Arietza

About Arietza

Arietza was born in Mexico and graduated with an Occupational Safety and Hygiene degree in Houston, Texas. After moving to Croatia in 2019, she decided to pursue her true passion for writing. With her background in safety reporting, Arietza applies her attention to detail in her writing on travel, gardening, and budget living. Beyond writing, she enjoys morning swims with her husband and dog in the Adriatic Sea, exploring Europe, and indulging in stone-oven pizza and gelato. With her captivating writing style and curiosity-driven nature, Arietza is a welcomed addition as one of our partnered authors, engaging readers with unique perspectives and genuine enthusiasm.

Latest from Arietza

How to Edge your Garden Bed:  Surprisingly Simple Steps
How to Edge your Garden Bed: Surprisingly Simple Steps
One great way to enhance the appearance of your garden beds is by maintaining well-trimmed garden edges.  Keep reading to find step-by-step instructions on how to trim and maintain garden edges from garden beds, along with the right tools, organic...
4 min read
Vermicompost Guide for Beginners
Vermicompost Guide for Beginners
Vermicomposting is a sustainable and eco-friendly solution right in your own home garden. This centuries-old practice involves using earthworms to transform kitchen scraps and organic matter into nutrient-rich worm manure, also known as vermicompost or "black gold." In this comprehensive...
5 min read
How Your Garden Benefits From Companion Planting
How Your Garden Benefits From Companion Planting
Companion planting is a well-known gardening technique that has been practiced for centuries. It involves planting different species of plants in close proximity to one another, strategically leveraging their relationships to improve the health and productivity of your vegetable garden. ...
4 min read
Create A Pollinator Garden:  How, Why and What to Grow
Create A Pollinator Garden: How, Why and What to Grow
As habitat loss, climate change, and the use of pesticides threaten these essential creatures, a pollinator-friendly garden can provide a safe haven and a thriving ecosystem.  In this guide, we'll delve into the "how," "why," and "what" of creating a...
4 min read
Gardening Hardiness Zones For Planting Explained
Gardening Hardiness Zones For Planting Explained
If you've been in the gardening community for a while, you've probably heard of the Hardiness Zones here and there. Well, we've created this blog post to give you a full explanation of what the hardiness zones are so you...
5 min read
13 Best Climbing Flowers To Grow On Trellises
13 Best Climbing Flowers To Grow On Trellises
Climbing flowers transform a simple trellis into a vertical garden filled with color, fragrance, and life. Whether you want privacy, pollinator habitat, or a striking focal point, the right flowering vine trained on a sturdy trellis delivers all three. This...
5 min read
Guide To Understanding  How, Why and When To Use Fertilizer
Guide To Understanding How, Why and When To Use Fertilizer
Gardening is a rewarding and fulfilling hobby but has its fair share of challenges. One of the most crucial challenges every gardener faces is ensuring their plants receive the essential nutrients they need to thrive.  Fertilizer acts as a nutritional supplement...
6 min read
Humane Ways To Protect Your Garden  From Critters And Wildlife
Humane Ways To Protect Your Garden From Critters And Wildlife
Maintaining a beautiful garden can be a labor of love that requires hours of hard work and dedication. However, all your efforts can be in vain if your garden becomes a buffet for wild animals and critters. We like to...
5 min read
Guide To Understanding Garden Soil  For Successful Gardening
Guide To Understanding Garden Soil For Successful Gardening
When it comes to gardening success, one of the most important factors is the quality of your garden soil. Knowing and caring for your soil is critical to growing healthy and vibrant plants, whether you have a small urban garden,...
5 min read
9 Best Climbing Fruits To Grow On A Trellis
9 Best Climbing Fruits To Grow On A Trellis
Welcome back to our unofficial part 2 of the trellises series!  This series encourages gardeners to maximize their garden space by using vertical supports! In part 1, we introduced 11 of the most popular climbing vegetables for trellises and promised...
4 min read
Arietza

About Arietza

Arietza was born in Mexico and graduated with an Occupational Safety and Hygiene degree in Houston, Texas. After moving to Croatia in 2019, she decided to pursue her true passion for writing. With her background in safety reporting, Arietza applies her attention to detail in her writing on travel, gardening, and budget living. Beyond writing, she enjoys morning swims with her husband and dog in the Adriatic Sea, exploring Europe, and indulging in stone-oven pizza and gelato. With her captivating writing style and curiosity-driven nature, Arietza is a welcomed addition as one of our partnered authors, engaging readers with unique perspectives and genuine enthusiasm.