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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…

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How To Choose The Best Jade Plant Soil

How To Choose The Best Jade Plant Soil

Date: November 6, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 4 Comments

What is the best potting soil for jade plants? I get asked this question so much that I finally decided to write a post about it. So in this Continue Reading

How To Water A Jade Plant

How To Water A Jade Plant

Date: July 4, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 8 Comments

Watering jade plants properly is a huge struggle for many people, and I get asked about it all the time. So in this post, I'm going to tell you all Continue Reading

Winterizing A Rain Barrel In 4 Easy Steps

Winterizing A Rain Barrel In 4 Easy Steps

Date: June 6, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 15 Comments

Winterizing a rain barrel is a must if you live in a cold climate like I do. Leaving it full of water when the temps drop below freezing could Continue Reading

How To Prune Basil The Right Way

How To Prune Basil The Right Way

Date: July 26, 2022 by Amy Andrychowicz | Leave a comment

Pruning basil is simple, results in a bushier and healthier plant, and will also give you larger yields. In this post I'll tell you why and when to do Continue Reading

How To Deadhead Petunias By Pinching & Pruning

How To Deadhead Petunias By Pinching & Pruning

Date: August 19, 2026 by Amy Andrychowicz | 6 Comments

Deadheading petunias is important in order to keep them bushy and looking their best. In this post, I'll tell you why and when to do it. Then I will Continue Reading

Lasagna Gardening 101: How To Make A Lasagna Gardenrdening: Detailed Beginner's Guide

Lasagna Gardening 101: How To Make A Lasagna Garden

Date: May 20, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 19 Comments

Lasagna gardening is an easy way to create and maintain low-maintenance beds. In this post, I'll explain everything you need to know about this simple Continue Reading

How To Release Ladybugs Into Your Garden

How To Release Ladybugs Into Your Garden

Date: July 11, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 7 Comments

Releasing ladybugs into your garden is a great way to increase the population of these beneficial insects. In this post, I will show you when and how Continue Reading

7 Easy DIY Potting Soil Recipes To Mix Your Own

7 Easy DIY Potting Soil Recipes To Mix Your Own

Date: May 20, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 20 Comments

Making DIY potting soil is easy, and saves you money! In this post, I'll talk about all the benefits, explain each ingredient, and give you seven of Continue Reading

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