Why I Stopped Using Raised Beds (And What I Do Instead Now)
Raised beds were once my go-to solution for everything—from controlling soil quality to organizing my garden space. But over time, I started noticing issues: soil …
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I Planted by the Moon Phases for 60 Days—Here’s What Really Happened
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 …
Stop Using These 7 Gardening Tools—There’s a Better Way Now
If your gardening shed is full of old, clunky tools, you’re not alone. Many of us rely on the same gear year after year, even …
Here Are 13 Ways to Get Rid of Ants Nesting in Plant Containers
If you’ve ever picked up a plant container and found ants scrambling underneath—or worse, pouring out of the soil—you’re not alone. Ants love the warm, …
How I Finally Got Rid of Japanese Knotweed (After Years of Trying)
Japanese knotweed was the kind of problem I thought I could handle with a weekend of digging and a little persistence. I was wrong. No …
11 Common French Drain Mistakes That Leave Your Lawn a Soggy Mess (And How to Fix Them)
Installing a French drain seems straightforward—dig a trench, lay some pipe, cover it up—but it’s easy to miss a detail that ends up causing more …
25 Common Weeds Found in Lawns and Gardens (And How to Control Them)
Weeds have a way of showing up uninvited and overstaying their welcome. One day your garden or lawn looks tidy, and the next, it’s dotted …
12 Garden Plants That Always Need Staking (And 8 That Stand Tall on Their Own)
In every garden, the choice of plants can make a significant difference in maintenance and aesthetics. Some plants demand support through staking, often due to …
13 Popular Border Plants That Disappear by July
Some garden stars are total fakes. They strut into spring, flaunt a few flowers, and vanish before summer even starts. No warning. No goodbye. Just …
Amish Secret To Growing 1 Year Of Food In A Tiny Space
I’ve always been curious how the Amish manage to grow so much food without relying on modern shortcuts. It’s not just the simplicity of their …