Latest articles by Madeleine Streets
How to protect your bird feeder from hungry squirrels in 5 steps
If neighborhood squirrels are taking over your bird feeder, here are a few safe and gentle methods to keep them at bay so those seeds can feed birds instead.
5 tips to keep your Christmas cactus flowering year after year
This popular plant is a great way to introduce color during the wintertime, so here’s how to keep your Christmas cactus in its best blooming condition.
9 winter flowers you should plant right now for a vibrant Christmas garden
Keep your garden looking bright and cheerful this holiday season by planting some winter-flowering species now.
7 sustainable ways to use cardboard in your yard
The humble cardboard box can actually become a very useful piece of yard equipment. Here's how.
Now's the time to plant your allium bulbs — here's how to do it the right way
If you’re hoping to have a bountiful harvest of allium blooms next spring, you’ll want to plant you bulbs at the right time, in the right way, to ensure success.
9 reasons why every home needs a peace lily, according to experts
Indoor plants are a great way to introduce life and color to your home, but the peace lily offers several extra benefits that make it a interior design favorite.
5 fall lawncare tips you need to know, according to experts
After months of heavy wear, your lawn needs some careful maintenance to help it survive through to next summer. Here are five easy steps to prepare for it this season.
5 ways to use coffee grounds in your yard — reduce waste and increase nutrients
Experts share these zero-waste ways of getting the most out of your coffee grounds.
7 ways to add calcium to your soil for healthier plants
Calcium plays a crucial role in plant growth but often gets forgotten by gardeners. Here’s why you should be supplementing your soil with calcium.
7 ways you can use lemon juice in your laundry routine
Transform your dirty laundry with this common kitchen ingredient that is affordable, sustainable and incredibly effective at keeping your clothes fresh and clean.
7 pruning mistakes that could damage your tomato plant
Pruning is an important part of plant maintenance, but tomatoes can suffer if you prune the wrong way. Here are 7 common mistakes that could be hindering, not helping, growth.
7 ways to increase the yield from your tomato plants
Tomato plants are some of the easiest to grow. But, if you want a bountiful harvest this year, read these 7 tips.
5 warning signs that your houseplants have heat stress — and what to do about it
Intense summer heat can play havoc on your houseplants, even if they live inside full time. Here’s how to tell if your plants are hit by heat stress and what you can do to treat them.
9 plants you never need to deadhead —here's why you should leave them alone this summer
Deadheading can be a practical way to remove old flowers and encourage new growth, but it isn’t always necessary. These 9 plants use other methods to survive another year.
9 drought-resistant plants that will thrive in your yard during the hot, dry summer
All plants need water and sunlight to survive, but there are a few that can handle the extreme conditions that come with drought. Here are 9 drought-tolerant plants we recommend.
How to identify poison ivy with your smartphone — use these apps
Poison ivy can ruin the best laid summer plans, but it’s often mistaken for another plant. Here’s how to spot poison ivy in the wild and stay rash-free.
7 flower seeds to sow in July for bountiful blooms
While spring is the main time for sowing new seeds, these flowers are all well-suited to July planting and should begin to flower before the summer is up.
7 vegetables to plant in July for optimum growth
For delicious vegetables through late summer and early autumn, plant these 7 vegetable crops in July and reap the rewards in just a few weeks time.
Joro spiders: What they are and how to get rid of them
As joro spider populations grow and migrate up the East Coast, here’s what you need to know about this new pest — and what it means for your house and garden.
7 reasons your tomato plant is wilting — and how to fix it
Keep your tomato plants in good condition this summer by watching out for these 7 causes of wilting – and 7 ways to prevent it.
How to tell if your lawn needs dethatching — and how often you should do it
Thatch doesn’t need to be detrimental to your lawn, but it can cause problems if you let it run wild so here’s how to dethatch in a safe, beneficial way.
7 mistakes to avoid when using artificial turf to make your back yard more attractive
How to lay artificial turf the right way and avoid the key mistakes that will make your new lawn look unattractive.
9 gardener-approved tactics to keep pests away from your plants
Follow these 9 tips and tricks to reduce the number of pests in your yard and keep your plants healthy, without hurting the local environment.
