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You’ve got a healthy African violet that you’ve kept thriving for ages. You water it carefully to avoid crown rot. Its leaves are pristine emerald green, without any burn spots, …
7 Secrets to Keep Your African Violet Blooming All Year Long Read More
I’ll bet I know why you’re here. Some well-meaning friend or family member told you your plant wasn’t a Christmas cactus. Or maybe you’ve had a Christmas cactus for ages, …
Christmas Cactus – How to ID & Care for Everyone’s Favorite Holiday Plant Read More
o, you finally discovered the secret to getting your Christmas (or other holiday cactus) to bloom. Do you want to know another secret? You can get it to bloom again a few …
How to Get Your Christmas Cactus to Bloom More Than Once Each Year Read More
Urine is an incredibly valuable resource – one that’s free and readily available to everyone, but it gets flushed down the toilet every day, without a second thought. That hasn’t …
6 Clever Uses for Urine in the Garden Read More
Dang it! It’s a phrase heard at least once or twice a year when I’m handling a plant in a terracotta pot. It’s usually uttered moments after a loud crash. …
10 Brilliant & Practical Ways to Reuse Broken Terracotta Pots Read More
As an overly-protective gardener, I’m equally excited and anxious about my vacation plans for this summer. I’m more than ready for a change of scenery, and the anticipation that comes …
How to Make an Olla for Effortless Garden Irrigation Read More
Ah, summertime! The lightning bugs are hovering over the lawn in the evenings, the hot weather has us all drinking gallon upon gallon of ice-cold switchel, and everyone is planning their vacation. Whether …
How To Water Your Garden Plants While You’re Away Read More
Learn how to make a simple but stylish DIY terra-cotta bird feeder using an orchid pot. It will look great in your garden and the birds will love it, too! …
DIY Terra-Cotta Bird Feeder Read More
If you’re a nature lover or outdoorsy type, you’re no stranger to toads and frogs. These adorable amphibians can be found in forests, ponds, creeks, and gardens all over the …
4 Easy Ways to Attract Toads and Frogs to Your Garden Read More
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