Garden

Many gardeners battle with aphids. These universally hated garden pests are small, but they can wreak havoc on a plant and turn the most beautiful garden into something that looks like it belongs in Dr. Seuss’s world! There are about … Read more

These are all good companion plants for the gardener looking to make the most of their garden space and improve the overall production of the entire garden now and in future seasons. When you are choosing plants to grow in … Read more

Plants and flowers…I am their worst nightmare. If you are anything like me, I find it a challenge to keep any kind of plant alive. From amateur planting to forgetting daily watering, my garden is more of a flower graveyard. Yikes. … Read more

Every gardener desires a strong, healthy and bountiful garden, but sometimes it may seem hard to grow your garden the way you desire. Having healthy, fertile garden soil is just one thing that can help you do just that. Proper … Read more

I’ve always loved the “idea” of gardening, but never really put too much effort into it until we bought our first home. We had over a year’s worth of renovations to make to it, all of which were exciting and … Read more

One of the things that we love about our neighbors is that we both like to garden. We try to get together for backyard cookouts on a regular basis and enjoy providing the majority of the meal from our gardens. … Read more

Now that school’s out, keeping the kids entertained throughout the day has started to consume my existence. I tend to hear “I’m bored” a lot. So I’ve been looking for activities to get them outside to wear them out! They … Read more

The benefits of having plants in your home are numerous. From increasing the quality of air in your home to combating disorders like SAD, plants like succulents are a smart decorating choice – even for those with a less-than-green thumb. Which … Read more

Last year my toddler and I tried to create our very first garden. I had grandiose ideas of flowers of all kinds and colors sprouting up at our little lake house. Of course Pinterest was the inspiration, it gets me … Read more

When I was asked to become a P-Touch Ambassador and use the Brother P-Touch PTD 200 Label Maker for one month within my home, I knew that I would be using it to organize, and label things I had put … Read more

I have a small home, with little room for storage and 3 people sharing the space. We have to be really creative about storage and organization or else our tiny cottage can easily look disheveled and cluttered, especially with a … Read more

This summer I tried cultivating my first garden. I failed. I blame it on a variety of factors. Lack of rain and fertilizer would be one (hey, it was my first try – I lived and learned.) Another reason would be a … Read more