Houseplants bring so much joy and beauty to your home, and once you buy one, it’s hard not to buy them all! Your houseplant buying spree may abruptly end when you discover gnats flying around near the soil. While gnats…
Digging up your garden can be strenuous work, to say the least, especially if you cover a large area. However, it turns out that there are actually specific weather conditions that can make the task even more challenging than it…
Baking sheets are an absolute necessity to have in the kitchen, whether you use them to roast vegetables, bake cookies, or catch drips to avoid having to clean your oven every time you make a pie. With so many uses,…
As the snow begins to melt and the frigid winter turns into a blooming spring, birds seem to be everywhere. The one place you might not want them is usually where they are: your lawn. If you’ve seen small holes…
If you love houseplants or your garden is your pride and joy, and you’re struggling with a mealybug infestation right now, we feel your pain. These little critters feed on sap and leave behind sticky “honeydew” secretions that encourage mold…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ever spotted toothpicks sticking out of the dirt beside freshly-planted rows of tomato or lettuce seedlings? It looks puzzling to the uninformed, but savvy growers know this nifty — and,…
Crisp, crunchy, sweet, and spicy, peppers are one of the most popular plants to grow in an edible garden. These vegetables tend to be pretty hearty, heat-tolerant, and low maintenance, making them one of the best plants to grow for…
Toothpicks are one of those miscellaneous items that you might not routinely reach for, but you find that you need more often than not. Even if you don’t use them for their intended purpose of dislodging food from your teeth…
If you’re a plant enthusiast who’s been hacking away at this hobby for some time, then you ought to know all about the uglier side of plant collecting and curating. While Instagram may make it seem like it’s all glistening…
Rabbits are notorious garden thieves who will munch on your fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Though diluted bleach has such a strong scent that is unpleasant to rabbits (in fact, even humans often don’t want to smell it), using this common…