landscape Helps combat pollinator population declin...