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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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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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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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Plant Care
Why your tomato plants drop flowers and how to fix it this week
I planted a second round of tomatoes last month and watched, heart in my throat, as healthy-looking plants produced clusters of perfect yellow flowers that then shriveled and fell away. If that’s happening in your garden, you’re not alone — blossom drop (when flowers fall before setting...
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Pests & Diseases
Natural homemade spray recipes that actually stop aphids on roses
I hate seeing my roses coated in tiny, sap-sucking aphids. Over the years I’ve tried commercial sprays, sticky traps and staggered plantings, but my favourite approach is a set of simple, natural homemade sprays that actually work — when used correctly. Below I share the recipes I use in my...
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Plant Care
When to prune spring flowering shrubs for bigger blooms next year
I love the way a shrub-heavy border sings in spring—clouds of lilac, lemony bursts of forsythia, and the soft flaring of azaleas. Over the years I’ve learned that timing the pruning of spring-flowering shrubs correctly is one of the easiest ways to make those displays even better next year....
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