Punxsutawney Phil said there are 6 more weeks of winter. If you neglected to prepare your garden — and home — ahead of time, there are still a few things around the house and garden you can work on. Then, when spring finally rolls around, you can pick right up where you left off in your …
The kitchen is arguably one of the busiest rooms in the house and it’s also one where you keep the most stuff. Cookware, dishware, appliances, and so much more. How are you supposed to keep it all organized? If you struggle with this, trust me, you’re not alone. Keeping a kitchen organized is tough, especially …
One of the best perks of owning your home is you can make it into your dream home, one DIY project at a time. If you’re looking to add charm to your home, there are so many ways you can do that. From adding texture and artistic elements to your walls to creating little spaces …
A viral TikTok video from @creative_explained shows just how easy it is to grow tomato plants using nothing but slices of a store-bought tomato. No fancy gardening tools, no seed packets — just a pot of soil and a tomato from your kitchen. It almost sounds too good to be true, but this method works …
All plants, even air plants, need water to survive. But as a gardener, it can be difficult to tell if yours are getting enough hydration. Further complicating matters is the fact that all plants have different watering needs. There are the simple plants, like cacti, that don’t require much hydration. Watering them once or twice …
We’re often taught that plants need water and sunlight to thrive, but did you know you can grow several varieties that prefer not to be in the sun? That means you can put them in the corners of your home (as long as you remember to water them) or in the shady areas of your yard without …
Pruning is a necessary task when you’re gardening, but did you know there’s a right and wrong way to do it? It’s not as simple as just hacking away at pieces of your plants and hoping for the best. In fact, approaching your plants this way can lead to irreparable harm. Pruning is an art, …
Punxsutawney Phil might have seen his shadow and predicted another six weeks of winter, but now is the time to get your gardening started. Depending on where you live in the US, you can start planting several fruits and vegetables, even if there’s a threat of an unexpected frost. Some plants do extremely well in …
Florida’s warm climate makes it a prime target for invasive species. Many non-native plants introduced for landscaping have spread aggressively, crowding out native species, harming wildlife, and increasing maintenance costs for homeowners and municipalities. But a new resource from the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is helping homeowners and landscapers …
Life is busy, I get it! So adding another living thing to your home may seem like a bad idea. But what if I said you could be a plant owner even if you’re always on the go? It’s true. There are so many plants out there, you’re bound to find a few that are …