My Go-To Soil Meter
Whether you need some help tracking the watering needs of your house plants, or are curious about your garden's soil pH, the 3-in-1 Soil...
BY KAT AUL CERVONI
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- Jul 1, 2021
- 2 min
My Favorite Organic Fertilizers and Plant Food
Some plants perform perfectly fine, or even prefer to be left to their own devices in the soil as is. Others require varying doses and...
- Jun 20, 2021
- 1 min
My Top 3 Picks from Hilton Carter's New Line of Plants + Accessories with Target
I find Hilton Carter's love for all-things green and penchant for interior plant styling incredibly inspiring, so I was thrilled to hear...
- Jun 12, 2021
- 2 min
Latest and Greatest Rain Barrels
News alert: Rain barrels have gotten (relatively) chic! While you can absolutely still get the classic black or blue industrial-style...
- May 28, 2021
- 2 min
The ABCs of Soil Testing
If you want to diagnose a plant issue, improve flower and vegetable production, or just understand what kind of soil you've got, it's...
- Apr 13, 2021
- 1 min
Bud Love
Spring brings out some of the most delightful delicate flowers. As the petals unfold, I love pruning off a few blooms to enjoy indoors. A...
- Feb 16, 2021
- 1 min
Looking Sharp
February isn't exactly known for good weather (especially this week), but it's the perfect time to do a bit of tool maintenance ahead of...
- Feb 15, 2021
- 4 min
Starting Your Seeds Indoors
Once you've planned out your garden beds for the season, and purchased your seeds, it's time to get them planted up and ready to sprout!...
- Jan 20, 2021
- 1 min
Shear Perfection
For precision cuts and less waste when you're picking herbs, a good pair of shears (or snips) is essential.
- Dec 11, 2020
- 2 min
Top 3 Composters
Here are the three composters I'm suggesting for house- and apartment-dwellers alike.
- Jul 22, 2020
- 2 min
Better Bouquets
Check out this list of tips and essentials that will take your flower-arranging game from good to glorious.
- Jul 1, 2020
- 1 min
The Holy Grill
Check out our go-to grills for any space, budget, or occasion.
- Jun 16, 2020
- 1 min
Father's Day Gift Round-Up
Whether it happens in your park or your own backyard, birdwatching is fun and easy to learn. Here's the gear Dad needs to get started.
- Jun 16, 2020
- 1 min
Early Summer Sun-Protection Picks
We're all happy for some sunshine — but remember, a little goes a long way so don't forget to protect yourself.
- Jun 10, 2020
- 1 min
In the Garden: Gloves + Hand Care
The garden can take a major toll on our hands, so we’re sharing our favorite measures for keeping them protected and feeling nourished.
- Jun 3, 2020
- 2 min
Our Favorite Black-Owned Gardening, Plant- and Botanical-Focused Businesses
A few of our favorite Black-owned gardening, plant- and botanical-focused businesses.
- May 19, 2020
- 1 min
Indoor: Fresh Flowers
A fresh bouquet feels like a lovely indulgence whether you’ve had one delivered, picked up at the market, or snipped from your own garden.
- May 19, 2020
- 1 min
In the Garden: Summer Muck Shoes
There are countless muck shoes out there, but we've got a clear favorite for summer temps.