Mosquitoes — we’re allergic to their saliva, and more importantly, they carry devastating diseases, including malaria, the Zika and West Nile viruses, and the dengue virus. These irritating pests love still water, so if you have a birdbath that’s undisturbed…
Dealing with pests is an inevitable part of gardening. One notorious pest that affects several plants is the aphid. Aphids are minuscule, soft-bodied insects that congregate on the undersides of leaves. They feed on the leaves and soft tissue of…
Crabgrass is an unwelcome guest in many gardens, and it can be a particularly tough nuisance to get rid of. But what if the solution is as straightforward as reaching into your kitchen cabinet? That’s right, baking soda can effectively…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While many flowering bulbs survive winter under the soil and even the snow in most USDA Hardiness Zones, tender bulbs don’t. Late summer and fall are typically harvest time for…
Many gardeners create seed starts to begin their gardens during off-seasons, allowing plants to root before the seasons change and they can be transplanted outdoors. Starting seeds indoors also provides a controlled environment, ensuring better germination rates and protection from…
Climbing roses (Rosa setigera) are varieties of roses that, unlike shrub types, form long canes and can be grown up trellises. Despite the difference in form, these types still have similar care requirements to other roses and are vulnerable to the…
If your “Ol’ Reliable” coffee maker has given up on you, or you decided to upgrade, don’t throw it out just yet. You can give the coffee pot a second life as a nifty DIY garden project. Coffee pots are…
When it comes to fertilizing your flowers, orchids are a relatively low-maintenance plant. They don’t need much fertilizer — in fact, too much can harm them. However, if you understand how to fertilize orchids safely, you can give them important…
If you are a keen vegetable gardener, you have probably come face-to-face with a range of common garden pests that leave all gardeners quaking in their wellies. When you put so much heart and soul into your garden — not…
The stunning color and unique shaping of amaranth (Amaranthus) make it an excellent choice for many landscapes. Whether you are growing it for its fabulous green, red, or purple flowers or its gluten-free grain and flour qualities, amaranth is a…