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Young boy tending to potted plants in a sunlit garden patio surrounded by flowers and gardening tools.

How to Create a Luxurious Garden for Under R$ 200,00

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Creating a luxurious garden with less than R$ 200,00 is entirely achievable when you plan ahead and make smart, deliberate...

Person harvesting unripe green tomatoes from a raised garden bed with gardening tools and fertilizer nearby.

Why a Healthy Tomato Plant Won’t Produce Fruit

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

The tomato plant looked almost pleased with itself: deep green leaves, a thick stem, not a hint of disease. Each...

Hummingbird drinking water droplets from a stone birdbath on a sunny garden table with plants.

How a Small Running Water Fountain Attracts Hummingbirds to Your Garden

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

A garden overflowing with flowers does not always receive frequent visits from hummingbirds. That is because these birds look for...

Woman tending vibrant pink and orange bougainvillea growing against a white wall in a sunny patio.

Which climber gives your wall a telenovela look? Bougainvillea

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Growing ornamental climbers can completely change the look of your home’s exterior-but there’s one particular trick to make them really...

Person wearing gloves spraying plants with a white spray bottle in a garden bed.

Washing-up Liquid and Vinegar for Weeds: A Simple Garden Trick

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Anyone with a courtyard, a patio or gravel paths knows the routine: as soon as temperatures rise, weeds push into...

Man in green jacket assembling wooden birdhouse with power drill beside tree outdoors in late autumn.

Why Professionals Install Nest Boxes in Midwinter

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Professionals do the reverse: they fix nest boxes in the depths of winter, when the garden seems dormant and your...

Man shredding autumn leaves and branches using a garden shredder in a sunny backyard.

DIY garden shredder: turn green waste into mulch with a bin and a drill

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

By the end of the day, the garden looks spotless. The trouble starts when that pile of branches and leaves...

Person watering a flowering pink desert rose plant in a terracotta pot on a sunny balcony.

Desert rose: how to grow it on a sunny balcony in a flat

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Living in a flat often narrows your choice to tougher species, yet the striking desert rose stands out as an...

Person applying ground coffee as exfoliant on their arm beside potted plants on wooden table in natural light

Coffee grounds: how to reuse them for plants, the garden and simple skincare

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Coffee grounds that build up at home can become a handy resource for your plants, your garden and simple skincare....

Two men in a garden filling a bird feeder with birds perched and flying around them on a sunny day.

Feeding Birds with Cheap Seed Without Starting a Backyard Cold War

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Every day at 07:12, the sky above Maple Street bursts into the same little routine. Sparrows bounce between fence posts,...

Person arranging a large pot of vibrant flowers on a doorstep with a watering can and colour samples nearby.

Oriental hellebore (Lenten rose): the winter plant that transforms your front door

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Grey February, a fine drizzle, plants lying dormant. And then, all at once, one front door becomes a must-stop spot...

Man planting strawberries in a garden surrounded by leafy vegetables with a cat in the background

Plastic bottles with water in the garden: what they are for and how to use them

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Hanging plastic bottles filled with water around the garden is a habit seen in various parts of Brazil and it...

Person watering a peace lily plant indoors on a wooden tray in a sunlit room.

Peace Lily: How It’s Linked to Protection from Negative Energies at Home

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

The idea that certain plants can help “filter” negative energies in the home is an old one, found in many...

Person preparing a raised garden bed with soil and vegetable scraps in a snowy backyard during daylight.

Lasagna gardening: building raised beds in late winter

Harriet M. Ashford • August 10, 2026

Rather than chiselling at frozen soil or battling a rotavator, more gardeners are spending the tail end of winter quietly...

Man in a straw hat hanging a yellow sticky trap on a tree in a garden with a basket of mangoes nearby.

Plastic Bottles on a Mango Tree: A Simple Way to Deter Pests

Harriet M. Ashford • August 10, 2026

Hanging plastic bottles from the branches of a mango tree is a familiar sight in many Brazilian back gardens. Although...

Hands pouring small potatoes with soil from a white bucket onto paper with gardening tools nearby.

Growing Potatoes in Buckets: A Practical Guide

Harriet M. Ashford • August 10, 2026

A plastic bucket can become a surprisingly productive food-growing system, whether it’s set on a balcony, a warm doorstep or...

Person repotting a variegated houseplant over a wooden table with other potted plants nearby and soil scattered.

Yellow Leaves Despite Regular Watering: The Drainage Problem

Harriet M. Ashford • August 10, 2026

From across the room, Emma’s lounge could have been lifted straight from a Pinterest mood board: hanging planters, terracotta pots,...

Hands tending to potted herbs on a wooden table with gardening tools and a glass of infused water.

Growing Mint at Home: Why It Must Be Kept in Its Own Pot

Harriet M. Ashford • August 10, 2026

Growing mint at home is a rewarding habit that adds freshness to day-to-day life. Although it is hardy and straightforward...

Person pouring water from a metal watering can into a large green rain barrel in a sunny garden.

How Rainwater Transforms a Garden: Barrels, Gutters and Smarter Watering

Harriet M. Ashford • August 10, 2026

In the still-cool light of early morning, the water gathered overnight gleamed with a quiet promise. From the gutter came...

Person placing a plant cutting in a glass jar of water on a light wooden table by a window with plants.

Indoor Plants That Grow Only in Water: Easy Options for Home and Office

Harriet M. Ashford • August 10, 2026

Indoor plants that grow only in water have been appearing more and more in homes and workplaces, especially among people...

Hands planting lavender in a wooden garden bed surrounded by potted herbs and a small bowl of lavender buds.

Plants That Repel Ants: Natural Ways to Protect Your Garden

Harriet M. Ashford • August 10, 2026

In many home gardens, ants can multiply quickly and take over whole beds of vegetables and flowers. Many people reach...