My Gardening Journey

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Gardening has always been one of my greatest passions, but when I first started, I had no idea just how much I was going to learn—especially when it came to raised bed gardening. Looking back, I realize that the essential tips for raised bed gardening beginners I’ve gathered over the years have […]

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! As a gardener, one of the most rewarding experiences is watching your flowers bloom and thrive. Over the years, I’ve learned that a key factor in maintaining a beautiful garden—and encouraging long-lasting blooms—is regular deadheading. This simple yet powerful technique has been a game-changer for me in terms of flower growth, and

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! When I first started gardening, I had no idea how much water could make or break a plant’s health, especially in container gardens. I’d heard the basics—water when the soil’s dry, give them a good soak—but over time, I’ve learned that there’s so much more to it than just turning on the

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! When I first started gardening, I thought that the secret to a thriving garden was simple: plenty of water, sunshine, and a little bit of fertilizer. However, after a few seasons of disappointing results, I learned a valuable lesson: soil pH plays a massive role in how well plants grow. This realization

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! If you’re anything like me, the thrill of growing new plants from scratch is one of the most rewarding experiences in gardening. But for a long time, I thought growing new plants meant buying fresh seeds or expensive seedlings from the nursery. Little did I know that one of the best-kept secrets

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! When I first started gardening, I had one major challenge that kept showing up: my plants weren’t growing the way I expected. Despite all my hard work—watering, pruning, and choosing the right plants—something just didn’t seem right. That’s when I discovered one of the most important lessons of gardening: improving your soil

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! If you’ve ever had the challenge of dealing with possums in your garden or around your home, you know just how tricky it can be. I’ve been through my fair share of possum-related challenges over the years, and I’ve learned the hard way that managing these curious creatures requires a balance of

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! If you’ve ever had the misfortune of dealing with rust fungus in your garden, you know just how quickly it can spread and take hold of your plants. Over the years, I’ve battled rust fungus more times than I care to admit. And let me tell you, while it’s frustrating, it’s also

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! If you’ve ever thought about starting a garden at home, but don’t have the space or time for a large-scale operation, growing microgreens at home is the perfect solution. I know from personal experience just how rewarding and easy it can be to grow these tiny but mighty plants right in your

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! If you’ve ever watched your beloved plants suffer from a late-season frost, you know how heartbreaking it can be. After years of gardening, I’ve learned that protecting my plants from frost is one of the most important aspects of maintaining a thriving garden. The good news is, it’s not as difficult as