Tips & Tricks

There is nothing more frustrating and annoying than a plant fungus issues. Thus, doesn’t matter if you have microgreens, veggies or houseplants, this plant fungus like powdery mildew will absolutely ruin them if left untreated. How to notice when your plant has fungus? Well, you have to check out for unusual spotting. Furthermore, sometimes you will find a white growth …

There are a number of other banana peel uses both as a natural fertilizer and pest repellent in the garden. In this article, I would like to share with you some smart ways to take advantage of this valuable bit of trash. Keep on reading and find out which are the 6 banana peel uses as a natural fertilizer and …

Epsom salt is indeed a gardener’s best friend. Its uses are becoming more beneficial for a green living and organic gardening. Thus, Epsom salt has been growing in popularity as an organic solution for various problems. Furthermore, Epsom salt is an ideal solution for a variety gardening needs. For example, it helps to grow tastier tomatoes, it boosts pepper yields, …

Borax, also known as sodium borate has incredible uses for your garden because it has natural and powerful properties. For instance, the only mineral salt with acidic properties from borax is boron. It is naturally occurring, and it has been around for ages. However, you should know that borax uses go beyond its all natural cleaner properties. In this article, …

When you have a drip irrigation system for your potted plants, you know life just gets easier. The system also saves you a lot of time so for me, it was an incredible investment. Not to mention, the irrigation system is also very easy to install. Thus, you can make your own as a well-spent project, it doesn’t take much …

We all know how terracotta plant pots get a crusty white residue on them over time. That looks actually pretty bad. However, don’t stress it out, cleaning them is quick and easy. In this article, I will show you exactly how to clean chalky residue on your terracotta pots in 3 easy and quick steps! I like using terracotta pots …

My favorite flowers are the large peonies that smell heavenly. Once the peony buds start to open, the flowers quickly become so large that the stems aren’t able to support the heavy flowers. Thus, the flowers inevitably go crashing into the ground. Now, I don’t want that to happen, they are amazing flowers to have. Hence, I want to make …

After years of trying and trying, I finally came up with the perfect succulent potting mix recipe. Personally, for me, this is the best soil for succulents, and it’s super easy to prepare! In this post, I will share my recipe and show you exactly how to make your own succulent soil. Keep reading and check it out. The first …

Before you start working on your garden, you know that the first step would be starting your plants from seeds. However, even if it is a great way to jump-start, most people don’t know they need to clean and sanitize the pots. Why is that so necessary, though? Well, when you are growing your own seeds, you will notice that …

If you want to save money when it comes to gardening, using fallen leaves as mulch would be your best option. This has always been a great idea, but there are also some warnings you should know about. We all know that mulch helps with regulating the soil temperature. It keeps hot summer sun from heating the soil too much …