Understanding Pest
Isopropyl Alcohol 91% vs. Neem Oil
What Actually Worked in My Home — and What Didn’t When it comes to pest control, there’s a lot of advice floating around. Neem oil is often treated like a...
Isopropyl Alcohol 91% vs. Neem Oil
Isopropyl Alcohol 91% vs. Neem Oil
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Alocasia
Are You Ready for an Alocasia?
Alocasias are not impulse plants.
Are You Ready for an Alocasia?
Are You Ready for an Alocasia?
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Why Alocasias Are Not for the New Plant Parent
There’s something about an Alocasia that pulls you in.
Why Alocasias Are Not for the New Plant Parent
Why Alocasias Are Not for the New Plant Parent
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Beginner Plants
Plant Chores Are a Daily Ritual, Not a Task List
Plant care should never feel overwhelming—and honestly, it doesn’t have to be. One of the biggest reasons people burn out with plants is because they assign everything to one day:...
Plant Chores Are a Daily Ritual, Not a Task List
Plant Chores Are a Daily Ritual, Not a Task List
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Orchids Are Beginner Plants — Once You Understand Them
Orchids get a reputation for being “hard.”
Orchids Are Beginner Plants — Once You Understand Them
Orchids Are Beginner Plants — Once You Understand Them
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News
Growing With Intention: Loving Plants & Gardening Without Breaking the Bank
If your plant journey starts to feel anxious, rushed, or competitive—it’s okay to step back, reassess, and simplify.
Let your space reflect your capacity, not someone else’s highlight reel.
Growing With Intention: Loving Plants & Gardening Without Breaking the Bank
Growing With Intention: Loving Plants & Gardening Without Breaking the Bank
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Gardening
Are Banana Peels Good for Your Garden?
Banana peels are often recommended as a “natural fertilizer.” But like many gardening tips, context matters. Let’s talk about when they help — and when they create problems. 🌱 Using...
Are Banana Peels Good for Your Garden?
Are Banana Peels Good for Your Garden?
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You Don’t Need Expensive Grow Trays to Start Seeds
A Shop Light, Plastic Cups & Common Sense Will Do 4 There is a misconception that you need expensive grow trays, specialty domes, and professional lighting to start seeds. You...
You Don’t Need Expensive Grow Trays to Start Seeds
You Don’t Need Expensive Grow Trays to Start Seeds
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Getting Started With Gardening -- What To Do — And What Not To Do
Gardening is not about aesthetics.It is not about how many plants you own.It is not about recreating what you see on social media. Gardening is about connection. Connection to soil.Connection...
Getting Started With Gardening -- What To Do — And What Not To Do
Getting Started With Gardening -- What To Do — And What Not To Do
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