Straw mulch is a very helpful addition to any budding garden. Not only does it help reduce weed growth, keep the soil cooler during blistering summer months, and help retain moisture for longer, but it can also discourage root rot…
Stumps are the equivalent of dead space in your yard. They don’t add anything aesthetic to the landscaping, and they block you from planting anything else in the area. Depending on how curated your yard is, this could leave an…
Ask any homeowner what gives them the most heart palpitations about tending to their garden and they will almost always tell you that it’s the weeds. Finding weeds among your precious plants can be a cause of frustration, as it…
Sprigging and plugging your lawn could be one of the best ways to help it fill out during the warmer months when seeding isn’t ideal and sod isn’t an option. Sprigging, sometimes called stolonizing, is a process in which grass…
One of the best parts about gardening is how easy it is to get thrifty in the garden! Traditional clay or ceramic gardening pots and planters can be pretty expensive. However, this genius gardening idea allows you to spice up…
If you or someone you love has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you can empathize with how having the disorder can substantially impact someone’s life. Living with ADHD often means having difficulty concentrating, becoming easily distracted, experiencing restlessness, and struggling…
Horehound, also known as Marrubium vulgare, is a select herb that has been used for centuries for its numerous medicinal uses. Native to Europe, horehound is a woody, perennial plant that belongs to the mint family. It is often used…
Although strawberries are a great choice of fruit to implement in any garden, you may often find that they get swamped down by pests. However, instead of spending time rectifying the problem, you could try implementing a DIY strawberry planter…
Some people can sleep through a dog barking loudly or even their own alarm clock, even if it wakes the neighbors. Do you wonder how these heavy sleepers are blissfully unaware of the noises around them while they sleep? Do…
If you’re a gardener who doesn’t have a lot of space, or maybe you’ve got damaged soil in your garden, growing alstroemeria in pots can be a great solution. Alstroemerias, also known as Peruvian lilies, are beautiful and showy plants…
