Category: Outdoor Plants & Flowers

Natural Weed Killer: What Actually Works

September 30, 2026September 30, 2026 by Henry Foster

Weeds growing between paving stones in a garden path

Natural weed killer options compared: vinegar, boiling water, hand-pulling, mulch, smothering and more, with what works, what doesn’t, and safety tips.

Citronella Plant Care: Does It Repel Mosquitoes?

September 30, 2026September 25, 2026 by Henry Foster

Lemon-scented geranium leaves (Pelargonium), sold as citronella or mosquito plant

Citronella plant care: citronella geranium vs citronella grass, sun, water, pots, pruning and overwintering, plus what research says about repelling mosquitoes.

How to Plant Lavender So It Actually Survives

September 30, 2026September 24, 2026 by Henry Foster

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) in full purple bloom

How to plant lavender: choosing English, French or lavandin types, when to plant, soil and drainage, spacing, growing in pots, watering and pruning.

How to Plant Tulip Bulbs: When and How Deep

September 30, 2026September 23, 2026 by Henry Foster

Red and yellow tulips in bloom in a spring garden

How to plant tulip bulbs in fall: the best time for your USDA zone, how deep and far apart to plant, pots vs beds, and how to get tulips to come back.