The Gardening Hack That Keeps You Safe & Gets Rid Of Earwigs
Working in the garden can be dangerous if you don't pay attention to safety. Check out this gardening hack that keeps you safe & gets rid of earwigs.
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Protect Your Peaches & Potatoes From Aphids With A Common Kitchen Ingredient
Aphids are common pests in the garden, but they often go unseen until you have an infestation. Prevent them from eating your fruits with one kitchen ingredient. -
Why Sunflowers Are Excellent Companions For Blackberries In The Garden
Planting blackberries in your garden can yield plenty of tasty fruit, and companion planting can give them a boost. Here's why sunflowers make a perfect match. -
How To Easily Transfer Water Propagated Philodendron Plants To Soil
Propagating philodendron cuttings in water is a simple and fascinating task. Learn the easy way to transfer these stems into soil when they're ready, here. -
Why Are The Leaves On My Philodendron Plant Turning Yellow?
Philodendrons are easy to grow and propagate, but that doesn't mean you won't have challenges. We'll explain what it means if the leaves are turning yellow. -
Common Pests That Don't Stand A Chance Against Cinnamon
If you want to keep insects and pests out of your garden, look no further than your kitchen. These common garden pests don't stand a chance against cinnamon. -
Is It Better To Grow Herbs In Plastic Or Terracotta Pots?
Growing herbs in pots is often preferable to planting in a garden, but choosing the right type of pot is important. So, are plastic or terracotta pots better? -
15 Bamboo Products To Make The Switch To A More Sustainable Home
National Bamboo Day is September 19! Learn about the many ways you can use this sustainable and affordable material throughout your entire home. -
Low Maintenance Plants You Don't Have To Fertilize
If you don't have time to tend to the garden, then your plants may start to suffer. Check out these low-maintenance plants you don't have to fertilize. -
Why Sage And Garlic Aren't Friendly In The Garden
Certain plants and herbs just don't grow well together - sage and garlic are one such pairing. There's a reason why, and it has to with nutritional resources. -
How To Tell Ladybugs Apart From Their Nasty Twin Asian Lady Beetles
Certain bugs are beneficial in the garden, whereas others will cause untold damage. Here's how to tell ladybugs apart from their nasty twin Asian lady beetles. -
How To Get Rid Of Mint If It's Taking Over Your Garden
If you're dealing with mint in your garden, you know how aggressive it can be. Learn how to prevent this issue in the first place, and how to remove mint. -
Why The Leaves On Your Pepper Plant Are Turning Yellow (And How To Fix It)
Growing your own produce can be challenging. Here is why the leaves on your pepper plant are turning yellow and what you should do about it. -
The Benefits Of Planting Onions And Strawberries Side-By-Side
Companion planting is all about balance in the garden. Here's why planting onions and strawberries side-by-side has benefits for your garden. -
Why Azaleas And Hydrangeas Are A Perfect Pair In Your Garden
Hydrangeas are attractive and popular garden flowers that bloom from mid to late summer. Here's why azaleas are the perfect complement to them. -
Why You Need An IKEA Changing Table In Your Kitchen
IKEA's SNIGLAR changing table may have been designed for baby changing, but it can be used for so much more, particularly in your kitchen. Here's how. -
The 'Weed' That You Can Grow And Use To Water Your Garden
Some "weeds" can be surprisingly helpful to your yard. Even though it's a weed, the stinging nettle has some surprising benefits in growing a healthy garden. -
The Hearty Vegetable That'll Improve The Health Of Your Geraniums
Geraniums are an easy-to-grow beautiful addition to any garden, and using this hearty vegetable in your fertilizer will help keep them that way. Here's how. -
The Benefits Of Planting Basil And Peppers Next To Each Other
Are you looking for ideas for companion planting that will make the best use of your growing space? Planting basil and peppers together has many benefits. -
The Simple Way Joanna Gaines Gets Her Dirty Paintbrushes Squeaky Clean
If your paintbrushes are filled with gunk and dried paint, Joanna Gaines has an easy and simple cleaning hack that will make them look brand new. -
The Best Temperature For Your Freezer
The refrigerator is a versatile appliance, but it needs to be cold enough to function optimally. Here's the best temperature for your trusty freezer. -
Why Your Seedlings Are Falling Over (And What To Do About It)
One of the most frustrating things about gardening is coming to find that your newly sprouted seedlings are falling over. Here are some steps to fix the issue. -
When Should You Divide Your Black-Eyed Susans?
Black-eyed Susans bring golden color to any garden, but they need to be divided every once in a while to keep them blooming well. Here's the best time to do it. -
Why Showering Your Plants With Nutrients Is Actually A Bad Idea
It can be tempting to shower your plants with nutrients - after all, you want to keep that garden nice and fresh. Here's why it's actually a bad idea. -
The Aluminum Foil Hack You'll Want To Know If You Have Houseplants And Pets
We love our pets no less for their curiosity, but our beloved houseplants can sometimes suffer for it. If so, aluminum foil can come to the rescue. -
The Best Method For Fertilizing Tulips
Tulips are perennial plants that are quintessential to the spring season. To keep your tulips healthy and full of blooms, here's the best way to fertilize them. -
The Bathroom Staple That'll Make Cleaning Your Oven So Much Easier
This bathroom staple is the perfect solution for all of those hard-to-reach areas in the crevices of your oven. Use it correctly to keep your oven spotless.
