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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
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How To Prune A Wandering Jew Plant (Tradescantia)

How To Prune A Wandering Jew Plant (Tradescantia)

Date: August 1, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 6 Comments

Pruning a wandering jew plant is not difficult, but it can be intimidating for beginners who aren’t sure how to do it. So in this post, I'm going to Continue Reading

How To Choose The Best Snake Plant Soil

How To Choose The Best Snake Plant Soil

Date: September 21, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 2 Comments

Using the right type of soil for snake plants is very important for their long-term heath and vitality. So in this post, I'll tell you all you need Continue Reading

How To Water A Cactus Plant

How To Water A Cactus Plant

Date: November 16, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 4 Comments

Watering cactus plants can be a big struggle, and many gardeners end up overdoing it. So in this post, I'm going to show you how to tell when they Continue Reading

Pruning Rosemary To Promote Growth & Larger Yields

Pruning Rosemary To Promote Growth & Larger Yields

Date: September 7, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 4 Comments

Pruning rosemary is not difficult, and doing it the right way will ensure a healthy and highly productive plant. In this post, you’ll learn why, when, Continue Reading

How To Plant Succulents Indoors Or Outside

How To Plant Succulents Indoors Or Outside

Date: May 16, 2022 by Amy Andrychowicz | Leave a comment

Properly planting succulents is important, whether they're indoors or outside. In this post, I'm going to show you exactly when and how to plant Continue Reading

How To Water A Succulent Plant

How To Water A Succulent Plant

Date: October 26, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 4 Comments

Watering succulents correctly is not as easy as it sounds, but it is extremely important. So in this post, I'm going to go over everything in detail, Continue Reading

My DIY cactus potting soil

How To Make Your Own Cactus Soil Mix (With Recipe!)

Date: January 30, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 13 Comments

Using the right type of cactus soil is extremely important, and it can be difficult to find the perfect mix. So I came up with my own simple recipe, Continue Reading

How To Prune A Jade Plant

How To Prune A Jade Plant

Date: July 18, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 8 Comments

Pruning jade plants is important in order to maintain their size, shape, and overall health. In this post, you'll learn why, when, and exactly how to Continue Reading

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