20 Best Houseplants To Repot In April For Healthier Growth (And The Mistakes To Avoid)
April is the perfect time to give your houseplants a little extra love! As the days get longer and warmer, your leafy friends are waking …
Zoe Merritt
20 Low-Maintenance Flowers That Thrive In March (Plus The Easiest Ways To Extend Their Bloom Time)
March is that magical time when gardens start shaking off the winter chill and bursting into color. There’s nothing quite like stepping outside to see …
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 …
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 …
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, …
The Secret Behind 20 Plants That Glow In The Dark (And How You Can Grow Them)
Have you ever stopped to think about how incredible it would be to have plants that actually glow in the dark? Sounds like something out …
20 Historic Lucky Plants (And The Best Ways To Grow Them Now)
Plants have always had a special place in our hearts. Not just for their beauty but for the luck and good vibes they’re said to …
The 15 Largest Trees In The World (And How They Got That Big)
Hey there, fellow tree lover! Ever stood beneath a tree so massive it made you feel like a tiny speck in the universe? Same here! …
20 Native Grasses To Plant In Your Yard (And 7 Ones To Avoid)
Who knew grass could be so interesting? If you’re looking to add some low-maintenance, eco-friendly greenery to your yard, native grasses are for you. They’re …
20 Ways To Get Rid Of Spotted Lanternflies In Your Yard (And Keep Them From Coming Back)
Spotted lanternflies. Those uninvited guests that show up, refuse to leave, and leave a mess behind. If you’ve ever dealt with them, you know the …
15 Easy Ways To Bring Biodiversity Into Your Garden (And The Benefits You’ll Get)
Gardening isn’t just about filling your yard with pretty flowers (though, let’s be honest, that’s a nice perk). It’s about creating a little slice of …
Why I Always Plant Peppermint By My Door (And The 15 Benefits That Surprised Me)
Planting peppermint by my door started as a random idea, but it quickly became one of the best decisions I’ve made for my home. Every …
10 Ways I Learned To Conserve Water (And How It Saved My Garden)
Hey there, plant friends! So, I’ve learned a thing or two about saving water in the garden. Mostly from messing up a bunch of times …
Why My Veggies Didn’t Grow (And The Right Times To Plant Them)
Growing veggies is a bit like learning a new dance. There are missteps, but once you get the rhythm, it’s so rewarding. I’ve definitely had …
15 Low-Maintenance Outdoor Plants That Saved My Garden (And Why I Love Them)
Gardening’s tough when life’s already a juggling act, right? Between work, errands, and everything else, who’s got time for high-maintenance plants? That’s why I’ve become …
10 Brown Leaf Spots I Used To Struggle With (And How I Finally Fixed Them)
Hey, plant lovers! If you’ve ever walked up to your favorite plant, only to find ugly brown spots staring back at you, you’re not alone. …
15 Secrets To Planting Cannas Successfully (And How To Avoid Common Mistakes)
I still remember the first time I decided to give cannas a try. Let’s just say it didn’t exactly go as planned (apparently, planting them …
20 Beautiful Perennials For Your Sunny Rock Garden
When I first decided to start a sunny rock garden, I had no idea what I was doing. I just knew I wanted something beautiful …