Lumpy dirt can be a bother in the garden for several reasons. Firstly, lumps in the soil can create uneven planting surfaces, making it difficult for seeds to establish proper root systems. This can lead to poor germination rates and…
Landscape edging is the process of creating sharp lines between different parts of a lawn — for example, between turf areas and garden beds. The edges keep landscaped sections separate so they don’t merge or spill over, and the crisp lines make…
Unsplash Cats can be wonderful companions, except when you see them treating your garden as their own personal litter box. If you’re struggling with cats using your garden as an impromptu port-a-potty, you might want to consider using cayenne pepper…
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night to find your partner muttering nonsense in their sleep? Or had them tell you in the morning that you carried on a conversation mid-snooze? Sleep talking is a disorder…
Dollar Tree fans applaud how this store makes the little things in life possible, no matter how small a budget we’ve given ourselves. Gardeners might know this more than others; the beauty and health growing flowers and food brings into…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Keeping track of all your plants can become tricky if you grow too many plants to keep up with or if you have several cultivars of the same plant. You…
The persimmon is a well-known fruit that is native to Asia and is now grown in many areas of the world. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recognizes a variety of persimmon cultivars, with the most common being the…
As much as we focus on keeping our bodies healthy, our brains are equally deserving of our attention. While we tend to think of cognitive decline as something to worry about in old age, 2024 research published in the British…
A yew hedge is a great way to create privacy and add structure to your garden. Yew hedges have been popular for centuries, and for good reason. They are tolerant of different types of soil and weather conditions, making them…
It’s a sad truth: The things we don’t understand we tend to judge most harshly. A look at human history will undoubtedly show you just how dangerous this tendency can be. And yet, “otherness” continues to be shrouded in mystery…