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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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  • Watering and Irrigation
  • Garden Pest Control
How To Make Your Own Gritty Mix Potting Soil

How To Make Your Own Gritty Mix Potting Soil

Date: October 18, 2022 by Amy Andrychowicz | 36 Comments

Gritty soil mix is simple to make with only a few ingredients, and works great for plants that like to stay dry. In this post, I'll tell you all about Continue Reading

Natural Garden Pest Control Remedies And Recipes

Natural Garden Pest Control Remedies & Recipes

Date: June 29, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 24 Comments

It's safer, and much easier to use natural pest control remedies to help you fight the bugs and animals in your garden. Dealing with plant-eating Continue Reading

Pruning Plants: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide

Pruning Plants: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide

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

Pruning plants is easier than you think, and it's important for a healthy and productive garden. In this post, you’ll learn everything you need to Continue Reading

How To Water A Vegetable Garden

How To Water A Vegetable Garden, The Right Way!

Date: May 21, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 6 Comments

Watering vegetables properly is essential if you want to maintain a healthy and abundant garden. In this post, you’ll learn everything there is to Continue Reading

How To Get Rid Of Squash Bugs Naturally

How To Get Rid Of Squash Bugs

Date: July 10, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 57 Comments

Squash bugs can be a huge pest, and wreak havoc in your vegetable garden. But it IS possible to get rid of them. In this post, you'll learn all about Continue Reading

No Dig Gardening 101: How To Start A No Dig Garden

No Dig Gardening 101: How To Start A No Till Garden

Date: May 20, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 38 Comments

No dig gardening is a simple way to create or maintain your beds, without all the back-breaking manual labor. In this post, I'll tell you all about Continue Reading

How to Prepare A Garden Bed For Planting Vegetables

How To Prepare Your Vegetable Garden Soil For Planting

Date: June 30, 2025 by Amy Andrychowicz | 18 Comments

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over my decades of gardening, it’s this: fertile, nutrient-rich soil is the secret to healthy and highly productive Continue Reading

How Do Rain Barrels Work?

How Rain Barrels Work & Tips For Using Them

Date: March 8, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 36 Comments

Rain barrels are a great way to capture the best type of water you can give your plants and gardens, but how do they work? This is a very common Continue Reading

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