Beware Gardeners, You Won’t Believe How Fast Colorado Potato Beetles Can Wreck Your Potato Patch
The thought of a vegetable garden pest that breeds quickly, overwinters in the soil, and whose larvae can destroy plants is enough to make any …
Lindsey Hall
Here’s How This Innocent-Looking Plant Is Wreaking Havoc On Ecosystems (And Why You Shouldn’t Grow It In The Garden)
As a guest from Europe and Asia, tamarisk quickly became the “it” plant among American gardeners thanks to its reddish bark and pinkish-white flowers. I …
Get Ready To Grow Black Orchids From Seeds Like A Professional Florist
Orchids are truly some of the most beautiful flowers I’ve ever seen. But did you know there are orchids that are black? When I first …
Surprising Ways To Grow Exotic Lemon Cucumbers Like Crazy In Your Garden
Cucumbers are important members of many gardens and kitchens! I’ve been growing them since I started my planting journey, and they never get old. But, …
Squirrel-Proof Your Bird Feeders With This Brilliant 5-7-9 Rule You’ll Wish You Discovered Earlier
One of my favorite things about warm weather is sitting on my patio and enjoying a coffee while watching birds munching on the snacks I …
Mosquitoes Absolutely Hate The Scent Of These 14 Essential Oils, So Make Sure To Use Them This Summer
It’s a perfect summer’s day, the sun is shining, birds are chirping, and then… mosquitoes! Ugh! These tiny insects are a true buzzkill, especially if …
If You Want A Cottage Landscape, Growing Catmint Should Be On Your To-Do List This Summer
Rise and shine! It’s time to add a new plant to your garden! There’s one special flower that you simply can’t miss a chance to …
Avoid These Grass Types This Summer If You Want To Have The Perfect Lawn Ready For BBQ Season
Let’s face it, a struggling lawn does not go well with pool parties and BBQs in the summer. Even if you take good care of …
This Genius Watermelon Hack Is All You Need To Attract More Pollinators To Your Yard
The very thought of ripe and juicy watermelons makes my mouth water! But humans aren’t the only ones that enjoy munching on these delicious fruits! …
Are You Overwatering Your Lavender? Learn How To Care For Your Plants The Right Way
I’ve fallen in love with lavender for its elegance and delightful fragrance, but also its low-maintenance and abundance (it seems as though you can put …