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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 Make Potting Soil For Indoor Plants

How To Make Potting Soil For Indoor Plants

Date: April 24, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 28 Comments

Finding the perfect houseplant potting mix can be frustrating. That's why I came up with my own DIY recipe that is both easy and budget friendly! In Continue Reading

How To Water Indoor Plants: The Ultimate Guide

How To Water Indoor Plants: The Ultimate Guide

Date: June 6, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 20 Comments

Watering houseplants sounds easy, but getting it right is a huge struggle for many indoor gardeners. In this post, you'll learn everything there is Continue Reading

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

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