There’s something about the scent of citronella that instantly brings to mind warm evenings, barefoot on the patio, maybe with a glass of something fizzy and the hum of insects in the background—except, hopefully, fewer mosquitoes. That fresh, lemony fragrance? It’s not just nostalgic—it’s also practical. And the best part? You can grow it yourself,…
If you’ve got a sunny spot that gets blasted with light most of the day, you’re in luck—it’s the perfect stage for a container flower garden that absolutely thrives in full sun. Whether it’s your front porch, deck, balcony, or a bare corner in the yard begging for colour, a full sun container garden can…
I’ve always been drawn to the sound of water—the gentle bubbling of a fountain or the still serenity of a pond. But let’s be honest, digging a big in-ground water feature wasn’t exactly on my to-do list. Between limited space and not wanting to rip up half the backyard, I decided to try something a…
There’s a certain kind of joy in watching tomato plants climb and stretch toward the sun, especially when they’re supported by something you’ve built yourself. A good tomato trellis isn’t just practical—it’s the backbone of a tidy, productive garden. Once you’ve experienced the difference it makes, you’ll never go back to letting your plants sprawl…
Bring Curb Appeal to Life with a Few Tools, a Little Time, and a Lot of Love There’s something truly magical about walking up to a home framed by beautiful flower beds. It’s like nature rolling out the welcome mat. Whether you’re in sunny California or my beloved Auckland here in New Zealand, a front…
Every green thumb knows that a solid pair of gardening gloves can be the difference between a therapeutic afternoon in the garden and a prickly, dirt-under-your-nails kind of disaster. But who says practical can’t also be pretty? From pruning roses to potting basil, here are my favorite garden gloves—ranked not just for function but also…
Herb gardening is a joy—especially when your plants thrive together. Planting herbs that get along not only saves space but also helps with growth, flavor, and pest control. It’s like matchmaking for your garden beds! In this guide, we’ll break down the best herbs to plant together and which ones to keep at arm’s length,…
Let me tell you, once I started trellising my cucumbers, it completely changed the game for my garden. No more tangled vines smothering each other, no more cucumbers hiding in the jungle of leaves until they got weirdly oversized and bitter. Just happy, climbing plants doing their thing in an organized, vertical fashion. If you’re…
When I first considered growing roses from cuttings, I honestly thought it would be complicated. But the more I learned and experimented, the more rewarding and surprisingly straightforward the process became. If you’ve been thinking about trying it yourself, let me guide you through the method that worked wonderfully for me, along with some advanced…
Turning Coffee Chats into Gardening Reality I remember when I first dreamed of having my own veggie garden in Auckland. Space was tight, and I was unsure if my small patio could support such ambitions. One sunny afternoon, my friend Jess and I were sipping coffee and brainstorming how I could make this dream a…