Category Gardening Hacks
Alka-Seltzer Trick to Keep Mice and Rodents Out of Your Home
If you’re dealing with rodents in your home or yard, there’s a chance you’ve heard that Alza-Seltzer is sometimes touted as a solution. However, this is one hack you shouldn’t waste time on. You’re not likely to see results —…
How to naturally fertilize an orchid plant using Epsom salt
Orchids are flowering plants belonging to the Orchidaceae family. With around 28,000 species, they are found in every continent in the world except Antarctica, showcasing an array of colors, shapes, and fragrances. In fact, orchids are one of the most…
Catnip: A Natural Way to Keep Mice and Pests Out of Your Garden
No one wants to see mice foraging around their backyard, and it is only a matter of time before they try to make their way inside. A quick dip in temperatures can easily send the furry creatures scurrying for shelter…
Common Mistakes When Growing Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass
Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster,’ a hybrid feather reed grass, has certainly upped the stakes in allegorical turf wars that most gardeners wage against their neighbors. Topping off their 3-foot-tall, deep green, narrow clumps with 5-foot-tall stalks of pink-lavender flowers…
Zinnia as a Companion Plant for Cilantro: A Winning Combination
What’s better than a patch of zinnias in your garden? Perhaps it’s a multipurpose flower bed that has zinnia-friendly herbs. Finding a companion for zinnias can be a challenge since they need all the sunlight they can get and prefer…
Top Plants to Keep Chiggers Away from Your Yard and Garden
Chiggers are tiny red mites in the arachnid family, closely related to spiders and ticks. You may also hear chiggers referred to as berry bugs, bush-mites, or red bugs. Chiggers tend to be at their worst during the summer, when they…
Creative Ideas for Repurposing Garden Tools in Your Home
Stepping into your barn, shed, or garage, you might grimace at seeing your once-loved garden tools now resting beneath layers of dust and cobwebs. These relics, seemingly forgotten and arguably on a one-way trip to the landfill, harbor a secret…
HGTV Trend: Container Gardens Featuring Edible Vegetables and Vibrant Colors
When you’re gardening in containers and other small spaces, it can be hard to decide how best to use your limited space. Thanks to the fast-growing trend of edimental gardening that emphasizes choosing plants that are both edible and ornamental,…
Boost Your Garden with Lime: A Key Ingredient for Thriving Plants
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Did you know there’s an ingredient you can add to your garden to help your plants thrive? You have probably heard of limestone before, but the lime powder made from…