DIY landscaping hacks

The Eggshell Hack That Actually Improves Your Soil

September 26, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Crack an egg in the morning, and you’re probably not thinking about gardening—you’re just trying not to burn the toast. But what if those fragile shells you normally toss in the trash were secretly little powerhouses of plant magic? That’s right: eggshells aren’t just breakfast leftovers, they’re a hack that gardeners have been using for…

Affordable Landscaping Hacks: 5 Cheap Materials You Need to Know About!

October 18, 2024 by Vanessa Bermudez Leave a Comment

Cheap landscaping doesn’t mean sacrificing style or creativity! With the right affordable materials, you can completely transform your outdoor space without draining your wallet. Whether you’re looking to create a charming garden path, control weeds, or add stylish décor, these budget-friendly solutions are perfect for crafting a beautiful yard on a dime. 1. Mulch Made…

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…

How to Build a Lasagna Garden Before the Snow Falls

All gardeners know the feeling of racing against the calendar to build a garden bed before winter swoops in. The air gets crisp, the leaves tumble dramatically, and suddenly you feel like some sort of eco-friendly wizard stacking ingredients for next year’s harvest. And if you’ve ever wished gardening required less digging and more layering—like…

Start These Seeds Indoors Now to Beat Spring Rush

Spring might still be hiding behind winter’s last cold breath, but every gardener knows the real race begins long before the snow melts. There’s something electrifying about cracking open a packet of seeds while the world outside still looks half-asleep. It feels like a secret head start, like you’ve discovered a cheat code the rest…

The Watering Schedule That Saves Roots — and Prevents Ice Damage

You know that slightly smug feeling you get in the fall when your garden still looks fantastic while everyone else’s plants are starting to give up on life? That joy lasts exactly until the first cold snap, when suddenly your previously thriving greenery looks like it’s auditioning for a winter disaster movie. Here’s the twist…

Add These Evergreens Now for a Stunning Winter Landscape

Winter doesn’t have to mean a dull, lifeless yard—even though so many landscapes slip into a sleepy gray slump the moment temperatures drop. But yours doesn’t have to. There’s something magical about evergreens: they don’t just survive winter, they show off in it. Bold greens, rich blues, dramatic shapes, and textures that look like they…