Succulents come in many unique varieties and can be so much fun to grow. Not so much fun? A mealybug infestation! These nasty little insects attack succulents indoors and outdoors and can quickly spread from one plant to another if left unchecked. Learn how to get rid of mealybugs on succulents easily and effectively without …
Gardening
It’s a bit eerie, not to mention disappointing, to walk out to the garden and find some-or all! – of your tomato plants missing without a trace. Once you’ve convinced yourself that you did, in fact, plant them, you might look closer and see tiny nubs where tomato vines used to be. So what happened? …
While rabbits are cute to look at, especially as babies, they can really damage both your vegetable and flower gardens. It can feel especially frustrating when you go out to the garden in the morning to find that they have completely decimated all of your strawberry blossoms or tender spinach sprouts. If you’re looking for …
Tomatoes reign supreme in the garden—not just for flavor, but also for the satisfaction of growing them yourself. With the right pruning technique, you can unlock a bumper harvest of big, juicy fruits. But make missteps, and your efforts can flop—literally. Let’s dive into 12 key pruning mistakes and how to avoid them, for a …
Not every beautiful plant is a good fit for your garden. Some popular perennials can turn into high-maintenance headaches—spreading aggressively, flopping over, or requiring constant cleanup. Before you fall for a pretty bloom at the nursery, check this list of plants that often cause more stress than they’re worth—and see what you can grow instead. …
Gardening and wildlife go hand in hand, but if you like gardening and you don’t like legless, slithering reptiles, you may have a small problem. Snakes don’t care about your manicured lawn or the price of mulch. They follow food, cover, and moisture. If your garden has mice, frogs, compost, logs, shady rocks, bird baths, …
Nothing catches the eye in a garden quite like a bright red flower, for humans and hummingbirds alike. And while perennials certainly have their benefits, the quickest way to get these show-stopping crimson blooms into your garden is to plant annuals. To help you choose among the many plants available, here is a list of …
When scientists say gardening helps your heart and lifts your spirits, many seasoned gardeners give a knowing nod and carry on watering their cabbages. They’ve known this truth longer than peer-reviewed journals have existed. Still, it’s heartwarming to see research back it up: tending plants supports cardiovascular health and lightens the emotional load. Turns out, …
Native American wildflowers are some of the easiest, most rewarding plants you can add to your yard. Why? Because they’re already perfectly adapted to your climate, soil, and pollinators. That means less work for you, and more blooms, butterflies, and birds all season long. Whether you’re planting a new bed, refreshing a sunny patch, or …
Who doesn’t love the look of a lush, perfectly manicured lawn? It’s a hallmark of a well-kept and inviting home. Ironically, the same lawn you pamper with water, fertilizer, and weekend mowing might be putting your health at risk. As Michael Pollan once said, “A lawn is nature under totalitarian rule,” and it’s that unnatural …