We’re currently adding more avocado trees to our garden, and while it’ll take a while for them to grow, we were wondering of ways we can maximize the space and benefits they bring. So, I did some research to find…
We have three avocado trees and while they’re doing fairly well, we noticed their leaves started browning on the tips. After looking it up, there weren’t great answers out there, so I did some research to find out more. Here’s…
My parents are big coffee drinkers and at one point, they had a lot of used coffee grounds which they normally tossed. Today, they add it to their compost bin and fertilize their many citrus trees. However, we were wondering…
We’ve had avocado trees for several years, and while they’ve fruited well, there were times when the leaves drooped. After a quick Google search, I saw this was a fairly frequent event with avocado trees (both indoor and outdoor). So,…
Lawns are incredibly popular in the U.S., to the point that 81% of all Americans have one. With all the nutrients from these lawns’ grass clippings, it can be extremely beneficial to recycle them back into the garden, such as…
I’m often looking at ways to maximize the space and efficiency of our garden, and that means pairing companion plants. This time, I’m taking a look at cherry trees. So, let’s find out what companion plants we can use for…
My parents live in Ventura, CA, and every year they have the Santa Ana winds blow through their area. These winds can easily reach 40 mph. The problem is, they have a lot of trees in their garden, and in…
While we have several citrus trees, we don’t yet have a grapefruit tree. However, we have a friend who has one, and they offered to propagate a new one for us from their tree. The only problem was, we didn’t…
My girlfriend and I recently drove through Arizona, and while most of it was desert, we did see a few orchards of citrus trees. However, it was odd to see that many of the tree trunks were painted white. I…
I’m one of those odd people who only eat slightly ripe bananas with no spots. But, like most things that we use in our home, I was wondering if there’s a way we can repurpose these banana peels instead of…