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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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Pruning my tomatoes

How To Prune Tomatoes For Maximum Production

Date: September 5, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 39 Comments

Pruning tomatoes is the best way to keep your plants healthy, and maximize yield. In this post, I’ll tell you why you should trim tomatoes, which Continue Reading

Pruning chives with hedge trimming shears

How To Prune Chives & Deadhead The Flowers

Date: July 3, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 35 Comments

Pruning chives and deadheading the flowers are both very easy. In this post, I’ll tell you when to cut back chive plants and deadhead the flowers, Continue Reading

How To Melt Snow To Water Houseplants

How To Melt Snow For Watering Houseplants

Date: June 6, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 18 Comments

Using melted snow to water indoor plants is not only economical, it's easy. Plus, melted snow is the same as rainwater - and it's SO GOOD for your Continue Reading

Pruning Russian Sage: Step-By-Step Instructions

Pruning Russian Sage: Step-By-Step Instructions

Date: September 7, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 24 Comments

Pruning Russian sage is super easy! The best part is that you don't have to worry about over doing it, you can't kill a Russian sage shrub by Continue Reading

Pruning Lavender: A Step-By-Step Guide

Pruning Lavender: A Step-By-Step Guide

Date: July 3, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 44 Comments

Pruning lavender is not hard, but it's important to know what you're doing before you start in order to avoid over pruning. In this post, I will tell Continue Reading

Spreading Mulch Tips: Best & Easiest Way To Lay Mulch Evenly

How To Spread Mulch In Your Garden In 4 Easy Steps!

Date: January 28, 2025 by Amy Andrychowicz | 8 Comments

Spreading mulch in your garden is a simple task that comes with a lot of benefits. But understanding when, how, and what kind to lay down can sometime Continue Reading

What Is Rainwater Harvesting? (And How To Get Started)

What Is Rainwater Harvesting? (And How To Get Started)

Date: May 28, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 2 Comments

As a gardener, you may have heard the term "rainwater harvesting" and wondered what the heck that means. Well, you're in luck! In this post, I will Continue Reading

My DIY seed starting soil mix

How To Make Your Own Seed Starting Soil Mix

Date: January 29, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 57 Comments

Seed starting mix can be expensive to buy, so I came up with my own homemade recipe. This is the best medium to use, and it’s also very easy to Continue Reading

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