Kay L.

About Kay L.

I’m a freelance writer and content creator with a passion for storytelling and gardening. My love of flowers started when I was given a book on floriography and realized that flowers can be used to communicate hidden meaning. Since then, I’ve rediscovered the joy of nature and the far-reaching impacts it can have on the human psyche. In my spare time, I collect crystals, write fantasy fiction stories, and create eclectic art.

Latest from Kay L.

How to Attract Fireflies to the Garden
How to Attract Fireflies to the Garden
Summer is a magical aspect of childhood, conjuring to mind the susurrus of crickets, the rush of river song in an old-growth forest, and summers spent by the beach. One of the most nostalgic aspects that can be found right...
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Fast-Growing Vines to Create Natural Shade
Fast-Growing Vines to Create Natural Shade
When you’re looking for easy ways to create shade, speed is of the essence. An easy solution is to cover an arched trellis with fast-growing vines. While annual vines are useful for covering fences or structures in a short span...
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Fruits That Are Banned in the US
Fruits That Are Banned in the US
Fruits from foreign lands often seem strange, with indescribable flavors and bizarre appearances that seem straight out of a storybook. However, not all forbidden fruits are desirable – some are illegal or heavily restricted, subject to stringent FDA checks due...
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What is a Meditation Garden
What is a Meditation Garden
In a world of constant flux, the outside world can seem like a terrifying place, full of monsters both literal and metaphorical. Although yoga and meditation music are always touted as ways to help one relax, they often seem boring,...
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How to Get Rid of Squirrels in the Garden
How to Get Rid of Squirrels in the Garden
Squirrels may seem like friendly denizens of the backyard, but they are actually agents of chaos that have gained the ire of many gardeners. They’ll ransack crops, gnaw on electrical wiring, and even cause willful destruction to property by chewing...
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14 Yellow Flowers to Brighten Your Garden
14 Yellow Flowers to Brighten Your Garden
Yellow is definitely not a color that ranks favorably, even if you’re not Wednesday Addams. Many go so far as to despite the color, deeming it childish, garish, or offensively bright. In the Victorian language of flowers, yellow was denoted...
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Ideas for a Chic Bohemian Gardens
Ideas for a Chic Bohemian Gardens
Think you’re too old to have fun? Bilbo Baggins, the fifty-something protagonist of The Hobbit, proves that it’s never too late to go on an adventure. And sometimes that adventure can be found right in the sanctuary of one’s own...
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What Happens if You Don’t Pull Weeds
What Happens if You Don’t Pull Weeds
You might have looked at your lawn and wondered what would happen if you left these weeds in your yard alone? Sure, they may be unsightly to look at, but how much harm can they really cause? Chances are, you...
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Drought-Tolerant Summer Crops for Low-Water Gardens
Drought-Tolerant Summer Crops for Low-Water Gardens
Summer is always a favorite time of year, but too much heat is always a drag on summer festivities – and very much so for garden crops. With temperatures on the rise and the prevalence of drought, many gardeners are...
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12 Best Fast-Growing Annuals to Plant in May for Summer Blooms
12 Best Fast-Growing Annuals to Plant in May for Summer Blooms
Although many gardeners groan when they hear the childish phrase “April showers bring May flowers,” there’s truth in that May is a month of planting.  The days are no longer cold and dreary, and the rains have stopped their relentless...
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Kay L.

About Kay L.

I’m a freelance writer and content creator with a passion for storytelling and gardening. My love of flowers started when I was given a book on floriography and realized that flowers can be used to communicate hidden meaning. Since then, I’ve rediscovered the joy of nature and the far-reaching impacts it can have on the human psyche. In my spare time, I collect crystals, write fantasy fiction stories, and create eclectic art.