How to care plants
Discover how to grow, preserve, and decorate with pussy willow stems. Learn where to find them, care tips, and creative DIY ideas from Ashley Scott, a gardener with 10+ years of experience. If you’ve ever spotted those fuzzy, silvery-gray catkins on a pussy willow branch and wondered how to grow or decorate with them, you’re … Read more
Discover the best erosion control grasses for slopes, how to plant them, and expert tips from Ashley Scott (10+ years gardening experience) to prevent soil loss. Hi, I’m Ashley Scott, a gardener with over a decade of experience transforming tricky landscapes. If you’ve ever struggled with soil washing away on hillsides or bare patches after … Read more
Explore plants that grow in the dark—perfect for low-light rooms or shady gardens. Ashley Scott shares expert tips from 10 years of gardening. Ever wondered if plants can survive without sunlight? You’re not alone! As someone who’s spent over 10 years gardening, I’ve been asked this question countless times. Whether it’s for a shadowy corner … Read more
Discover how to build DIY hedgehog hideouts, choose store-bought options, and protect garden wildlife. Tips from a 10-year gardening expert! As a gardener with over a decade of experience, I’ve learned that creating a wildlife-friendly garden isn’t just about plants—it’s about nurturing ecosystems. One of my favorite projects? Designing hedgehog hideouts to shelter these adorable, spiky visitors. … Read more
After 10 years of gardening, I’ve learned that skipping companion planting invites pests, weakens soil, and reduces yields. Here’s how to protect your garden naturally. I’ll never forget the summer my tomato plants were devoured by hornworms. I’d spent weeks nurturing them, only to watch helplessly as those green pests munched through my harvest. Frustrated, … Read more
Discover how ignoring soil pH devastates plant health, causes nutrient lockout, and turns gardens barren. Learn to test, adjust, and maintain pH for thriving plants—backed by 10 years of gardening expertise. I’ll never forget the summer my tomato plants turned into a botanical horror show. The leaves yellowed, growth stalled, and the fruits were as … Read more
Overwatering kills more plants than neglect. Learn why drainage is non-negotiable, how to spot soggy soil, and actionable fixes to save your garden. 10 years of expertise distilled here. Hi there, I’m Ashley Scott—a gardener with a decade of dirt under my nails. Today, I’m tackling a silent killer in your garden: poor drainage. Let me … Read more
Discover 6 air-purifying plants that reduce indoor dust, backed by NASA studies & personal tips from plant enthusiast Anna Scott. Boost your home’s air quality effortlessly! 🌿 Hey there, plant lovers! If you’re tired of dusting every other day, let me share a secret: your leafy friends can do the heavy lifting. As someone who’s battled allergies … Read more
Learn the signs of over-fertilized plants, how to treat fertilizer burn, and when to stop feeding your garden. Save your plants with expert tips from a seasoned gardener! Hi, I’m Ashley Scott. With a decade of gardening experience under my belt, I’ve seen firsthand how too much love—in the form of fertilizer—can turn thriving plants … Read more
Avoid turning your garden into a disaster zone! Discover the 5 most common pruning mistakes I’ve seen in 10+ years of gardening—and learn how to fix them for healthier plants. Hi, I’m Ashley Scott—a gardener with over a decade of experience transforming chaotic yards into thriving green spaces. Over the years, I’ve seen countless gardens ruined by … Read more