Month: July 2025
Everything You Need to Know to Grow Perfect Lavender at Home
I know I say this with many plants, but I love lavender. I love it because in moments of stress or anxiety, it comes to my rescue. I use it to make a soothing tea or place small sachets near my bed or desk. There are several studies that have demonstrated the relaxing effects of lavender and it…
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Plants You Should Never Keep Inside Your Home
I love having plants in my apartment, I could never live without them. They add so much color and completely change the vibe of a place (at least for me). However, while adding plants indoor can brighten a home, some plants are best left outdoors. Unfortunalelly, many popular garden plants are poisonous or high-maintenance, making them bad choices for pots…
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How to Prune Basil the Right Way
I love basil. Many of you already know that I’m Italian and we use basil in a lot of recipes, especially with tomato sauce, for example on pizza. Anyway, this is not a cooking blog so we are not going to talk about the recipe but about this beautiful aromatic plant. As you probably know, basil has a…
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How to Prune Tomatoes for Maximum Yield and Plant Health
Everyone loves tomatoes. They are easy to plant, grow fast, and can be used in so many recipes. However, they also have a big problem: they’re high-maintenance plants. Not only are they heavy feeders, but they’re also highly sensitive to water fluctuations and more prone than others to pests. And don’t forget that quite often they also need support,…
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My Easy Guide to Growing Perfect Cucumbers
As soon as summer and the heat start rolling in, I begin eating tons of cucumbers. I love them in salads, in sandwiches, or just raw as a snack with dips like hummus or simply olive oil and salt. This explains why I like to grow them and why there are so many in my garden. However, one thing…
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How to Grow Ginger in a Pot and Get a Huge Harvest
I love ginger. It has so many uses, and I enjoy growing my own. The good news is that, as long as the soil is deep enough and well-draining, you can grow any root vegetable in a container. Whether it’s carrots, radishes, or even potatoes, the way these plants grow allows them to grow comfortably in pots,…
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Most Common Cucumbers Growing Mistakes to Avoid
Summer is finally kicking in, and I am just finishing preparing my garden for the hottest time of the year. Cucumbers, for instance, have become a staple vegetable in my garden (and I think also in many of your gardens) and they are perfect for these months. But even if they are relatively easy to cultivate, beginner gardeners…
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How to Grow Perfect Lemons in Containers
I’ll be honest with you right away, among the countless experiments I’ve done in my garden, I’ve tried growing lemons in containers not once, but twice. And I have to say, compared to the lemon trees I have planted directly in the ground, I ran into way more challenges. Luckily, I eventually managed to get pretty decent…
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How to Keep Your Peonies Perfect and Blooming Longer
Peonies are among my favorite flowers. I love their stunning, large, and fragrant blooms. However, they have a problem. Their blooming period often feels all too short, and there is just no time to fully enjoy them. Luckily, there are several strategies to help peony blooms last longer in the garden. I use some of them, and I’ll list…
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Plants That Grow Well Under Trees
In my countryside garden, there are several fairly large trees and, as you probably know, grass or flowers often struggle to grow underneath them, mainly because of the constant shade they provide. However, those challenging areas can become some of the most beautiful parts of your garden if you know how and what to plant there. After lots of trial…
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