David is a gardening enthusiast who believes in growing your own food as a way to connect with nature. He’s dedicated to helping beginners start their own home gardens, sharing step-by-step advice on planting, harvesting, and enjoying fresh produce straight from the backyard.
Raised beds are often praised for their better drainage, improved soil control, and higher yields—but they can also come with an unexpected downside: nutrient leaching. …
For years, I followed the advice that mulch is essential—it keeps moisture in, suppresses weeds, and feeds the soil. But after noticing an increase in …
Deadheading flowers—removing spent blooms—is a common gardening habit meant to encourage more flowering and keep plants tidy. But did you know that some blooms are …
Planting by the moon phases might sound like something out of a gardening folklore book—but it’s a practice rooted in centuries of tradition. Curious to …
Sesame seeds don’t come from a bottle. They come from tall, sun-soaked plants with pods that crack open like nature’s little treasure chests. And guess …
Imagine a backyard exploding in pastel blooms! Lacecap hydrangeas can make that happen. These beauties dress up any garden with delicate, lacy flower clusters and …
Coreopsis isn’t just another flower—it’s a full-blown fireworks show in your garden. Bold. Bright. Relentless. Until it’s not. One minute you’ve got golden petals lighting …
Looking to break away from the usual garden choices? Ptilotus exaltatus—also known as ‘Mulla Mulla’ or ‘Joey’—offers an eye-catching alternative with its fuzzy, flame-shaped blooms …
