Tulips are stunning the day you bring them home—but without the right care, they can droop and fade fast. The good news? With a few simple steps, you can keep cut tulips fresh, upright, and beautiful for much longer than most people expect To make cut tulips last longer, trim the stems properly, use cold […]
Caring For Cut Tulips So They Last Longer Read More »
In the heart of Ohio, just minutes from busy stadiums and highways, stand quiet giants that many people overlook. These trees don’t cheer, tweet, or lift trophies—but they hold records just as impressive. Lewis Center, Ohio has several Ohio Champion Trees. These trees are the largest, oldest, and healthiest of their kind in the state.
Lewis Center Ohio Champion Trees: Giants of Nature Read More »
If you’ve ever walked past a garden and suddenly smelled something soft, sweet, and calming, there’s a good chance it was a gardenia. This plant is famous for its scent and its clean white flowers — but many people don’t know what it really smells like or how easy (or tricky) it is to grow
What does a gardenia smell like Read More »
Looking at your garden and feeling like it could be so much better? You don’t need a huge budget or expert skills to turn it into a space you actually love spending time in. You can upgrade your garden homemendous in a big way by improving plants, seating, lighting, and layout step by step. Small,
How to Upgrade My Garden Homemendous Read More »
Want a garden that looks beautiful and eco-friendly gardens? The good news is—you don’t need fancy tools or rare plants. The right flowers can do most of the work for you. The best flowers for eco-friendly gardens are native flowers, pollinator-friendly blooms, and low-water plants. These flowers support bees and butterflies, need less water, and
what flowers are good for eco-friendly gardens Read More »
A bumpy garden looks messy and makes everything harder—from mowing to placing furniture.The good news: you can level your garden yourself with basic tools, some patience, and a free weekend. No landscaper needed. Below is a simple, step-by-step guide, written like I’d explain it to a friend doing this for the first time. To level
How to level garden without landscaper? Read More »
Thinking of putting up a garden shed but don’t want to pour a full concrete slab? You’re not alone. Concrete blocks are one of the easiest and most budget-friendly ways to support a shed—and they work really well when done right. Yes, concrete blocks are a solid foundations for most garden sheds if the ground
GUIDE TO USE concrete blocks foundations for garden sheds Read More »
Fresh lettuce from the store looks nice… until it wilts in two days. Growing your own organic lettuce fixes that. It’s cheaper, fresher, and honestly one of the easiest things you can grow at home. You can grow organic lettuce by planting seeds in loose soil, giving them regular water, and keeping them in a
How to Grow Your Own Organic Lettuce Read More »
Building a raised garden bed feels exciting—until you hit that moment and think, “Wait… what goes at the bottom?” Good news: it’s simple, and getting it right makes a big difference for your plants. At the bottom of a raised garden bed, you should place a weed barrier (like cardboard or newspaper) directly on the
What Should You Put at the Bottom of a Raised Garden Bed Read More »
Fresh potatoes taste different when you grow them yourself. They’re cleaner, richer, and honestly more satisfying. The good news? You don’t need a big garden. A simple container on a balcony or patio is enough. You can grow organic potatoes in containers by using a deep pot, healthy seed potatoes, loose soil, regular watering, and
How to Grow Your Own Organic Potatoes in Containers Read More »
