Lauren Kurtz

How to Make Weed Killer with Vinegar, Salt, & Dish Soap

Control weeds in your yard with this simple homemade vinegar sprayAre you looking for a natural way to get rid of weeds that sprung up in your yard? Then look no further than your pantry since vinegar makes a perfect w...

How to

Care for Peace Lilies

Peace lilies are one of the most popular varieties of houseplants. They're easy to maintain, and they can make a lovely addition to your home. By properly caring for your peace lilies, you'll have beautiful houseplants f...

How to

Propagate Bamboo

Bamboo is a thick, woody grass used in furniture and flooring. In your garden, they can be used as large ornamental plants or as a dense privacy barrier. If you already have bamboo, you can easily propagate with cuttings...

How to Kill a Tree with or without Chemicals

Fast and easy ways to remove a problematic treeTrees are great as long as they aren’t in the way, but they can become a nuisance if they’re at risk of damaging your property. While you can always pay a professional ...

How to Make Your Lucky Bamboo Houseplant Thrive

A guide to growing your lucky bamboo indoors in soil or in standing waterCaring for a lucky bamboo plant is a relaxing pastime that's great for reducing stress. This houseplant is simple to take care of, and it's believe...

How to

Store Tulip Bulbs

Tulips are hearty flowers that bloom in full force in the springtime. Most times, tulips are best when their bulbs are left in the ground year round, but your climate may not cooperate. If you live in an area with warm w...

How to

Prune Forsythia

Forsythias are large bushes with bright yellow flowers that bloom in the early springtime. When pruning, aim to give each stem lots of room as it grows. If you want your plant to grow as many flowers as possible, prune i...

6 Ways to Water Your Plants While You're on Vacation

Keep your plants lush and green while you're out of townYou’re all packed and ready for your vacation—but what about your plants? We’ll help you leave all your worries behind with simple ways to water plants while...

How to

Prune a Magnolia Tree

Magnolias are beautiful but dense trees that can grow to magnificent heights. It may be tempting to prune back an overgrown magnolia, but generally, magnolias don’t respond well to heavy pruning. In fact, removing too ...

How to

Prune a Snowball Bush

Snowball bushes are known for the puffy, white flowers that bloom on them year after year. What many people don’t realize is that several different plants are called snowball bushes. Viburnum bushes bloom in the spring...

How to

Mow a Lawn

Many homeowners see mowing the lawn as an unwelcome chore, while others view it as an opportunity to beautify their property. When done properly, mowing supports green, healthy grass, and reduces weeds and bare spots. Wi...

How to Easily Grow Chillies at Home from Seeds

Your guide to sprouting and planting chilli seeds in a pot or gardenWhether they’re sweet, spicy, or scorching hot, chillies add a flavorful addition to all kinds of dishes. If you want your own supply of chillies rig...

How to

Store Daffodil Bulbs

Daffodils bloom in the spring but need to winterize each year before they flower. In warmer climates, you need to remove the bulbs from the ground and store them for 6 to 8 weeks before planting them. To store daffodil b...

How to

Prune Kalanchoe

The kalanchoe is a genus of plants with 125 species. This vibrant flowering plant requires minimal maintenance and can be grown indoors or out. Indoor kalanchoes may need a little extra care to keep them from growing too...

How to

Grow Banana Trees in Containers

If you love bananas, you'll be ecstatic to learn that you can grow banana trees yourself. While many people in subtropical climates tend to grow these trees outside in their yard, banana trees can actually thrive in a po...

How to

Prune Dracaena

There are over 40 types of dracaena species, and you can easily prune all of them with a pair of garden shears and a few snips! While pruning is not required, it is fun and gives you control over the shape of the plant. ...

How to

Propagate Lucky Bamboo

Lucky bamboo is a popular houseplant that people love to give as a housewarming gift. Despite the name, lucky bamboo isn't really bamboo, and is instead a species of Dracaena. The easiest and fastest way to propagate new...

How to

Germinate Maple Tree Seeds

There are many species of maple tree, and no one-size-fits-all approach to growing them from seed. Some species are easy to plant, especially the ones that disperse seeds in spring or early summer. Others are so difficul...

How to

Apply Urea Fertilizer

Urea fertilizer is a stable, organic fertilizer that can improve the quality of your soil, provide nitrogen to your plants, and increase the yield of your crops. You can usually get it in dry, granular form. There are se...

How to

Start a Bonsai Tree

The ancient art of growing Bonsai trees is well over a thousand years old. Many individuals are not aware that a simple potted plant is literally the meaning of Bonsai, "Potted Plant."There are however a large pool of t...