It’s easy to get carried away in the garden when all your plants are tiny seeds. But once they have growth spurts and flop over, you realize just how many stakes and supports you need to keep everything standing up.…
Scores of homeowners foray into the world of gardening by growing tomatoes. Although seeing red gems with green foliage is pleasing enough, adding a rainbow of color through zinnias (Zinnia spp.) doesn’t hurt. Available in hues from light pastels to…
Weeds that pop up in a garden or lawn can be a nuisance at best and at worst, can destroy your precious plants. As soon as you notice them, it’s best to get rid of those pesky weeds. Fortunately, the…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A “plant toilet,” you say? What even is that? Well, it’s probably not what you’re picturing. We’re not talking about upcycling your old toilet as a ceramic planter for your…
Mold isn’t something you usually turn to when you want to improve your lawn and garden; it’s usually something you run far away from. But some types of mold are actually beneficial to your garden and will make it grow…
Some plants are so enticing because they are visually appealing and make perfect houseplants. Naturally, when you find a plant you love, you may want another, but before you run out and buy more, consider propagating them. For example, you can…
Fertilizer can do a lot in maintaining the health of your plants and boosting growth. With so many types of fertilizer on the market, it might be hard to know which to choose. However, there’s one beverage you might not…
One of the most exciting parts of starting a garden is the prospect of a large harvest to celebrate the hard work. That being said, a robust harvest depends on healthy plants and requires planning. Thinning seedlings before transplanting them…
It might take a bit longer to go through a roll of tape than a roll of toilet paper or paper towels, but those hard circular centers hidden underneath the tape have a myriad of different uses. However, this is…
Intercropping is a farming or gardening technique where two or more different crops are cultivated together in the same space at the same time. The crops selected for intercropping are chosen based on their compatibility in terms of growth habits,…