Sunflowers are one of the easiest ways to beautify your garden and feed your native pollinators without much effort or cash investment. But which sunflower cultivars are best to grow? We invite you to explore 18 delightful sunflower varieties that will delight you and…
Spring is finally here! Homesteaders can begin planting their gardens with lovely spring flowers that add delightful fragrances and breathtaking colors. We’re helping celebrate by sharing our favorite spring flowers, perfect for newbie gardeners in nearly any growing zone. These lovely spring flowers bring joy and anticipation,…
Mosses are primitive non-vascular plants known for their exotic texture and green hues. They have existed for 470 million years. Taken for granted for a long time, today, mosses are on the verge of becoming an urban homesteading sensation. You can blame…
You wake up one morning and perform a routine check-up on your wonderfully lush plant army – be it houseplants, garden flowers, or vegetables. Everything seems all right, but with your sleepy eyes, you notice the soil particles moving around…
If you’ve been wondering about plants that grow in the dark, or at least without a whole lot of direct light, you’re in the right place! Join me as we explore 17 beautiful plants that grow well in low-light conditions,…
We love spider mite predators! Here’s why. If you have fruit trees, vegetables, berries, vines, or ornamental plants, then you know the frustration mites cause you and your garden. And if you’ve never had mites ruin your crop, I’ll describe…
Are you dreaming of a lush, beautiful indoor garden? Well, we can help. But finding indoor hanging plants for sun-deprived spaces is tricky! However, with the right selection of hanging plants, you can add some greenery and life to these…
Here are the best plants that absorb lots of water. And they’re vital for all gardeners – because even the finest lawns can develop issues with excessive moisture. Heavy rain, inadequate drainage, and soil repacking after construction projects can all…
Core gardening is an ingenious and thrifty gardening method that allows you to squeeze every ounce of nutrients from your compost. Core gardening has many benefits, like nourishing your soil and conserving moisture. For that reason, core gardening is one…
Are you considering starting your own vegetable garden in your backyard? In my heart of hearts, I genuinely believe that anyone can learn how to start a vegetable garden from scratch. No matter where you are in the world or…
It can be challenging to decide how deep your raised garden beds should be, as many factors go into determining the best size. You should consider the plants you want to grow, how far you want to bend down to…
Super low maintenance, tough, resilient, AND pretty flowers? Yep, that’s right. These spectacular flowering succulents are the perfect plants to make your gardening life easier (and more beautiful). Both cacti and succulents prefer a hot and dry environment with a…
While we go to great lengths to nurture our garden and vegetable plots, neglecting the soil in our indoor and container-grown plants is too easy. While you can reuse it under the right conditions, potting soil has an expiration date,…
Summer is a time for new beginnings – and what better way to celebrate the season than by planting a few flowers? So if you want something that will add a splash of color to your yard, consider planting a…
As the temperatures plummet and the days become shorter, many of us begin to think about how we can bring a modicum of life and color into our homes. One of the best ways to do this is to cultivate…