Kristyl Rose Santiago

For many gardens, having mulch on the ground can make a huge difference in the way your landscape looks. There are many kinds of mulch available to use, but a lot of people are often torn between brown or black mulch. Here is what we discovered from our research. Black and brown mulch are both …

A garden hose is quite possibly one of the most important things one should have in a garden. There are a lot of garden hose options that are available in the market today, and a lot of people often get confused about the standard hose sizes. We’ve researched this topic to share the answers with …

A raised garden bed is a great way to grow all sorts of plants, from vegetables to flowers. If you already have a garden and want to transform part into a raised bed, you’ve probably thought of reusing old turf to fill the bed. We’re curious to see if it’s a good idea to use …

One of the many problems gardeners face is burrowing animals that ruin their well-tended gardens. A raised garden bed with hardware cloth is protected from this issue, but many people wonder what size they should use and how the cloth should be installed. Fortunately, we checked out this issue and compiled all the answers to …

If you’re into sausages, cheese spreads, and artisanal bread, you’ve probably tasted and loved the flavor of fennel. Looking at your spice rack, you’ve probably wondered if there was a distinct possibility of growing these tiny yet very delicious fennel seeds into actual plants. Fortunately, we have all the answers to your questions about growing …

Eucalyptus is more popular as the fluffy koala’s preferred food, but this plant can also grow as an addition to your home garden. As a potted houseplant, they will need some help from fertilizers to grow well, and you’re probably looking for the best ones to use. We researched the best of the best eucalyptus …

Popular in many dishes, bok choy is also a garden favorite among many plant enthusiasts. Unfortunately, while it is easy to grow, you might also see little critters eating your bok choy leaves. Fortunately, we looked at all the possible pests and problems that are ruining your bok choy, and we’ve got the solutions for …

Hemlock trees are native trees that you often find in many areas in the U.S. Some homeowners like the presence of hemlock trees in their backyards, but the big shady trees often look bare underneath. You’re in luck if you are looking for some companion plants for your hemlock trees! We’ve come up with a …

Growing peppers is a great way to add to your list of vegetable plants for your garden. Since peppers don’t have deep roots, they grow well in grow bags which are very popular right now. For those who want to try growing peppers in grow bags, you’re in luck because we’ve got the right answers …

There is nothing worse than settling down in the kitchen to make some sautéed greens, only to miss out on kale. While it’s easy to just grab some from the supermarket, it’s also fun to have kale growing at home to harvest. If you’ve wondered if you can grow kale from cuttings, we’ve looked into …

Beautiful to look at and richly colored, flowering gums are popular garden trees that fit gardens of all sizes. However, some garden enthusiasts find that their flowering gums are dying and withering. We’ve researched this issue, and in this post, we will share with you the top reasons why your flowering gum is dying and …

Mowing the lawn can be a tedious task, and to do this job, one must have a great lawn mower and a weed eater that will take care of all those pesky weeds. We’ve researched the best lawn mower and weed eater combos, and in this post, we’ll be sharing with your what we like …

These spring-blooming flowers are fragrant and brightly colored, and they are sure hits in the garden. However, growing hyacinths isn’t as easy as just planting and leaving them be because they do run into problems like yellowing and browning leaves. We’ve looked into this, and in this post, we will talk about what you can …

Organic matter for the most part is great, but when it builds up into thick layers, it can be troublesome. In lawn care terms, this organic matter is thatch, and too much of this can cause problems to your lawn. We’ve researched this issue, and in this post, we will talk about dethatching and how …

Autumn is one of the prettiest seasons of the year, where fruits and crops are abundant, and leaves turn into a beautiful range of reds and oranges. We’ve checked out a number of flowering trees and shrubs that flower beautifully during this season, and in this post, we’re sharing with you 11 of the prettiest …

During the winter, the landscape is often bare and barren; the grass is effectively gone for the year. By this time, dormant seeding is a popular way to propagate grass growth for early spring. We’ve looked into this topic and in this post, we will talk about how long these grass seeds can stay dormant …

Mowing the lawn can be a tedious task, but it gets even worse when you start worrying about the smell of gas coming from your machine. Fortunately, this isn’t the first time we’ve heard about this problem, and in this post, we’ve researched the cause of your lawn mower oil smelling like gas and ways …

Aside from water, plants naturally need light in order for them to grow. One of the things a lot of people are curious about is how plants absorb light and if they can do this by absorbing light from the bottom. Fortunately, we’ve researched this topic, and in this post, we will share with you …

Planning a vegetable garden will never be complete if you don’t plant squash in your vegetable assortment. Knowing how to start growing them can be a little confusing, which is why we have researched the topic. We’re listing down tips on how to grow squash and when you’ll be able to harvest them. When planting …

Mowing the lawn is one of the most exhausting chores to do at home, but it can definitely be done quicker if the lawn mower has sharp blades. Fortunately, we know the troubles you’ve encountered. In this post, we’ve researched the best file that you can use to sharpen lawn mower blades and how you …

Growing tomatoes from scratch is a lengthy process requiring transplanting the seedlings to allow the plants to grow healthy roots. We’ve looked into this topic, and in this post, we will be sharing with you tips on when you should transplant your tomato seedling and how to successfully plant them in your garden.  Transplanting tomato …