7 Plants That Rarely Root from Cuttings and 12 That Practically Grow Themselves
Some plants just don’t take the hint. You clip them. You cheer them on. You whisper sweet nothings into their soil—and still, nothing but a …
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Steven Miller
15 Great Plants for Women Over 60 and 7 That Usually Disappoint
Some plants make life easier. Others just waste your time. When you’ve reached the glorious age of not putting up with nonsense, your garden should …
9 Rock Ideas That Upgrade Your Landscaping and 6 That Neighbors Will Definitely Notice
Rocks can make or break your yard. Literally. One wrong pebble choice, and suddenly your garden looks like a construction site. But the right rock? …
12 Popular Evergreen Trees and 6 That Turn Into a Maintenance Nightmare
Some evergreens are divas in disguise. You plant them for year-round beauty… and end up with a garden full of regret, sap, and endless cleanup. …
20 Heat-Loving Plants That Never Wilt (Even in Full Sun)
Some plants just can’t take the heat—but others absolutely thrive in it. If your garden gets hours of blazing sun, don’t fight it. Instead, choose …
The Busy Gardener’s Calendar: 12 Tiny Tasks That Add Up Fast
No time for gardening? You’re not alone. Between work, life, and everything else, even the most passionate plant lovers can fall behind. But the secret …
How I Noticed Plants Sleep Differently on Windy Nights
Do plants really sleep? It’s a question I never thought to ask—until a particularly windy night changed everything. My monstera, usually calm and still by …
The Plant That Refused to Grow Alone (And What It Taught Me About Belonging)
I planted it in the perfect spot—good soil, ideal light, plenty of space. But still, it wilted. Tried again. Same result. It wasn’t disease or …
No Borders, No Labels: What Happened When I Stopped Separating Edibles and Ornamentals
I used to follow the rulebook: vegetables in rows, flowers along the borders, and never the two shall meet. But the more I gardened, the …
The Soil Shelf: Why I Stack, Not Dig, My Garden Beds
Digging used to be my default. But once I started stacking soil instead of turning it, everything changed—from plant health to soil life. I call …