Tips & Tricks

(Shop the Mosquito Repellent Plant Collection Here.) Mosquitoes! That one word is enough to drive anyone indoors! After all the hard work you ve done to create a welcoming and fun outdoor space, it s hard to believe one tiny bug is that powerful. Mosquitoes not only put a damper on our outdoor activ

So can we all agree that tiki torches are only good for a 70s-themed pool party or a Gilligan’s Island Revival? Stinky, smoky, and unattractive, they do not belong on your gorgeously decorated deck, patio, or worse outdoor event! But they do have one redeeming quality: the bug fighting power of esse

This garden favorite is easy to grow and versatile in so many dishes, make sure you plant lots because you’ll always find a use for it! Basil can be started from seed directly in the garden but will take some time to harvest. Planting from seedling will give you quicker results. Basil prefers full C

This may be surprising but there is a right (and wrong!) way to burn a jar candle. Here’s just a few tips to get the best results and longest burn time out of your candles: During your first use, burn the candle long enough to liquefy the entire top layer of wax to prevent the Continue reading How T

It doesn t take much to create a butterfly-friendly garden! Try these quick tips for fast results: Butterflies prefer red, yellow, orange, pink, or purple blossoms and need flat-topped, clustered, or short-tubed flowers so they can get at the nectar. A few good choices: Zinnia, Purple Coneflower; La

Milkweed grows in a sturdy upright pattern with large leaves that turn from light green to dark green and sometimes to red as they mature. The plant can reach up to six-feet tall and produces a multi-clustered pinkish purple flower that is typically as large as a tennis ball and blooms throughout th

Monarchs are the only butterfly known to make a two-way migration. Most other butterflies are able to overwinter as larvae or pupae but Monarchs cannot survive the cold. Relying on environmental changes, they know when it’s time to head South and will travel between 50 and 100 miles per day, taking

Not all seed starter pots are created equal! Some like plastic or peat are hard on the environment while others are not so great for the seedlings. Luckily innovators have come up with a great alternative that’s friendly to the planet and tender seedlings. Peat Pots are not Eco-Friendly. Peat pots a

Are you tired of fighting mosquitoes every time you want to be outside? Download this quick guide for five really easy things you can do right now to deter pesky insects from bothering you. Hint: it may be what you re drinking! Click here to read or download.