What do Japanese beetles eat? If you’ve had to deal with them, you know they like your garden! Japanese beetles are a worry for many home gardeners and for major farmers who run commercial farms. These beetles are known for destroying many plants at an alarming rate. Understanding what these beetles eat is a great …
Gardening
Growing up, many of us heard the adage: “God made dirt, and dirt don’t hurt.” This statement is truer than any child realizes, and anyone who likes to play in the soil has likely caught on. If you love gardening, getting dirty is a normal part of your routine. After a few hours of planting …
Have you ever heard anyone say, “I’m so sad I decluttered my home!” Yep, me neither. That’s because there’s an undeniable satisfaction that comes from opening drawers, looking under beds, and digging into back closets to discover forgotten old treasures (and lots of junk). Over time, houses start to collect mystery gadgets and half-used products …
Birds are amazing little cheerleaders! They constantly brighten my days with their sweet songs and beautiful colors. They’re such a joy to watch and hear each day. Is your garden bird-friendly? Because if it’s not, you’re missing out. I’m going to share how to create a garden for the birds, so you too can enjoy …
When updating your landscape, don’t forget about the pathways! An attractive walkway design can do wonders in improving the overall appearance of an outdoor space by adding visual interest or simply blending in smoothly with the rest of the landscape. It can tie a space together and take all the elements from mismatched and blah …
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and it’s time to start thinking about garden planning. May is the time of year when beautiful annuals start making their way into local garden shops and big box stores, opening Pandora’s box on all the summer possibilities! While perennials come back year after year, you might …
Hydrangeas are a flower power plant for summer gardens. They grow in hard-to-fill niches in garden plantings, or they can dominate a well-watered area near the house or on the shady side of the lawn. Hydrangeas produce eye-catching heads of flowers in white, pink, lavender, purple, or rose that change colors as they begin to …
Nothing lifts a garden’s mood quite like the burst of bright yellow blooms—even when the skies are gray. Yellow flowering trees don’t just add color; they bring warmth, light, and a sense of cheer that can transform any outdoor space. Whether you’re designing a fresh landscape or adding to an established one, there’s always room …
Hummingbirds are tiny gems in our gardens. These minute birds hover almost magically and fill our gardens with iridescent color. But maybe you find yourself asking: What do hummingbirds eat? Many gardeners and birdwatchers love to put out feeders with artificial sweeteners to attract these tiny, beautiful birds to their gardens. They are so much …
What do you want your tomato plant to achieve? Bigger, juicier fruit? Stronger, healthier growth? If you’re nodding yes to both, then you might find this trick by MIgardener very helpful. He talks about trench composting, the simple tomato planting method that could take your tomatoes from “struggling in life” to “Mama, I made it. …