If you are a gardener and love the joy of growing fresh flowers right in your backyard, you’ve likely experienced the occasional disappointment of poor flower blooms. In particular, dahlias may experience dull blooms or produce few flowers due to…
Placing a rain harvester in your backyard to collect water is a simple way to reduce your water bill, but there are other benefits of using rainwater to water your grass and garden. It’s not only a free resource, but…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Squirrels—the ebony-eyed acorn chasers—have rightly earned their infamy for leaving behind dug-up garden beds, half-nibbled nuts, and gnawed wires as they prance around your lawn with carefree abandon. You might’ve…
Whether you’re a pro gardener or just starting out, preventing weeds can be an incredibly frustrating task. However, according to Dan Bailey, landscaping expert and the president of WikiLawn, certain types of mulch — in particular bark mulch — can…
Whether it’s situational or chronic, we’ve all experienced anxiety before. The symptoms are familiar: your heart pounds and your chest feels tight, it gets harder to breathe, and your hands get clammy. And all of that makes sense as a…
It’s one of those nights. The house is dark. Everyone’s asleep. Yet there you are, lying in bed wide awake with your mind going a mile a minute well into the wee hours of the morning. Of course, the more…
Bleeding Heart Leaves, scientifically known as Dicentra spectabilis, are a popular variety of flowering plants that belong to the poppy family. These plants are likely to turn heads with their unique and delicate appearance. The name “bleeding heart” stems from…
With its large colorful blooms and delicate ruffled edges, hardy hibiscus is a great way to attract pollinators to your garden, such as butterflies and hummingbirds, which will naturally help your neighboring fruit and vegetable plants thrive. Maintenance is important:…
When two things go together well, we often use the phrase, “they go together like peas and carrots.” However, if you’re a gardener, you could change this phrase to “they go together like peas and sunflowers.” Okay, it’s not as…
When it comes to personal hygiene, many people focus on washing their hands and face, but neglect to give proper attention to their butt. The truth is, proper butt hygiene is just as important for your health and well-being. If…