Succulents, the friend of gardeners everywhere, and the current popular trend among houseplant enthusiasts are not as foolproof as many seem to claim. While yes, these hardy little plants are some of the most straightforward to care for, it is also easy to create an imbalance and inadvertently kill your sun-loving flora. However, with the correct water, light, and soil combination, your succulents, whether indoors… [read more]
11 Best Succulents For Your Home + Tips To Help Them Thrive
August 15, 2018 by
They’re cute, colorful, readily available, and hard to kill. If this sounds appealing to you, succulents may be the perfect addition to your houseplant collection. These trendy, drought-resistant plants not only clean the air, increase oxygen in the home, and give life to a drab space, succulent arrangements also serve as incredible pieces of living art for a unique decor style. Succulent varieties vary significantly… [read more]
10 Reasons To Grow Alfalfa In Your Garden
August 14, 2018 by
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a flowering perennial plant and member of the pea family that has been used as a forage crop for cattle since ancient times. Also known as lucerne in some parts of the globe, alfalfa is both a legume and an herb that can be harvested up to four times per growing season. It grows to a height of two feet with… [read more]
9 Types Of Mulch Every Gardener Needs To Know
July 31, 2018 by
I really enjoy mulching my flower and vegetable beds. I like the smell of mulch, how it makes my garden beds look and mostly how I know that it will break down and do wonders for the soil and the plants. The main reason I mulch is to keep the soil cool by helping it to retain moisture, suppress unsightly weeds and help to prevent… [read more]
8 Reasons To Create Your Own Herb Spiral + How To Build One
July 30, 2018 by
Are fresh herbs not showing up in your dinners as often as you’d like? Buying specialty greens at the grocery store quickly gets expensive, but devoting your backyard to a big herb garden isn’t easy either. And while herbs offer impressive health and flavor benefits, many of these perennial plants are notoriously unruly and can quickly take over your garden space. The solution? Establish a… [read more]
8 Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Earwigs In The Garden
July 16, 2018 by
Have you ever been gardening and noticed some hideous reddish, brown bugs dining on your vegetables, or squirming through your soil? These are earwigs, tiny brown creatures that like to eat, fungi, vegetation and organic materials. They are also known as ‘pinching bugs’ or ‘pincher bugs’ because they have pincers on their body. If you use organic mulch in your garden these little insects will… [read more]
9 Reasons To Start Composting With A Bokashi Bucket + How To Get Started
July 12, 2018 by
Does your current compost system leave your garden lacking? Are you sick of having to sort out the veggie scraps from meat and dairy products? It might be time to experiment with a more advanced composting system- one that lets you build up your soil without being overly picky about the ingredients, and without producing bad odors in the process. Using a bokashi bucket flips… [read more]
10 Ways To Get Rid Of Japanese Beetles Naturally
July 4, 2018 by
The first Japanese beetle found in America was discovered in New Jersey in 1916. Prior to this time, the beetle was only found in Japan where it is not a major pest. In 1937, beetles were discovered in Kentucky. By the 1950’s and the 1960’s the population of beetles rose quickly and spread throughout Kentucky and into other states. The eastern part of the US… [read more]
How To Grow Lemongrass + 6 Brilliant Ways To Use It
July 3, 2018 by
Lemongrass is a tropical herb plant, native to Southern Asia that will freeze at temperatures below 15 F. It is a perennial in USDA growing zones 8-11 but other places it will freeze in the winter so it is best to grow in a pot and bring indoors during the cold months. This herb has a powerful taste and aroma of lemon and citrus and… [read more]
9 Reasons To Try Lasagna Gardening & How To Get Started
July 2, 2018 by
Conventional gardening, as many people know it, can be back-breaking work. Long hours spent turning up the earth, enriching the soil and weeding endlessly. If someone asked me I would have to say that my least favorite part of gardening is the weeding, what seemed to me for many years, a painful but necessary part of a successful garden. However, when I discovered lasagna gardening,… [read more]
