My Gardening Journey

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! There’s nothing quite like the scent of summer. The warmth, the flowers, and the fresh air—each breath seems to carry its own unique fragrance. Over the years, I’ve learned that one of the best ways to keep that summer feeling alive all year long is by making homemade potpourri for summer scents. […]

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Hello, fellow gardening enthusiasts! If you’re here, it’s probably because you’re interested in learning about how heirloom seeds can make a huge difference in promoting biodiversity in your garden. I’m excited to share my personal experiences with these incredible seeds, and how they’ve transformed not only my garden but my understanding of

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Hello, fellow gardeners! If you’re passionate about creating a garden that’s not only beautiful but also functional, you’ve probably considered companion planting at some point. I’ve been gardening for years, and one of the most rewarding discoveries I’ve made is planting calendula among vegetables. It might sound simple, but the benefits of

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Hello there, fellow gardeners! If you’re like me, you’ve probably been on a journey to make your garden more sustainable and water-efficient. Over the years, I’ve learned just how important it is to adopt water-saving techniques in my gardening practices. When I first started, I didn’t give much thought to how much

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Gardening has always been a passion of mine, but it hasn’t always been an easy journey. When I first started growing vegetables, I had the usual excitement and ambition. However, nothing could have prepared me for the battle that I would face with aphids. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already encountered

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Gardening is a journey full of surprises, but one of the most frustrating surprises I’ve had to face over the years has been preventing caterpillar damage to cabbage and leafy greens. I’m sure many of you can relate. You work so hard to plant your vegetables, nurture them, and watch them grow,

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! As a gardener, one of the most frustrating sights you can encounter is seeing your vegetable plants’ leaves turn yellow. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve stood in my garden, staring at a row of tomatoes or lettuce with yellowing leaves, wondering where I went wrong. Over the years,

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! If you’re like me, you love a beautiful garden, but you also care about the environment. Early in my gardening journey, I was faced with the challenge of finding affordable and sustainable plant containers. Buying new pots every season felt like a waste, both for my wallet and for the planet. That’s

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! If you’re like me, you probably look forward to autumn—the crisp air, the vibrant colors of the changing leaves, and of course, the inevitable task of raking those leaves up. But over the years, I’ve learned to look at autumn leaves in a completely different way. Instead of seeing them as just

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Gardening has been one of my favorite hobbies for years, and along the way, I’ve learned a lot—especially about growing vegetables. But not every garden gets full sun, and for years, I struggled with trying to grow plants in areas of my yard that were mostly shaded. It wasn’t until I embraced