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Welcome to Lawnmowing99! If you’ve ever been frustrated with slow seed germination or wondered why your seeds just aren’t sprouting like they should, then you’re in the right place. Let me introduce you to the world of scarifying seeds at home—a technique that has made a world of difference in my own gardening journey. I […]

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! If you’ve ever wandered through a garden center or flipped through a plant catalog and wondered what exactly all those Latin names mean, you’re not alone. For many years, I didn’t understand the significance of botanical names either. But after years of working with plants, I’ve learned that understanding why botanical names

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! fellow gardeners! If you’re anything like me, you love starting your garden from scratch, and there’s something deeply satisfying about watching those little seeds grow into big, beautiful plants. Over the years, I’ve learned that some seeds need a little extra help before they can germinate and grow—something called cold stratification. This

Welcome to Lawnmowing99!, fellow gardeners and tea lovers! If you’ve been following along with me, you know how much I adore growing my own herbs for all kinds of uses—whether it’s cooking, crafting, or, my personal favorite, making tea. There’s something incredibly satisfying about brewing a cup of tea made from herbs you’ve grown and

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Hey there, fellow gardeners! If you’re like me, the start of the growing season is always an exciting time. There’s something about planting seeds and watching them sprout into something beautiful (or delicious!) that never gets old. But, as much as I love the process, I’ve learned over the years that successful

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Hello there, fellow gardeners! If you’ve been gardening for a while, you know that every season is an opportunity to try something new, to push the limits of what we can grow, and to experiment with fresh ideas. One of the most rewarding—and eco-friendly—techniques I’ve discovered over the years is growing seedlings

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Hey there, fellow gardeners! If you’re anything like me, you know how crucial bees are to the health of your garden. I mean, without them, we wouldn’t have many of the fruits, vegetables, and flowers that make gardening so rewarding. After years of trial and error, I’ve gathered a list of top

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Hey fellow gardeners! If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, yet highly rewarding way to enhance your garden, let me share one of my favorite gardening tips: planting self-seeding flowers. After years of trial and error (and a whole lot of learning from mistakes!), I’ve come to realize just how beneficial self-seeding flowers

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Hey there, fellow gardeners! Today, I want to talk about something that has plagued me for years in my garden: slugs. Those slimy little creatures can wreak havoc on your plants, nibbling away at tender leaves and leaving behind unsightly holes. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably tried a variety of

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Hello, fellow gardeners! If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for ways to make your garden more sustainable and eco-friendly. Over the years, I’ve experimented with many natural methods to enrich my soil and boost plant growth. One of my favorite approaches? Using everyday items from my kitchen that I would