Simple ways to save money while you garden
Winter does not politely test your vertical garden. It exposes weaknesses, punishes poor plant choices, and turns lush green walls into brittle tangles almost overnight. If you grow upward instead of outward, you face a different set of cold-weather challenges, and some of the most popular vertical plants simply cannot handle them. Vertical gardens amplify…
A single leaf can trigger a medical emergency. That is not a horror-movie exaggeration. It is the reality of oleander, a flowering shrub that lines driveways, brightens front yards, and decorates countless Southern landscapes. Across warmer states, veterinarians continue to warn pet owners about the risks tied to this plant. Reports of dogs and cats…
You don’t need a fancy seed catalog to start more plants, because a surprising number of groceries come with a free “starter kit” tucked inside. When you learn which scraps actually sprout, you can turn snack time into planting time and stretch your garden budget way further. The trick is picking foods with viable seeds,…
Some of the tackiest objects in America have just landed inside the house—and somehow, they look incredible. For decades, discount lawn ornaments lived predictable lives. A plastic flamingo leaned in a patch of grass. A concrete goose wore seasonal outfits on the porch. A wide-eyed garden gnome guarded a flower bed with eternal optimism. Homeowners…
If you’ve ever skipped growing your own fruit because you pictured a massive tree taking over the yard, you’ve been sold the wrong story. Plenty of varieties stay compact, fit into small spaces, and still reward you with baskets of fruit when you give them sun and steady care. The trick is choosing the right…
Homemade bath blends feel like the ultimate “use what you grow” win, right up until your skin starts itching, stinging, or turning blotchy. A lot of people assume a reaction means the herbs were “too strong,” but the real reasons are usually more specific than that. The way plants are dried, crushed, and combined with…
If you’ve ever stood in your garden with a handful of seedlings and a head full of hope, you already know planting feels like possibility. Every hole in the soil feels like a promise of tomatoes, herbs, flowers, and abundance. But some plants are basically terrible neighbors. They fight for nutrients, sabotage growth, attract the…
Let’s take a trip together. It’s late winter in the Southeast — the sun is starting to tease us with a warmer touch, and your rain barrels are quietly brimming after weeks of off-and-on showers. You’re itching to siphon that sweet, free water into your garden beds, dreaming of lush tomato vines and vibrant marigolds…
Not every home is flooded with sunshine, and honestly, that shouldn’t disqualify you from having a lush, living, breathing indoor jungle. Low light doesn’t mean no style, no greenery, and definitely no boring corners. Some of the toughest, most beautiful houseplants on the planet actually prefer softer lighting and calmer spaces, thriving where other plants…