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6 Tips To Revive Wilted Plants

January 24, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

I mentioned recently that I have a little bit of a brown thumb. However, I’ve kept at gardening and learning about plants. I’ve improved over time. Along the way, I’ve picked up lots of tips to revive wilted plants. I wanted to share some of those with you today. What Causes Plants to Wilt? I…

8 Uses of Baking Soda in Gardening

December 20, 2021 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

Baking soda is one of the most amazing, affordable products available to us. Hopefully, you’re already using baking soda for cleaning throughout your home. If not, then you’re spending more money than you should on household cleaners. And today let’s talk about how baking soda’s benefits don’t stop there. There are so many uses of…

Making Your Pumpkin Last: 5 Tips

October 18, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

It’s fall ya’ll! My favorite season! Unfortunately, it’s been a lot warmer than years past thus far. And while that may be good news for those wanting to extend the gardening season, it’s bad news for fall decor. Whether you put out pumpkins to celebrate fall or Halloween, they’re a fun way to accessorize…

How To Get Free Seeds From The Government by Amanda Blankenship Seeds might seem like a small expense, but any seasoned…
Should I Use Enviro Ice On My Plants? by Kathryn Vercillo Every week, I receive food from Hungryroot. It's a great…
From Trash to Treasure: Transform Shredded Paper Into Garden Gold by Amanda Blankenship Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might…
What Happens to Plants If You Use Enviro Ice on Them? by Amanda Blankenship About a year ago, I wrote our first article about…

7 Backyard Features That Could Increase Outdoor Enjoyment Instantly

A backyard should feel like an extension of the home, not just a patch of grass that needs mowing every weekend. The right backyard features can transform an ordinary outdoor space into the place everyone naturally drifts toward, whether it’s for morning coffee, weekend barbecues, or quiet evenings under the stars. The best part is…

The Gardening Rule More Americans Are Ignoring During Heatwaves

A summer heatwave changes the rules in the garden, yet many people keep watering the same way they always have. That simple mistake often leaves plants stressed, even when they receive water every day. The gardening rule more Americans are ignoring is surprisingly simple: water deeply and less often instead of giving plants a quick…

8 Vegetables That Grow Easily Even in Beginner Gardens

Starting a vegetable garden can feel like standing in front of a giant seed rack with no clue where to begin. The good news is that some vegetables practically cheer new gardeners along, rewarding even a few simple efforts with fresh harvests. Choosing the right crops from the start makes the whole experience more enjoyable…

9 Gardening Tricks That Can Stretch a Small Budget Further

A beautiful garden does not require a premium price tag. In fact, some of the smartest gardeners spend less because they know where to save, where to splurge, and how to let nature do part of the work. A little creativity often stretches every gardening dollar much farther than another trip to the garden center….