DIY gardening tools

Are Store-Bought Seed Kits Worth the Price?

January 6, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Gardening isn’t just a hobby, it’s a tiny adventure you can hold in your hands. A seed might look like a speck of dust, but it’s secretly a ticket to a mini green revolution right in your home. Store-bought seed kits have taken over shelves and online stores, promising everything from colorful flowers to homegrown…

DIY Hacks: Transform Everyday Items into Cheap Gardening Tools

July 23, 2024 by Vanessa Bermudez Leave a Comment

Looking for cheap gardening tools that won’t break the bank? You don’t need to spend a fortune to equip your garden with everything you need. By repurposing everyday items, you can create functional and cost-effective tools that make gardening easier and more enjoyable. Here are ten creative DIY hacks to help you save money while…

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…

Florida Gardeners Warned: This Invasive Beetle Is Destroying Fruit Trees

Florida’s fruit trees face a relentless enemy that doesn’t care how much you watered, pruned, or fertilized. A tiny invasive beetle now tears through orchards and backyard gardens alike, leaving once-healthy trees wilted and dying in a matter of weeks. Gardeners across the state need to recognize this threat quickly, because delay gives this pest…

Homeowners Are Repurposing Cheap Lawn Ornaments in a Surprising New Way

Some of the tackiest objects in America have just landed inside the house—and somehow, they look incredible. For decades, discount lawn ornaments lived predictable lives. A plastic flamingo leaned in a patch of grass. A concrete goose wore seasonal outfits on the porch. A wide-eyed garden gnome guarded a flower bed with eternal optimism. Homeowners…

5 Fruit Trees That Will Stay Small But Produce Tons Of Fruit

If you’ve ever skipped growing your own fruit because you pictured a massive tree taking over the yard, you’ve been sold the wrong story. Plenty of varieties stay compact, fit into small spaces, and still reward you with baskets of fruit when you give them sun and steady care. The trick is choosing the right…

Why DIY Bath Salts From Garden Herbs May Be Causing Skin Reactions

Homemade bath blends feel like the ultimate “use what you grow” win, right up until your skin starts itching, stinging, or turning blotchy. A lot of people assume a reaction means the herbs were “too strong,” but the real reasons are usually more specific than that. The way plants are dried, crushed, and combined with…