I needed a quick way to protect my seedlings while I was out of town, so I threw together this two-shelf mini greenhouse using leftover cedar boards and some plastic sheeting I had on hand. It’s nothing fancy, but it…
What is Crop Rotation? Crop rotation means growing different types of plants in the same spot each season to improve soil health and reduce pests and disease. Why It Matters: The Basics: Group your plants into 4 main categories: Each…
I’ve been diving into companion planting lately, and honestly — it’s kind of addicting. The idea that certain plants actually help each other grow is wild in the best way. I used to think gardening was just about spacing and…
It turns out growing sunflowers is way easier than I thought — and now that I’ve got a few going strong, I’m officially hooked. They’re low-maintenance, love full sun (hello, Florida), and they grow fast enough to be super satisfying.…
When my husband took over the office to work at home, I decided to take over the dining room that we didn’t use very often. I wanted a really big desk! I had a very large wall that just screamed…
It’s not the prettiest but this is the cheapest and easiest way to build a retaining wall! We had a big issue with the drainage ditch next to our house. It would get close to flooding our air conditioners just…