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Earwigs are abundant in the moist and dark nooks of the garden. Moving a flower pot or overturning a stone can be a startling reminder of their presence, revealing dozens …

How to Stop Earwigs From Invading Your Home & Garden Read More

If you wander into the garden section at any store, inevitably, you’ll be met by a wall of orange pots – the terracotta section. If you’re new to gardening in …

8 Things You Need to Know Before Using Terracotta Pots Read More

Terracotta pots have a way of multiplying when you turn your back on them. With each passing season, our towers of stacked pots grow taller. And why not? They’re a …

6 Brilliant Alternative Uses for Terracotta Pots Around the Garden Read More

Over my many successes and failures in houseplant care, I’ve learned one simple truth: The more light you can heap on your plants, the easier they grow. Pretty astute, I …

Why You Need To Clean Dust Off Houseplants (& 9 Ways To Do It) Read More

Grapes, with their luscious clusters and diverse flavors, have captivated human taste buds for centuries. While most grapevines are propagated through cuttings or grafting, growing grapes from seeds in containers …

How to grow grapes from seeds (in containers) Read More

Rosemary is the go-to plant when starting an herb garden – or if you want something green and beautiful. Not only can you use the rosemary you grow in your …

10 Rosemary Companion Plants (& 5 Plants To Keep Far Away) Read More

Introduction to the Benefits of Frogs in Gardens Frogs play a vital role in maintaining a healthy garden. They are natural predators of many common garden pests, helping to keep …

Why and How to Install a Frog Hotel in Your Garden Read More

If you’re a gardener looking for versatile and budget-friendly solutions, you might be surprised to find one of the most powerful tools in your kitchen pantry – baking soda. This …

Baking Soda: A Gardener’s Secret Weapon – 10 Genius Garden Uses Read More

Dandelions, those ubiquitous plants that dot our lawns and fields with their golden blooms, hold a secret beneath the soil that often goes unnoticed. While we may be captivated by …

Why Dandelion Roots are the Most Important Part of the Plant Read More

If you’ve got houseplants, chances are you own an aloe vera. Aloes are simple to care for and easy to get your hands on, making them one of the most …

7 Fascinating Things Everyone With An Aloe Plant Needs To Know Read More