18 Melon Growing Hacks That Actually Work (Including One That Feels Like Cheating)
Growing melons in your backyard feels like a little summertime magic—especially when you finally cut into one and it’s bursting with sweetness. But I’ve had …
Pauline Butterfield
15 Key Differences Between Seed And Sod For Fixing Bare Spots In Your Lawn
Dealing with bare spots in your lawn can be so frustrating—especially after all the work you’ve already put in. When it comes to filling them …
15 Plants That Are Surprisingly Toxic To Each Other (And What To Grow Instead)
Gardening seems straightforward—until you find out some plants just don’t get along. I learned this the hard way after pairing a few “innocent” neighbors that …
15 Stunning Monstera Albo Varieties Worth Growing At Home
There’s something magical about Monstera Albo leaves—those splashes of creamy white look like nature took a paintbrush to them. I still remember the first time …
17 Things Your Succulents Need Before Summer Heat Hits
Summer always used to catch me off guard—one minute my succulents were thriving, the next they were scorched and shriveled from the heat. Even though …
12 Noxious Garden Plants That Cause Skin Damage (And 5 Plants To Grow Instead)
Gardening should be a joy—not a reason to break out in a rash. I learned the hard way after brushing up against a mystery plant …
13 Essential Summer Lawn Care Tasks (And 5 Things That Happen If You Skip Them)
Summer’s here, and while we love the long sunny days, our lawns can start feeling the heat. Between dry spells, backyard hangouts, and kids (or …
19 Flowering Trees That Attract Hummingbirds (And Keep Them Coming Back All Season)
There’s nothing like spotting a hummingbird flitting through the garden—it feels like a little bit of magic just zipped by. I used to think attracting …
10 Natural Mulches That Help Roses Bloom Better (And Which Ones To Avoid)
My garden transformed last season after I discovered the right mulch makes all the difference between struggling rose bushes and show-stopping blooms. The secret wasn’t …
18 Catnip Companion Plants That Attract Pollinators And Improve Growth
Growing catnip in my garden started as a treat for my tabby, but quickly turned into a fascinating experiment in plant partnerships. The fuzzy-leaved herb …