17 Best Gardening Tools For Early Spring Tasks (With Budget-Friendly Options That Actually Work)
Spring is finally here, and you know what that means! It’s time to dust off those gardening gloves and get our hands dirty! There’s something …
Zoe Merritt
16 Things I Did To Build The Perfect DIY Raised Garden Bed (And The Mistakes I Fixed Along The Way)
Building my own DIY raised garden bed was nothing short of an adventure. One filled with excitement, a few missteps, and plenty of dirt under …
18 Expert-Approved Tips For Growing Papayas At Home (And Avoiding Common Pitfalls)
Have you ever dreamed of having a papaya straight from your backyard? I know I did, and let me tell you—growing papayas at home is …
16 Cactus Plants With Pink Flowers (That Even Beginners Can Grow Successfully)
Cacti with pink flowers are like little bursts of happiness in plant form. Beautiful, low-maintenance, and full of personality! Whether you’re a true plant lover …
10 Common Reasons Your Plant’s Leaves Are Turning Brown (And The Simple Fixes)
Ever wonder why your plant’s leaves have turned into another color? Trust me, I’ve been there. Staring at a once-thriving plant, wondering where it all …
My 17 Golden Rules For Keeping Plants Alive (And How You Can Use It Too)
Caring for plants is a little bit of art, a little bit of science, and a whole lot of tryouts. Over the years, I’ve learned …
15 Vegetables That Can Grow In Buckets Year Round (And How to Avoid Common Growing Mistakes)
Who says you need a big garden to grow your own veggies? All you really need are a few buckets, some good soil, and a …
The 15 Surprising Benefits Of Squirrels In Your Yard (And How To Attract Them)
I never imagined that inviting squirrels into my garden would lead to such delightful surprises! These little creatures actually play a key role in my …
15 Reasons Why Native Plants Are Always Better (And The Best Ones To Grow)
Have you ever planted something, only to watch it struggle despite your best efforts? That’s where native plants shine. They practically thrive on neglect! These …
13 Reasons I’ll Always Plant Sweet Joe Pye Weed (And Why You Should Too)
When I first planted Sweet Joe Pye Weed, I had no idea how much I’d come to love it. I expected a tall, pretty perennial, …