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Blog / Garden Care & Maintenance

Garden Care & Maintenance

Having a beautiful and healthy garden is what we all strive for, but it can be a huge challenge sometimes. If you struggle with garden care and maintenance, you’re not alone.

This can be a large and overwhelming topic, so I’ve broken it down into bite-sized pieces to make it easy for you. Click the links below to learn about…

  • Pruning Plants
  • Garden Soil
  • Watering and Irrigation
  • Garden Pest Control
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Writing Your Garden Reflection

Date: January 10, 2025 by Amy Andrychowicz | 2 Comments

Every fall I like to take the time to write down all of the things that worked well in my garden, along with the things that did not work so well. I Continue Reading

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How To Get Rid Of Hornworms Organically

Date: May 5, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 4 Comments

Hornworms can be very frustrating and difficult to get rid of. They have impressive appetites, which means they can do a lot of damage very quickly - Continue Reading

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How To Prune Peppers For Maximum Production (5 Steps!)

Date: February 23, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 2 Comments

Pruning peppers is easy to do, and it has many benefits for keeping your plants healthy, and maximizing their yields. In this post, I’m going to Continue Reading

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How To Choose The Best Spider Plant Soil

Date: February 8, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | Leave a comment

Using the right kind of soil for your spider plant is important to keep it happy and healthy. While they're not too fussy, they do prefer a Continue Reading

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How To Water Christmas Cactus

Date: January 18, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 2 Comments

Watering Christmas cactus correctly is essential for maintaining your plant’s health and preserving its beautiful appearance. In this post, I'll Continue Reading

How To Water Thanksgiving Cactus

How To Water Thanksgiving Cactus

Date: November 28, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | Leave a comment

Watering Thanksgiving cactus correctly is key to maintaining your plant and keeping it healthy and looking beautiful. One of the biggest struggles Continue Reading

How To Choose The Best Plumeria Soil

How To Choose The Best Plumeria Soil

Date: October 10, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 2 Comments

Using the right type of soil for plumerias is key to their overall good health, whether they are in containers or the ground. Using the wrong soil Continue Reading

How To Prune Hydrangeas

How To Prune Hydrangeas

Date: November 6, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 12 Comments

Pruning hydrangeas improves their shape, encourages new flowers, and increases the size of the blooms. But if you’re doing it for the first time, Continue Reading

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