If you love a home that smells fresh, clean, and inviting, try this stovetop simmer. It’s a small habit with a big impact! This is a natural way to make your home smell incredible without using synthetic air fresheners. Inspired by a video by Mama Mila Au, this easy stovetop simmer blends citrus, herbs, and …
Landscaping
This year, the world of gardening is exploding with new trends that include edible landscaping, biodiversity, and sustainability. Trying to choose what to plant this year can be difficult with all the options of unique plants and whimsical flowers. That’s why we went straight to the experts to get the top plant picks for 2025 to …
Gardening enthusiasts are always looking for innovative ways to grow plants efficiently, especially when space is limited. A recent TikTok video by Gardening with Ish introduces a fascinating method called seed spiraling. This technique repurposes cardboard as a growing medium, offering an eco-friendly and space-saving way to start seeds. What Is Seed Spiraling? Seed spiraling …
Without a doubt, weeding is one of the worst parts of gardening. You’ve worked hard to get your plants in place and are looking forward to the rewards, only for invasive weeds to strangle your efforts. While weeding can be satisfying, there’s no denying it’s hard work. If only there were plants that could do …
Whether you stumble across wild asparagus in a field, harvest it fresh from your garden, or bring home a bundle from the grocery store, there’s nothing quite like the crisp, green taste of this springtime favorite. But for such a simple vegetable, asparagus can be surprisingly tricky to get right. Cook it too little, and …
We’ve all been there—sitting down to watch TV or scroll through our phones, only to glance up and realize the house is a mess. It’s easy to put off small chores when distractions are everywhere, but one simple rule can keep your home tidy without overwhelming you: no screen time until three essential tasks are …
It can be challenging to decide which flowers to plant, as there are numerous options to choose from. What you should plant will depend on the type of garden you want to grow, but there are some beautiful flowers experts expect to be among the most popular picks this year. Whether you want to start …
Most gardeners these days have a storage shed in their backyard. It’s a great way to organize gardening tools, seeds, hoses, pots, and so on. But sheds are not just for storage anymore. Many of these new ways to use a storage shed will necessitate a bit of a transformation of an original shed. You’ll …
Periwinkle, also known as Vinca major, makes a beautiful ground cover that doesn’t require much attention. That’s until it takes over your entire yard (and probably the neighbor’s). If you find your yard overtaken by these pretty purple flowers, you’ll be glad to learn how to get rid of periwinkle. What does Perwinkle (Vinca major) …
What if, instead of being the source of a groan-inducing, time-consuming chore (mowing), your lawn became a food source? Imagine ditching the mower for fresh fruits, veggies, nuts, and even eggs. There are many reasons to grow food, not lawns, and the transition from grass to greens can be relatively simple. No matter how big …