THE SLIME WAR IN YOUR GARDEN

They come at night and leave your lettuce looking like lace.

Every gardener swears by a “magic” fix, but not all of them hold up.

Some tricks barely slow the slime, while others shut it down fast.

The real winners might surprise you.

👉 13 Slug Control Hacks That Actually Work​

SEPTEMBER IS YOUR LAWN'S SECOND CHANCE

Summer left behind brown patches and bare spots.

But right now is when the real recovery starts.

What you do this month decides spring’s results.

Miss it, and weeds will take the victory lap.

👉 10 Lawn Fixes You Must Do Now​

PLANT OF THE DAY: SEA BUCKTHORN

🪴 Hippophae rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn)
🌿 Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
🌞 Light Needs: Full sun
💧 Watering: Drought tolerant once established
🌡️ Temperature/Hardiness: Zones 3–7; thrives in cold, windy climates
🌱 Soil: Poor, sandy, or rocky soils; tolerates salt
📏 Typical Size: 2–6 m (6–20 ft) tall
🎨 Leaves: Narrow, silvery-green foliage; bright orange berries cluster along the branches in fall

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Fun Fact: Sea buckthorn berries contain nearly ten times more vitamin C than oranges. In ancient Greece, they were even fed to horses to give them shiny coats.

Growing Tip: Plant both male and female shrubs if you want berries. They’re vigorous spreaders, so give them room or plan for root suckers.

Bonus: The berries are used in juices, jams, and even skincare products. In parts of Europe and Asia, sea buckthorn is prized as both a survival food and a medicinal powerhouse.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"Gardeners don’t chase perfection — they chase the joy of watching life unfold."

GARDEN GEMS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

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The Sneaky Diseases of Late Summer​
​ They creep in quietly and wreck plants before you notice.​
👉 8 Diseases That Sneak Into Your Garden in Late Summer​

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The Shed Mistake That Costs Gardeners Big​
​ It feels handy to stash everything out of sight, but some shed residents will ruin faster than you think. A few are even downright dangerous.​
👉 13 Things You Should Never Store in the Garden Shed​

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Aphids on the August Attack​
​ They multiply fast and ruin harvests — unless you stop them now.​
👉 August Aphids Are Taking Over: Here’s How to Stop Them​

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The First Frost Countdown​
​ Cold nights are closer than you think. Time to prepare.​
👉 The First Frost Is Coming Now What​

STOP THESE BEFORE SEPTEMBER HITS

Late summer lulls gardeners into autopilot.

That is how weeds spread and diseases stick.

Catch the bad habits now, or pay in spring.

A quick reset today keeps your garden on track.

👉 13 Things to Stop Doing in Your Garden After August​