Expertise
Budget Gardening, Cleaning Hacks, Bird Feeder Ideas
- Baylee started gardening with her father a few years ago, utilizing techniques like no-till lasagna gardening.
- When she's not in the garden picking ripe tomatoes, she can be found at the local library checking out books about household decor and organization tips.
- Her interest in the strange and unusual has led to a passion for topics related to weird fungi and unique plant names.
Experience
Baylee Bunce is an experienced researcher and writer who has been a freelance writer for over six years. Her writing has appeared on A-Z Animals and ConsumerAffairs. In her spare time, Baylee works as a Reference Assistant at her local library, connecting patrons with nonfiction books about gardening, home decor, organization, and more. She joined House Digest in 2024 to share her obsession with gardening and plants.
Education
Baylee holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Purdue University, with minors in political science, religious studies, and human rights studies.
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Some perennials need cold weather exposure before a spring bloom. Discover which two nectar-rich flowers should be planted in the fall to establish themselves.
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Edible Gardening
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Design Hacks
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From mitigating soil compaction and reducing erosion, to adding nutrients to soil and suppressing weeds, there are many reasons to plant fall cover crops.
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Edible Gardening
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DIY Home Decor
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Spooky home decorating is one of the best parts about Halloween. It's even more fun when you can craft that ghoulish decor yourself with Dollar Tree items.
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Exterior Remodel
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If your cookie-cutter home fails to inspire you, consider transforming the exterior with the addition of a window design that dates back several centuries.
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Maple trees are beautiful and many are native to the United States, but before you put one in your perfectly manicured lawn, here's something to consider.
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Garbage cans are a necessary part of everyday life, but that doesn't mean they always have to be on display. Conceal them with this simple hack.
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You'll be surprised to find that this unassuming mistake involving kitchen drawers could be impeding your organization efforts and even damaging stored items.
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Landscaping
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Fall flowers include violet and marigold varieties that will fill your yard will color and visual interest, but be sure to plant them at the right time.
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Landscaping
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Landscaping
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Cleaning Hacks
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Edible Gardening
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Landscaping
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Gardening Hacks
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These old, diagonal windows are most commonly seen in Vermont, where they're known as "witch windows." Here's why they were designed that way.
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Washington state is one of many in the U.S. to ban these common ivy varities. And if you know anything about their growing patterns, you likely also know why.
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