If you grow tomatoes, you know that it’s always a gamble on how they will turn out. Factors like the weather and the state of your soil can affect the growth of your plants and make for a disappointing tomato…
Even though bees and wasps are both pollinators, you might be determined to keep these stinging insects away from your home. However, they have a twin that won’t sting you, and that’s beneficial to your garden, too: the hover fly. These…
Avid online shoppers know that it’s easier than ever before to order everyday necessities, gifts, and household items directly to your door. But sustainability-minded consumers may balk at the excess of single-use packaging that online shopping generates. The EPA estimated…
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, over 20% of homes in America rely on septic tanks. Unfortunately, these tanks come with unsightly manhole covers that can detract from your property’s curb appeal. But thanks to an awesome TikTok…
Admiring the flowers and herbs in a home garden is easy to do. The neater the colorful arrangements look, the more it should dawn on you that it didn’t happen without long days, hard effort, and a green thumb. This…
Even for the beginner gardener, zucchinis are a great plant to grow in your garden due to the relative ease of caring for them. That being said, one challenge that gardeners may encounter is the sprawling nature of the plant,…
You can use organic apple cider vinegar in so many different ways to get a thriving garden. The benefits range from fertilizing your plants, making the soil more acidic, cleaning the leaves on plants for more efficient photosynthesis, getting rid…
If you’re a gardener, then you probably enjoy spending time outdoors, especially if you’re looking for a stress reliever after a long day. Even better, gardening may help you lower your blood pressure and improve your bone health. You can then…
Hornets can be very dangerous insects to encounter in your yard. These subspecies of wasps have the ability to sting several times and are pretty aggressive when it seems like their territory is being intruded on. Most hornets build nests…
Hydroponic gardening is a great way to grow plants while saving space and using fewer resources; however, some methods may not work as well as others. While pool noodles can be a plant lover’s dream for starting seeds for your…