Naomi Meza
Expertise
Organic Gardening Methods, Edible Flowers, Soil Health
- As a dog mom of two mini golden doodles and a nature enthusiast, Naomi prioritizes organic gardening methods.
- She keeps her plant identifier app handy while on hikes and nature walks.
- She uses the edible flowers from her garden in her morning cup of tea or homemade bath bombs.
Experience
Naomi offers several years of experience writing for print and online audiences as a news reporter, features writer, and content creator. More recently, she immersed herself in the agricultural industry, writing blog articles for the home & garden space. She's excited to pass on her insights as a writer for House Digest's garden section.
Education
Naomi has a bachelor's degree in English and a minor in multimedia communication from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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Stories By Naomi Meza
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There are many benefits to using coffee on your plants, but you'll need to do it correctly to make sure you don't cause more problems than solutions.
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Hydrogen peroxide is a great tool in fighting root rot in peace lilies. But it must be used carefully. Here's what you need to know about how to use it.
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Planting asters in your garden leads to colorful blooms in late summer and fall and provides food for pollinators. Learn about the best types of asters to grow.
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If your tomato plants aren’t getting enough sunlight, what are the effects? We discuss this, how to prevent issues with inadequate exposure, and more here.
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This DIY portable garden tool carrier repurposes items you may have at home to create a super easy way to carry around your heavy gardening tools.
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Logs are a free and readily available resource to help build your garden, but there are a few important things you should know before adding them to your soil.
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Looking to keep opportunistic rabbits and deer off of your prized plants? Check out this lampshade upcycle that can easily protect your garden.
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Impatiens bring color and life to shady spots in your lawn, but if you're looking for something low-maintenance that attracts hummingbirds, this is it.
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Don't toss those old jeans! Discover if this clever TikTok gardening hack to creatively repurpose them is effective, or just a fun DIY project.
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You may not associate succulents with gorgeous blooms, but calandiva provides just that. Learn more about growing this plant indoors and outdoors.
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To create your own indoor herbal garden, you can reuse your old tea tins to easily create a DIY herb planter to spice up your kitchen decor.
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If you're looking for an all-natural way to deter mice, spiders, and other pests from your basement, this fragrant plant oil just might do the trick.
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Some plants are so simple that they make gardening feel like a breeze, and one particular blanket flower does that while adding immense beauty to your home.
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If you're dealing with soil erosion in your yard or garden, you might want to look somewhere unexpected to find a solution: your dryer's lint trap.
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Sprawling hummingbird sage is a unique choice for groundcover, but it does more than just boost your curb appeal. It also attracts pollinators.
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In certain areas, bahiagrass is more of a nuisance than a desirable grass variety. Here's how to get rid of bahiagrass (and keep it from spreading).
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Hydrangeas' beautiful blooms can be quickly ruined in heavy rainfall. However, they can be protected and supported with the use of this household helper.
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Who doesn't love having beautiful hummingbirds in their yard? Add this simple water feature and you'll be their favorite spot in the neighborhood.
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If you want to invite more bees into your yard to pollinate your garden, there is one grass mix that is superior when it comes to creating a bee lawn.
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Torenia plants thrive indoors in the summer months but they're also delicate and keeping them in direct sunlight could ruin the potentially lush green foliage.
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Learn how to grow ginger indoors to be rewarded with stunning ginger flowers. Learn what conditions ginger flowers need to grow and bloom well indoors.
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Sweet olive trees are a beautiful and fragrant addition to the landscape in warm environments. Keep your olive tree healthy with a little regular maintenance.
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Bonsai trees can add a touch of natural beauty and tranquility to your space. To help your bonsai tree thrive, try this organic, fishy fertilizer.
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These three mint varieties are far less invasive and troublesome than common mint and spearmint. Learn which mint varieties are safe to plant in your garden.
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Gate latches keep your fence secured and unwanted critters out. If you want to save some money, or you just want a custom look, consider DIY-ing one.
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Egyptian walking onions are a unique addition to any garden, but they need the right conditions to flourish. Learn more about growing these alliums.
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Blueberries are a great, delicious addition to any garden, but you'll want to forget this one common ingredient when planting your new bushes.