Cayla Leonard
Cayla Leonard is a writer from North Carolina who is passionate about plants. She enjoys reading and writing fiction and poetry of all kinds, playing dungeons and dragons, and putting together jigsaw puzzles.
Can you grow maple trees for homemade maple syrup? How to take care of them and harvest the sap
Growing a maple tree and collecting the sap for syrup is easier than you might think. Here's how.
Are garden spiders bugging you? Here’s how to rid of them (and why you might not want to)
Follow these tips to get rid of unwanted garden spiders.
Catmint isn’t just for cats! How to grow the beautiful and soothing herb, nepeta, for yourself
If you want to add nepeta to your herb garden, here's what you need to know.
Does your herb garden need a refresh? Here are some cute, DIY ideas to try
These 3 fun and unique DIY herb garden ideas will be sure to entertain you
This easy homemade hummingbird food attracts all the rufous hummingbirds you can handle
Rufous hummingbirds will love this homemade hummingbird food and these flowers.
The 4 coolest potted plants you probably haven’t heard of
Here are four unique houseplants that you probably haven't heard of.
Companion planting chart: How to use it to plan the perfect spring garden
Here's what you need to know about using a companion planting chart.
Add a fire pit to your garden to take advantage of cool spring nights
Building a fire pit in your garden is easier than you might think. Here's how to do it.
Foolproof tips and tricks on how to make the succulent garden of your dreams
Succulents are unique plants that love the sun. Learn how to make your own outdoor succulent garden.
Raspberry bush care: Keep yours controlled and producing for years
Raspberries are delicious, but their bushes can spread out of control. Here's how to keep them from taking over your garden.
Save money on your water bill: How to make a rain barrel
Rain barrels can help you save money on your water bill and protect your garden during a drought. Here's how to set one up.
Grow these spring vegetables in your garden for a bountiful harvest
Here are the top four best spring vegetables to grow in your garden for a bountiful harvest.
Want to make your neighbors jealous? Here are the best spring fruits to grow
Here are the best spring fruits to grow for a delicious feast this season.
Is it illegal to collect rainwater? What you should know before setting up your rain barrels
If you want to know what the law says about rainwater collection, we have answers.
Plant these stunning flowering shrubs for a showstopping garden display this spring
Flowering shrubs are a great way to add color to your garden. Here are our favorites.
Growing your own vanilla plant doesn’t need to be difficult: Here’s what you need to know
Here's everything you need to know about planting, caring for, and harvesting vanilla at home.
How to get rid of gnats without damaging your plant’s sensitive leaves
A gnat infestation can cause massive damage. Here's how to put an end to it and get rid of gnats in your plants.
What you need to know about growing hedges for privacy
Privacy is important. Here's how to grow hedges to protect yours.
Growing cocoa plants in the U.S. is difficult (but not impossible): What we know
Are you interested in growing a cacao tree for delicious homemade chocolate? Here's what you need to know
The best little flowers to grow when you’re low on space – plant these this spring
No space? No problem! Grow these little flowers in your small garden.
3 incredible reasons why you should be using coffee grounds in your garden
Find out how coffee grounds benefit your garden and why you should start using them in your soil.
Create a cardinal bird sanctuary in your garden: Grow these plants
Cardinal birds love these plants. Add them to your garden to attract them.
How to assemble the best Valentine’s bouquet at home
This Valentine's Day, show your loved ones how much you care by making your own flower bouquet.
The truth about holly leaves – interesting facts you might not know
We've got three interesting facts about holly leaves for you to share with your friends.
Could electrogardening be the way of the future?
If you've heard of electrogardening or electroculture but aren't sure where to start, we have answers.
Add these plants to your garden to provide winter food for your local birds
Add these plants to your yard or garden to attract birds throughout winter.
These plants should be among the first you plant this year
You don't have to wait for spring to start gardening! Here are plants you can start now.
Tired of pesky weeds ruining your garden? Plant living mulch instead!
Weeding by hand can be exhausting. Why not grow living mulch instead?
Start off the year right: How to prepare your garden for the new growing season
You don't have to wait until spring to start preparing your garden. Here's what you need to do to get ready for the new growing season.
How to grow radishes for a bountiful and nutritious harvest
Here is a complete guide to planting and growing your own radishes for a delicious garden harvest.
A complete guide to winter gardening with row covers
Gardening with row covers is a great way to extend your gardening season during the wintertime. Here's how to use them.
A simple guide to growing and harvesting your own zucchini
A guide to growing zucchini at home for a delicious harvest.
How to plant, grow, and care for artichokes, our favorite fleshy green veggies
Artichokes are delicious and nutritious. Here's how to grow your own.
Are your ZZ plant leaves turning yellow? Here’s how to fix it
Has your ZZ plant started turning yellow? Here's what you need to know.
Make sure your spider plant thrives – starting with the soil
Not sure where to start when it comes to making a soil blend for a spider plant? Here's what you need to know.