As it turns out, toothpaste can play an important role in your oral health and dental hygiene. Although it is not as essential as the act of actually brushing your teeth, toothpaste is still a helpful and dentist-recommended component of…
Transitioning your spring border garden into one that is still blooming through summer and into autumn can be tricky. In the spring we all love the brightly blossoming crocus and daffodil. However, when you want to make your border garden…
Gardeners in many areas might wonder how far apart to plant their plants, and how many they can fit in a given space. The good news is that there is plenty of freedom when it comes to spacing plants. Gardeners…
Growing strawberries can be difficult but rewarding. If you love those delicious red (or white) berries as much as we do, you’ll want every tip you can get. Most people today are growing food organically, and with that in mind,…
All of us experience unwanted thoughts at times. Whether we’re stuck on that embarrassing thing we did in public yesterday or suddenly worrying about a presentation that’s due in two weeks, intrusive thoughts are usually just a normal part of…
Dreaming isn’t exclusive to nighttime. If you’ve ever been pulled back into the present moment by a friend calling, “Yoo-hoo, did you hear me?” then you’ve probably experienced daydreaming. While often associated with happy memories or visualizations of the future,…
Pill bugs, more casually known as “roly polys,” are woodlice that are commonly seen rummaging through the dirt and soil of home gardens. They eat anything on a plant from leaves and roots to vegetables and shoots, making pill bugs…
If you’re a fan of blueberries, you’re in luck! There are so many unique blueberry varieties out there to explore. From the brightwell to the darrow’s, these berries vary in shades, sizes, and characteristics. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast or…
Happiness. Optimism. Joy. These are just a few of the wonderful emotions symbolized by the color yellow. Brilliant golden-hued flowers raise those feelings up a notch with the ability to elicit a smile on just about anyone’s face. Across the globe,…
Maintaining a green lawn isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes time, dedication, money, and hard work. Additionally, green-grass lawns aren’t very eco-friendly, as they’re essentially deserts for pollinators and other wildlife. Pesticides and fertilizer runoff have also been proven…