Jen works professionally as a gardener and frontline counselor, engaging the youth in vocational work related to gardening. She displays this same passion at home, tending to the vegetable garden and flower beds, as well as to the interior decor and cleaning. Jen serves as reviewer and researcher for our editorial team and author in her areas of expertise. Learn all about about Worst Room here.
There are types of scissors for every need. Many industries found that if they tweaked the design of common shears, they could work faster, more accurately, and more […]
Of the various types of plums, most of us have probably only tasted a few at most and possibly are even unaware that there are different kinds. The […]
Being able to identify the types of cedar trees when out in the wild not only makes you look smart, but you can then find the right saplings […]
There are so many different types of moss species that you can use in your garden and lawn that you could spend forever trying to sort it out. […]
The various types of jade plants are among the most popular houseplants in the world. They're a type of succulent and formally called Crassula ovata that have huge […]
Learning how to grow chives is simple. The hard part is being patient before the harvest, making sure you water, feed, and care for your plants in the […]
Come summer, one of Mother Nature’s most delicious bounties populate the wild in abundance— wild blackberries! These berries, along with raspberries, are the easiest to identify, growing in […]
A living fence brings forth thoughts of fantasy landscapes, eco-conscious livelihood, and is simply awesome to look at once they're in place and mature. From the time man […]
Growing mushrooms in your basement is so easy that some people find it happening by accident and become alarmed by it. But when you set out to do […]
There's nothing particularly difficult in learning how to grow broccoli. The real challenge comes in the patience it takes to tend to your veggies until they're ready to […]
Backyard farming is a movement in which everyday spaces are turned into mini or micro-farms. It's a deliberate approach to growing and harvesting your own fruits and vegetables […]
It's no wonder people want to know how to grow fennel more and more lately. It's one of the world’s healthiest foods, being chock full of many essential […]
Learning how to grow squash is as simple as reading these words. The only challenge is having patience and taking care of your plants as they thrive before […]
Knowing how to grow cauliflower isn't difficult at all. The real challenge is the patience it takes and the discipline to water and feed your garden without an […]
Knowing how to grow peas is simple. The real challenge is in waiting for them to grow so you can enjoy your big harvest, all the while watering […]
Knowing how to grow onions is simple. It's the person that's willing to stick it out with discipline that gets the big reward come harvest time. Onions belong […]
Learning how to grow rhubarb is a simple task. The only challenge is the discipline it takes to plant, water, and harvest at the right times. Other than […]
Learning how to grow cilantro is a piece of cake and we'll tell you exactly how it's done. Doing it right is the difference between massive harvests and […]
So you want to know how to grow bell peppers as big as your head and as plentiful as a farmer's bountiful harvest? You came to the right […]
Learning how to grow strawberries is as easy as following these easy instructions. The real challenge is patience and self-discipline. Someone's got to plant and water them, after […]
Anyone can whip out some scissors and start pruning roses, but that doesn't mean they know how to prune roses correctly. Doing it right means causing little harm […]
Pruning crepe myrtle is easy but it can't be done carelessly. You can't just go at it if you want it done right. Learning how to prune crepe […]
Growing poisonous flowers is getting increasingly popular in backyards and flower beds these days. People are always looking for options that are not only visually captivating but also […]
Knowing how to grow brussels sprouts is a piece of cake. We'll walk you through every step and once it's in your head, you'll never need to refer […]
Knowing how to grow basil means you can open up an entire vista of flavor and options in your own cooking. Basil is a well known herb, an […]
Cucumbers are famously known as a green vegetable, but they are actually a fruit (yes, you read that right). Knowing how to grow cucumbers opens up an entire culinary […]
An herb spiral is created in an area where you want to plant a ton of herb plants, but you don't have a lot of space. The spiral […]
The dwarf umbrella tree is one of the many species of the Schefflera plant. This dwarf variation, as the name suggests, is a small plant that can be […]
Edible berry bushes are getting increasingly popular in backyards these days. People are looking for fruit-bearing plants that not only look attractive all season but are also easy […]
Growing climbing vegetables at home can be a healthy and cost-effective way of preparing nutritious meals at home. Vegetables are a great source of fiber and vitamins and […]
Knowing how to build a wattle fence is a small hurdle between you and a beautiful and natural DIY barrier whenever you'd like it to be. Do you […]
While there's countless more types of ferns, we'll introduce you to the 11 most common, available, or exciting ones so you can creatively decorate your patio, flowerbeds, and […]
People look for fence alternatives typically for the same reasons. Mainly we want something a bit more creative and less plain around the boundary of our property. This […]
Lots of people want to know how to grow elderberries lately. When compared with blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries, elderberries are a much lesser-known fruit. This is surprising […]
Browsing the numerous types of cactus plants that you could have in your home can be such an inspiring experience. You get to see what’s available, and choose […]
It’s nice out, you want to enjoy your patio, but you can’t help but notice a never-ending stream of ants crawling around. Sometimes, you’ll feel a little ticket […]
Plants that repel mosquitos are a big piece of the puzzle, but there’s more you can do, too, beyond just growing plants that keep mosquitos away. In some […]
The succulent community will give you countless tips about how to propagate succulents but here’s the big secret about propagating succulents: most methods will work just fine! For […]
Before you start digging, you need to know exactly when to harvest potatoes. There's a too soon, a too late, and the proper methodology. If you're like many […]
Imagine your home; your sanctuary being invaded by tiny nasty fleas just waiting to attack. Although they can't fly, these little creatures can certainly jump (up to 7" […]
We know spiders aren't only good for the environment but are necessary. Without them our entire ecosystem will go haywire. But there's two things none of us want […]
It's a rare event that a tree gets sick. If you're wondering how to save a dying tree, you're one of the unlucky, but it's not a random […]
There are certain times of the year that the spiders go crazy spinning their webs, and no, I don’t mean around Halloween. I understand these critters contribute to […]
As you can guess, I'm writing about how to get rid of fungus gnats because it's a plan I'm enacting right now. I realized it last night as […]
I've been planning some flower beds around trees (less weed-eating around big roots!) and next to the house and figured I should use some plants that repel ticks. […]
A few months ago my brother and I gave our annual gift to our mom, which is another tree for her small orchard. She was saying that she […]
Everyone has dealt with spider mites at one time or another. You'll finally remember to water your plants on the front porch or back patio, wait patiently while […]
I imagine your story is similar to mine. One year after I had my first vegetable garden I decided I'd start saving nutritious food waste to turn into […]
I was at Home Depot this weekend for some various items when I remembered that the plants on my front porch are established enough in their pots to […]
Executing on the right yard fence ideas is the key to establishing the boundaries of your property, creating privacy if desired, and having a complementary fence design that […]
