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  • How to sharpen pruning shears

    How to sharpen pruning shears

    Dull pruning shears crush stems instead of cutting cleanly. They slip off branches and make gardening harder. Sharp shears cut smoothly and reduce hand strain.…

  • Lomi compost

    Lomi compost

    Lomi compost is the end product produced by Lomi’s “Grow Mode” composting cycle. Lomi compost is a dry blend of variable particle sizes composed of…

  • Lomi review

    Lomi review

    Overall, this Lomi review is quite positive. The machine is easy to use, accepts a surprising amount of food scraps and everyday household waste, and…

  • Lomi electric composter

    Lomi electric composter

    Chances are you’ve heard about Lomi, the new electric composting unit for your kitchen food scraps. There’s a lot to like about this indoor composter!…

  • Lomi setup

    Lomi setup

    Start setting up your new Lomi by removing all the parts from the box. Place the main unit on a dry, flat, stable surface. Open…

  • Paperwhites for Christmas

    Paperwhites for Christmas

    What’s Christmas without Paperwhites!? These cheery mini daffodils are among the most popular indoor plants for the holidays. Growing Paperwhites for Christmas is an easy…

  • Rosemary Christmas tree

    Rosemary Christmas tree

    Rosemary has been used to decorate and symbolize the holidays for thousands of years. As the popularity of mini Christmas trees increases, so does the…

  • 21 Christmas plants

    21 Christmas plants

    Christmas is almost here, so it’s time to get some gorgeous Christmas plants! Christmas plants are plants that either bloom around the holidays or are…

  • Mini Christmas tree guide

    Mini Christmas tree guide

    The “mini Christmas tree” is this year’s must-have Christmas decor trend. Fortunately, there are quite a few options to choose from in terms of the…

  • Bulb planters

    Bulb planters

    Gardening can be a relaxing hobby, especially if you have the right tools for the job. A bulb planter is one such garden tool that…

  • Ornamental pumpkins

    Ornamental pumpkins

    What is fall without ornamental pumpkins!? A gorgeous autumn display of pretty pumpkins goes a long way towards creating that cozy fall feeling. While there…

  • Coco coir

    There are countless options for potting mix, but many of the most eco-friendly potting soil products contain coco coir. There are lots of reasons to…

  • LTK shopping app

    LTK shopping app

    There are countless shopping apps available now, including apps from most large retailers and online marketplaces. But rather than using each store’s app individually, savvy…

  • Scary pumpkin faces

    Scary pumpkin faces

    What’s Halloween without some really great scary pumpkin faces!? A good jack o’ lantern does two things at once. It reads clearly from the sidewalk,…

  • Decorative pumpkins

    Decorative pumpkins

    Decorative pumpkins (Cucurbita spp.) are ornamental squash varieties grown primarily for autumn displays. These pumpkins come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, colors, and…

  • Mini pumpkins

    Mini pumpkins

    A festive fall display isn’t complete without some adorable mini pumpkins in the mix! Mini pumpkins are small, round winter squash typically used for autumn…

  • 20+ yellow pumpkins

    20+ yellow pumpkins

    Yellow pumpkins are select cultivars of round Curcubita with yellow rinds. Yellow pumpkins range from bright and cheery modern hybrids like Mellow Yellow pumpkin and…

  • 30+ green pumpkins

    30+ green pumpkins

    A great fall festive display isn’t complete without a few specialty pumpkins – especially some green pumpkins to add a nice contrast to the more-typical…

  • 20+ blue pumpkins

    20+ blue pumpkins

    Blue pumpkins are select cultivars of round Curcubita winter squash with naturally blue-colored rinds. Popular varieties include the Jarrahdale Pumpkin and the Queensland Blue Pumpkin…

  • Fall puns

    Fall puns

    Fall puns are short, seasonal wordplay jokes built around autumn themes like leaves, pumpkins, apples, sweaters, and cooler weather. They rely on double meanings, sound-alike…

  • 30+ white pumpkins

    30+ white pumpkins

    White pumpkins are Cucurbita winter squash varieties with naturally white-color rinds. Some white pumpkin cultivars are mini-sized, while others can make giant Jack-O-Lanterns! Here are…

  • 15+ black pumpkins

    15+ black pumpkins

    Black pumpkins are dark green winter squash varieties that turn nearly black as they mature. Some are Japanese heirlooms, others modern hybrids bred for dramatic…

  • 20+ heirloom pumpkins

    20+ heirloom pumpkins

    Heirloom pumpkins are old cultivated varieties of winter squash that tend to have an elegant appearance and flesh that is well-suited to cooking. Heirloom pumpkins…

  • What to plant in the fall

    What to plant in the fall

    Fall is a fantastic time to plant many types of trees, shrubs, flowers, cool-weather vegetables, and ornamental landscape plants. Let’s look at some of the…

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