Should You Cut The Stem Of Your Roses If The Flowers Die? 15 Things Every Gardener Should Know
When the petals start falling off your roses, it’s easy to wonder if you should just leave them be or grab the pruners. I used …
Zoe Merritt
17 Fire-Resistant Plants For A Safer Summer Landscape (And 3 You Should Avoid)
With wildfire seasons becoming more intense where I live, I’ve started rethinking what I plant around the house. It turns out, some plants can actually …
16 Simple Steps To Pinch Dahlias The Right Way (For Bigger And Better Blooms)
Pinching dahlias was one of those gardening tricks I ignored for years—until I saw the difference it made in a neighbor’s garden. One quick snip, …
15 Common Reasons Your Indoor Inch Plant Is Dying (And How To Bring It Back To Life)
Inch plants are some of the easiest houseplants to grow—at least that’s what I thought when I first brought one home. With those shimmering purple …
16 Proven Tips For Growing Lavender And Salvia Side By Side Without Issues
Growing lavender and salvia together has become one of my favorite garden pairings. Their colors blend beautifully—soft purples and vibrant blues—and the bees seem to …
19 Indoor Vines And Climbers No One Thinks To Grow (But Should)
Looking to add a little drama to your indoor jungle? Climbing plants are a great way to breathe life into bare walls or awkward corners …
17 Reasons Gardeners Are Using Cucumbers To Propagate Lemon Trees (And How It Works)
Gardeners are always on the hunt for clever new ways to multiply their favorite plants, and I recently came across one that really surprised me—using …
11 U.S. States With The Most Foxes (And How To Keep Them Out Of Your Garden For Good)
Foxes might look adorable in wildlife photos, but trust me—once they start treating your garden like an all-you-can-eat buffet, the charm wears off fast. I’ve …
18 Surprising Dangers Of Keeping Backyard Chickens (And How They Can Affect Your Garden Too)
Raising backyard chickens has become a favorite for many of us—fresh eggs and those funny little personalities are hard to resist. But trust me, behind …
15 Clever Plant Placements That Fix Tricky Backyard Problems (Without Costly Landscaping)
Struggling with backyard issues doesn’t always mean you need a pricey landscaping overhaul. I’ve found that the right plant in the right spot can solve …