Crysthanemums, fondly called “mums” by many a passionate flower gardener, are arguably the floret of fall. They appear in everything from Halloween door wreaths to cooler-weather bridal bouquets. The trick to getting the most out of your fall mums is avoiding buying…
Two best friends taking on bad guys together may be an excellent movie trope, but you can mimic that right in your own yard. Dill and cilantro are two delicious herbs that elevate your cuisine and make great companion plants…
Sarah Marchant/Shutterstock Pumpkins are the quintessential autumn crop, capable of serving many purposes for families during the chilly months of October and November. While traveling to a pumpkin patch and choosing the perfect gourd often adds to the fall experience,…
If you love watching birds from your window, attracting hummingbirds into your garden will provide you with endless entertainment. While these darling pocket-sized birds may be tiny, they play a major role in our ecosystem as pollinators. And you don’t need to…
Mites are microscopic arachnids that can wreak havoc in gardens and on houseplants due to their rapid reproduction and voracious appetite for plant tissues. In warm and dry conditions, they can rapidly multiply, leading to weakened plants, stunted growth, and even death.…
If mosquitoes are ruining your time outside, it might be time to experiment with some new ideas for keeping them away from you. Lemongrass may be the best answer, especially if you prefer all-natural solutions. It’s all about the citronella…
If you’ve thought about building a greenhouse, you have probably considered using it to stretch the growing season where you live. And it works, extending harvests a few weeks later in the fall and adding a days, or a weeks…
A powerful and unsuspecting remedy for preventing blight in your tomato plants probably lurks just behind the door of your medicine cabinet. While aspirin is typically used for pain relief or to prevent blood clots and heart attacks, it can…
December is actually associated with two birth flowers: holly and narcissus. While both have long been symbols of peace and love, holly is most associated with Christmas and its religious symbolism, and as such, is the perfect holiday decor. Fresh…
Whether you use it for baking delicious desserts or making homemade cleaning products, baking soda is a common household staple. The additive is responsible for making baked goods fluffy and disintegrating tough stains. However, sodium bicarbonate has another helpful use,…