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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 Install A DIY Drip Irrigation System For Potted Plants

How To Install A DIY Drip Irrigation System For Potted Plants

Date: July 11, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 67 Comments

An automatic watering system for outdoor plants makes life easier, and saves you tons of time. It's also very easy to install your own, and doesn't Continue Reading

85+ Deer Resistant Plants For Your Garden

85+ Deer Resistant Plants For Your Garden

Date: May 22, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 22 Comments

Deer resistant plants are a great option for those of us who have to deal with these destructive pests. If you're looking for plants that deer won't Continue Reading

How To Trim Tree Branches: A Step-By-Step Guide For Beginners

How To Trim Tree Branches Yourself: A Step-By-Step Pruning Guide

Date: December 10, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 26 Comments

Pruning trees helps to keep them healthy, shapely, safe, and growing their best. Don't worry, it's not that hard. In this post, I am going to show you Continue Reading

Garden Soil Testing: How To Test Your Soil At Home Using A Soil Test Kit

How to Test Garden Soil Using a Home Testing Kit

Date: April 22, 2025 by Amy Andrychowicz | 9 Comments

Testing your own garden soil at home might sound intimidating at first, but it’s actually quick, affordable, and super simple. You don’t need to send Continue Reading

Choosing The Best Potting Soil Mix For Container Gardening

Choosing The Best Potting Soil Mix For Container Gardening

Date: March 7, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 45 Comments

It's very important to use the right type of soil for container gardening so your plants can grow their best. Outdoor potted plants need a medium that Continue Reading

How To Cut Grass Like A Pro Using Lawn Mowing Patterns & Techniques

How To Cut Grass Like A Pro Using Lawn Mowing Patterns & Techniques

Date: May 21, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 8 Comments

Using lawn mowing patterns to cut your grass is beneficial, and makes the chore of cutting it more fun. In this post, I’ll tell you all about how to Continue Reading

Pruning my roses

How To Prune Roses: A Step-By-Step Guide

Date: March 4, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 45 Comments

Pruning roses is the best way to keep your shrubs and climbers healthy, and blooming their best. In this post, you'll learn when to do it, and the Continue Reading

How To Sharpen Pruning Shears For The Perfect Cut Every Time

How To Sharpen Pruning Shears For The Perfect Cut Every Time

Date: May 21, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 4 Comments

Sharpening pruning shears is very important so you can get the perfect cut every time. It may sound like a lot of work, but it's actually pretty easy. Continue Reading

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