About Kay L.

I’m a freelance writer and content creator with a passion for storytelling and gardening. My love of flowers started when I was given a book on floriography and realized that flowers can be used to communicate hidden meaning. Since then, I’ve rediscovered the joy of nature and the far-reaching impacts it can have on the human psyche. In my spare time, I collect crystals, write fantasy fiction stories, and create eclectic art.

Latest from Kay L.

Growing a Pizza Garden

#herbs #vegetable gardening

All roads lead to Rome – at least with pizza – Italy’s most famous dish. But if you're a little short on time and cash to visit the Italian seaside, do the next best thing - grow a pizza garden at home.

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What Exactly is Guerilla Gardening?

Despite its illicit undertones, guerrilla gardening is a rather innocuous act of rebellion that shows a willingness to better the planet for the greater good.

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Topiary: Sculpting Plants into Ornamental Shapes | Vego Garden

Topiary: Sculpting Plants into Ornamental Shapes through Pruning

#trees

Simply put, a topiary is a plant that has been trimmed or trained into various ornamental shapes and designs.

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Designing with Perennials: Low Maintenance and Eco Friendly | Vego Garden

Designing with Perennials: Low-Maintenance and Eco-Friendly Garden Solutions

#perennials #Raised Beds

A perennial garden is one of the most enduring garden styles, available in a wealth of textures and floral assortments.

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Raised Garden Beds vs. In-Ground Beds: Which is Best for Your Garden?

#Raised Beds

Proponents of garden beds argue that raised beds are low maintenance, facilitate accessibility, and increase productivity. Fans of in-ground beds maintain that they are low-cost and offer more growing space.

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Heritage Seeds and Hybrid Seeds: Understanding the Difference and Making the Right Choice

#seeds and seedlings

When browsing seed catalogs, you may have encountered certain terminology such as genetically modified, heirloom, and open-pollinated.

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Preparing for Spring Planting: Tips for Ordering and Organizing Seeds and Seedlings

#seeds and seedlings #Spring garden

Seed storage is usually not the priority for many gardeners, who probably just have a large plastic bag filled with jumbled seed pouches.

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Dahlia Gardens: A guide for gardeners | Vego Garden

Dahlia Gardens: A Guide to Planning and Cultivating Stunning Displays

#flowers #Raised Beds

In the world of flowers, dahlias are the leading ladies, caparisoned in Haute couture for a grand ball.

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Growing Berries in March: Tips for a "Berryful" Garden

#berries #fruit

By growing berries in your own backyard, you can reap the benefits of fresh fruit in the summer and have enough left over for jams and preservatives.

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Integrating Native Plants in Landscape Design

#Landscape Design and Ecological Gardening

Native plants require less irrigation, fertilizer, and maintenance in general. Here’s how you can integrate native plants into your landscape successfully.

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