Gardens, like relationships, require intentional planning, planting and pruning in order to flourish. ‘Weeds’ and ‘thorns’ need to be dealt with to prevent the environment becoming hazardous and chaotic. Left unchecked and undealt with, ‘weeds’ and ‘thorns’ can steal your vitality. By pre-empting some of the pitfalls that relationships typically face after marriage, you can maintain a beautiful environment, and ultimately, help your marriage flourish.