How to Grow Microgreens at Home
Even if you aren’t big on gardening, you can grow nutritious little microgreens. After all, they are supposed to be crowded and leggy!
10 Common Garden Problems—and How to Fix Them
Summer is what gardeners dream of all winter—warm weather, flourishing flowers, and a bountiful harvest that’s carried straight from the veggie patch to the dinner table. But along with the sun and fun of summer comes a host of problems that can frustrate even the most steadfast gardeners. Your plants suffer from too much water . . . or too little. Even if the rabbits leave your garden alone, the Japanese beetles will surely come after it. Don’t slug it out with the garden slugs all by yourself! We’ve got your back. Read on to learn how to combat some of the most common summer gardening problems.
8 Weirdly Effective Ways to Treat a Bug Bite
When the weather warms up, people spend more time outside. Unfortunately, mosquitoes, flies, and other biting insects have the same idea. These winged pests see you as an all-you-can-eat buffet, and you’re left with red welts and itchy bites. If you’ve had a run-in with those biting bugs that give summer a bad name, fear not. These quick and free home remedies will get you back outside in a flash, enjoying nature itch-free.
Maidenhair Fern Care: How to Master This Humidity-Loving Houseplant
Is your overly sensitive maidenhair fern hanging on by a hair? If it appears to be glassing over, try placing glass over it!
6 Types of Berries That Are Easy to Grow in Containers
Who says you need an estate (or even a backyard) to grow garden-fresh fruit? These six types of berries can flourish in pots or planter boxes all summer long.
11 Plants You Should Never Start Indoors
Save room under your grow lights for plants that need a head start. These veggie, herb, and flower seeds do much better when they’re sown outdoors.
20 Ways to Garden Without a Backyard
Limited yard space doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the joys of gardening. Here are 20 creative ways to garden indoors.
How to Dry Flowers: 5 Easy DIY Methods
Add long-lasting floral beauty to your home by learning to dry flowers. Any of these five easy methods will work wonders.
Christmas vs. Thanksgiving vs. Easter Cactus: What’s the Difference Between These Holiday Houseplants?
Is your grandparents’ Christmas cactus the same as the modern department-store type? And what’s the difference between those and Thanksgiving or Easter cacti? Be warned that Christmas cactus identification can be convoluted!
Solved! Why Do We Need Bees?
You’ve probably heard that bees are important, but many people don’t fully understand why. These pollinators support our planet in more ways than one.