Petunias are one of the easiest flowers to grow all year round in warm climates. But that doesn’t mean it’s resilient to pest problems. If you’re out of insecticidal soap sprays, can you use a homemade one? As a whole,…
Spraying Soapy Water on Plants – What Happens & How Often To Do It
You’ve probably come across more than a few homemade recipes for gardening. One of the more popular types of recipes for getting rid of pests is easily made with regular dishwashing liquid and water! Keep in mind: Insecticidal soap is…
How to Grow The Best Peonies in Northern California
Growing a gorgeous set of peonies for your garden is actually easier than you think, especially in Northern California. The trick is to find a variety that does well in your hardiness zone and climate. Everything else after that is…
Reasons to Start Attracting Beneficial Bugs in the Garden
For every pest that exists, there exists its own natural enemy to control its population. In this case, beneficial bugs may be one of the answers to defeating those notoriously damaging pests in your garden. As a whole, attracting beneficial…
How to Rescue Plants from Common Houseplant Pests & Diseases
Whether you’re a longtime gardener or a complete newbie at this fanatic houseplant lifestyle, you probably will come across a sick plant at some point despite your best care. But the question now is… how did they get there? Typically,…
Why Grow a Food Garden in the Front Yard – With Helpful Tips
The front yard gets a lot of attention from passersby with its manicured green lawn and decorative garden. But what if I told you it is possible to eat from your garden and still have it look pretty? Food gardens…
9 Helpful Tips To Start a Food Garden Table For Your Family
Everyone has started a herb garden in their homes at some point, picking fresh herbs straight out of its little pot where they began as seeds. Let’s expand your horizons a little! Here are nine need-to-know tips you have to…
9 Home Gardening Ideas to Grow Better Vegetables, Fruits & Herbs
Home gardening isn’t just a monotonous in-bed garden with rows of vegetables, herbs, and a fruit tree that’s barely thriving in the background. Throw that dull image out the window, and have a look at these alternate ideas to level…