Back when I was young, I never understood why my mom used so many mosquito-repelling strategies in her garden, especially since mosquitoes aren’t like pests and don’t feed on plants. Well, turns out, they can be worse than pests! Mosquitoes in the garden can transfer harmful diseases onto plants and their larvae can damage entire…
If you’ve been following my gardening work for a while now, you’ll know that I’m a huge fan and advocate of growing berry bushes. However, I realized I haven’t talked much about Blackberries for some reason despite the fact that they’ve been a summer staple in my “garden” for a very long time. So, in…
Honeydew melon is low in calories but rich in vitamin C and potassium, so it is best for the immune system and heart health. Although honeydew melon is bland if not harvest at the right time, a perfectly ripped honey is just WOW, juicy, sweet, and perfect for hydration. I can guarantee you’ll hate honeydew…
If you’ve been in the gardening game for a while now, you’ll know that pruning is an integral part of plant care. Your plants need to be trimmed down from time to time to be able to grow better and healthier; that’s just how it works. However, many people are often unsure about the best…
Are you trying to grow a pear tree but realized halfway through that it also needs pruning? Well, you’re not alone. Back when I grew my first tree (it was a kumquat tree), I too had no idea what pruning was and why it needed to be done. As a result of my ignorance, my…
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’re probably aware of how versatile baking soda is. From deep cleaning and removing teeth stains to making cakes fluffier, it’s incredibly effective and can be used in many areas of life. Believe it or not, baking soda even has its uses in the garden! And, today,…