Francesco

Beginner gardeners don’t know that perennial flowering plants can act like living mulch, filling in bare soil so weeds have little room to sprout. I have been using this technique for several years, and it has definitely reduced my herbicide use and weeding chores. Many of these plants also bring bonus benefits: beautiful blooms for … Read more

There is no way to escape from it; where there is a garden, there are pests. Sooner or later, you’ll have to deal with them, and obviously, it’s good to know them in order to know how to get rid of them. In this guide, I’ll introduce the most common ones that beginner and intermediate … Read more

As soon as summer and the heat start rolling in, I begin eating tons of cucumbers. I love them in salads, in sandwiches, or just raw as a snack with dips like hummus or simply olive oil and salt. This explains why I like to grow them and why there are so many in my … Read more

I love basil. Many of you already know that I’m Italian and we use basil in a lot of recipes, especially with tomato sauce, for example on pizza. Anyway, this is not a cooking blog so we are not going to talk about the recipe but about this beautiful aromatic plant. As you probably know, … Read more

I love raised bed gardening, and I think it’s a perfect solution for everyone, both beginners and more experienced gardeners. Firstly, they’re a lot easier to tend and to maintain. You don’t need large tools to prepare, de-weed, or till the soil because it’s already well-aerated and contained within a defined space. Secondly, you aren’t … Read more

A lot of gardeners face the problem of ants infesting their plants. That’s not uncommon, as you can guess, ants are among the most common insects in gardens all over the world. The problem is that they can damage the plant and even destroy it if not handled properly. They usually cause problems to the … Read more

Tomato plants are a favorite in my garden. I’m not sure why, maybe because I use them in so many recipes, but seeing them grow really brings me joy. But let’s be honest. The journey from seed to harvest isn’t always smooth with tomatoes. After years of growing them, I’ve witnessed many triumphs and many … Read more

I’m quite familiar with all the common mistakes you can make in a garden because I’ve made just about every one of them as a beginner. But you have to start somewhere. And sometimes, getting things wrong is simply the best way to learn, not only in gardening but in every aspect of life (I … Read more

In my countryside garden, there are several fairly large trees and, as you probably know, grass or flowers often struggle to grow underneath them, mainly because of the constant shade they provide. However, those challenging areas can become some of the most beautiful parts of your garden if you know how and what to plant … Read more

It’s no secret that plants can’t survive without water. Yet, sometimes, no matter what you do, your garden still ends up looking sad and worn out. Eventually, you might just give up on having lush greenery and decide you’re not one of those people with a green thumb. But what I’ve learned over the years … Read more