It’s your weekly routine: tidy the house, grocery shop, organize, and check and water your plants… but this time, you notice one of your beloved leaf babies is looking a little worse for wear. Whether it’s your snake plant or…
Avocado trees are fun to start at home and watch grow. These tropical plants are typically only grown in the southernmost parts of the United States. Still, you can grow one in your backyard if you live in a warm…
From egg hunts to rabbits and flowers, many modern-day themes of Easter have their roots in Ostara, a pagan holiday centered around springtime, rebirth, and renewal. In the Bible, white lilies are also associated with purity, renewal, and resurrection so…
Pest control just might be the worst part of gardening. You put all your time and effort into growing beautiful and delicious plants, only for them to be bombarded by bugs that will destroy everything. Picking them off by hand…
As the global water crisis continues to intensify, efficient water management is needed more than ever. By conserving water, we can help alleviate pressure on strained water supplies, help protect natural water sources, and save energy. One way to do…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We have mixed feelings about squirrels. We enjoy watching their silly hijinks and are pretty jealous of their exceptional problem-solving skills, except when it comes to our birdfeeders. Those little…
During the fall hummingbird migration season, these beautiful birds will stop at many feeders on the path to their winter home. There is a misconception that leaving a feeder up for too long will keep hummingbirds around, causing them to…
An infestation of mealybugs on your plants can appear seemingly overnight. These tiny insects are related to aphids and when they decide to show up, they usually bring a lot of friends. One mealybug is a fraction of a centimeter,…
You might have set up a bird feeder in your backyard to attract local birds to your garden, but does it lure more than just feathered friends? Bird feeders can also bring all the neighborhood squirrels to your property. The…
You may have heard you can use up your brewed coffee grounds in the garden and you certainly can; they contain trace nutrients your plants need and make great compost that can benefit the soil and plants. They work well for just…