Its Still Summer in Nature The autumnal equinox is on September 22 not yet here. Dont chop down your garden too early. Late-season blooms = food for bees […]
Give these green friends a sprinkle of used coffee grounds in moderation! for happier, healthier growth. 1. Spider Plant Loves the nitrogen boost; sprinkle lightly on top. 2. Snake Plant Feed sparingly; mix grounds into the soil to avoid clumping. 3. Pothos Mix a pinch into potting mix for lush, trailing vines. 4. Peace Lily Helps encourage deep green leaves; apply once a month. 5. African Violets Use a tiny sprinkle; too much can affect soil acidity. 6. Philodendron Mix into the topsoil for stronger, vibrant leaves. 7. Aloe Vera Only occasional use; mix into soil, not on top. 8. Christmas Cactus A light boost during the growing season. 9. Boston Fern Loves acidity; sprinkle grounds or make a diluted coffee-water mix.
Give these green friends a sprinkle of used coffee grounds in moderation! for happier, healthier growth. 1. Spider Plant Loves the nitrogen boost; sprinkle lightly on top. 2. […]
During spring gardening, keep this effective tip in mind to catch ticks: 1. Wrap tape around your ankles with the sticky side facing out. 2. This is how you catch ticks trying to climb up your legs.
During spring gardening, keep this effective tip in mind to catch ticks: 1. Wrap tape around your ankles with the sticky side facing out. 2. This is how […]
One of the most powerful ways you can save the bees this week is simpledont rake. Bumblebee queens rest beneath the leaves, sleeping through the cold, dreaming of spring. Let them be so they can rise and rebuild their colonies.
One of the most powerful ways you can save the bees this week is simpledont rake. Bumblebee queens rest beneath the leaves, sleeping through the cold, dreaming of […]
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Our produce storage guide is here to help! 復 AvaHi there — I’m Ava, the creator behind Ava Garden Tips 🌿 I’ve always been passionate about plants, flowers, and the simple […]
Hydrangea flowers are unique in that their flower color can change based on the pH of the soil they are grown!
Hydrangea flowers are unique in that their flower color can change based on the pH of the soil they are grown! AvaHi there — I’m Ava, the creator behind Ava […]
Save the FirefliesIt Starts Underground Baby fireflies live 12 years underground, feeding on pests and preparing to light up our summer nights. But a single spray of pesticides can wipe out an entire generation. No larvae = no glow. They need moist, healthy soilnot chemicals. Protect your soil. Choose natural pest control. Let the magic come back every summer.
Save the FirefliesIt Starts Underground Baby fireflies live 12 years underground, feeding on pests and preparing to light up our summer nights. But a single spray of pesticides […]
August is the perfect time to give your fruit trees a strategic summer trimespecially if you want healthier fruit and better yields next season. Heres what to cut and why it matters 1. Apple Tree Why: Opens the canopy for more light, shapes future growth Prune: Crossing branches, water sprouts, and weak limbs 2. Peach Tree Why: Encourages fruiting wood and reduces disease pressure Prune: Upright shoots water sprouts and overextended limbs 3. Pear Tree Why: Improves airflow and prevents limb breakage Prune: Suckers at the base, crowded interior growth 4. Cherry Tree Why: Keeps tree compact and productive Prune: Crossing limbs, deadwood, and small upright shoots 5. Orange Tree Why: Promotes even fruit ripening and disease control Prune: Dead twigs, tangled inner branches, and weak shoots 6. Fig Tree Why: Prevents overcrowding and keeps energy focused Prune: Inward-growing branches and suckers at the base 7. Lemon Tree Why: Encourages airflow and keeps shape compact Prune: Lower branches, suckers, and dead wood 8. Plum Tree Why: Strengthens structure and prevents overgrowth Prune: Thin crowded limbs and remove damaged wood 9. Apricot Tree Why: Improves light penetration and fruit set next year Prune: Water sprouts and old interior branches
August is the perfect time to give your fruit trees a strategic summer trimespecially if you want healthier fruit and better yields next season. Heres what to cut […]
Wildflowers Unplanned Beauty A gentle reminder from nature that life doesnt need to follow a script to blossom into something extraordinary.
Wildflowers Unplanned Beauty A gentle reminder from nature that life doesnt need to follow a script to blossom into something extraordinary. AvaHi there — I’m Ava, the creator behind Ava […]
Hydrangea Pruning Tips for Healthier Blooms A few clean cuts go a long way toward stronger growth and bigger flowers. Trim above the first set of healthy buds Remove frost-damaged tips in early spring Cut out old, unproductive stems at the base Always use sharp, clean tools to avoid damage Regular pruning encourages airflow and flower production A well-pruned hydrangea is a blooming masterpiece #HydrangeaCare
Hydrangea Pruning Tips for Healthier Blooms A few clean cuts go a long way toward stronger growth and bigger flowers. Trim above the first set of healthy buds […]