Turn a shady 2x corner into a low-maintenance pollinator garden with native perennials
I turned a small, shady corner of my yard—an awkward 2x nook under an overhanging maple—into a low-maintenance pollinator haven using mostly native perennials. If you have a similar tight, shady corner that seems impossible to plant (too dark, roots competing, soil a little compacted), I’ll...
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Fix blossom end rot on tomatoes in seven practical steps for container growers
I remember the first summer my patio tomato plants started showing small, sunken brown patches on...
Build an upcycled rain barrel filter that keeps mosquitoes out and delivers clean water to raised beds
I’ve been collecting rainwater for years, but one summer I noticed mosquito larvae wriggling in...
Troubleshooting yellowing leaves: 7 specific causes and how to treat each
I always get a little pang when I see leaves going yellow on a plant I care about. Yellowing — or...
Step by step guide to grafting apple trees for better fruit and disease resistance
I still remember the first time I tried grafting an apple tree: my hands were sticky with sap, my...
Companion planting pairs that reduce pests and boost tomato yields
I’ve always treated companion planting as one of those simple garden strategies that rewards you...
How to use mulch correctly around shrubs to prevent rot and encourage deep roots
Mulch is one of my favorite garden habits — it transforms bare soil into a tidy,...
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Plant Care
Troubleshooting yellowing leaves: 7 specific causes and how to treat each
I always get a little pang when I see leaves going yellow on a plant I care about. Yellowing — or chlorosis — is one of those common garden signals that can come from many different problems. Over the years I’ve learned that the key is to look at the pattern of yellowing, feel the soil, check...
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DIY Projects
Step by step guide to grafting apple trees for better fruit and disease resistance
I still remember the first time I tried grafting an apple tree: my hands were sticky with sap, my bench was cluttered with budding scion wood, and I was alternately nervous and thrilled. That year the grafts took, and the satisfaction of watching a new cultivar thrive on a hardy rootstock hooked me...
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Pests & Diseases
Companion planting pairs that reduce pests and boost tomato yields
I’ve always treated companion planting as one of those simple garden strategies that rewards you over and over: a few smart plant pairings can cut pests, improve pollination and even increase tomato yields without reaching for chemical sprays. Over the years I’ve tried dozens of combinations in...
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Plant Care
How to use mulch correctly around shrubs to prevent rot and encourage deep roots
Mulch is one of my favorite garden habits — it transforms bare soil into a tidy, moisture-retaining layer, suppresses weeds and feeds the soil as it breaks down. But I’ve also learned the hard way that mulch can cause problems when used incorrectly around shrubs: too much or piled against the...
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Pests & Diseases
Eco friendly slug control strategies that protect pets and wildlife
I hate finding half-eaten hosta leaves or a row of tiny holes across my lettuces — and I’ve learned that slugs are as persistent as they are sneaky. Over the years I’ve tried every trick in the book, and I’ve also learned to choose methods that keep our cats, neighbour’s dog, hedgehogs...
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Garden Design
Design a cozy garden seating nook using thrifted finds and white string lights
I love creating small garden moments that feel like a quiet retreat — a place where you can sip tea, read a book, or linger with friends as dusk falls. One of my favourite weekend projects is designing a cozy seating nook using thrifted finds and white string lights. It’s a budget-friendly way...
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DIY Projects
How to choose the right drip irrigation kit for a 10 m² flower border
When I first tackled irrigation for a 10 m² flower border, I wanted something that was simple, water-efficient and low-maintenance — not a full sprinkler system, but better than hand-watering every evening. After testing a few setups and helping friends fit kits into narrow beds and...
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Eco Gardening
Convert a lawn patch into a low maintenance wildflower meadow in three stages
Turning a patch of lawn into a low-maintenance wildflower meadow is one of my favourite garden makeovers. It’s a small change that rewards you with colour, scent and a busy highway for pollinators — and it can be surprisingly simple if you work in stages. Below I share the three-stage approach...
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DIY Projects
Small greenhouse setup for extending the season and starting seedlings early
I love a good weekend project, and building a small greenhouse is one of my favorites—especially when I picture seed trays germinating in February instead of April. A compact greenhouse is an affordable, efficient way to extend the growing season, get seedlings off to a strong start and protect...
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Eco Gardening
How to compost kitchen scraps fast without attracting rodents or flies
I used to worry that composting kitchen scraps meant inviting a parade of rodents and flies into my garden. After a few messy experiments (and one bold raccoon raid), I’ve developed routines that let me turn food waste into rich soil fast — without the pests. Below I share the methods I...
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