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.

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Plants You Shouldn’t Cut Back in Fall
Plants You Shouldn’t Cut Back in Fall
Towards the end of fall, plants tend to get ragged and leggy, leading some gardeners to have an instinctive desire to prune back their leaves. Others are perpetual procrastinators who hold off chores until the last minute – and in...
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Black Roses: History, Symbolism, Varieties
Black Roses: History, Symbolism, Varieties
Roses of a darker shade – particularly an intense, virulent black – have always fascinated those with a penchant for the gothic and macabre. They have long captured the hearts of romantics, gardeners, and vampire fans and would have been...
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How to Get Rid of Stinkbugs
How to Get Rid of Stinkbugs
A yearly occurrence is the proliferation of stinkbugs following the dwindling down of the season. Unlike lanternflies – undeniably destructive pestilences but at least interesting to look at – stinkbugs bear no such distinction. Few profess to actually love them,...
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Types of Grapes to Know
Types of Grapes to Know
The careless afterthoughts in charcuterie boards, grapes are at best a mindless snack – their processed forms in old vintages are far more popular. Most people are only acquainted with a few supermarket grape varieties, unaware of the breadth of...
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Low Maintenance Houseplants You Can’t Kill
Low Maintenance Houseplants You Can’t Kill
These days, a bit of greenery in the house is a much-needed sight, no matter how plain the plant is. Some gardeners have humorously noted that the less you pamper your houseplants, the more they thrive. Some houseplants are, by...
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12 Interesting and Unique Pumpkin Varieties to Look for This Fall
12 Interesting and Unique Pumpkin Varieties to Look for This Fall
Halloween is often relegated to a children’s activity, replete with gaudy decorations of plastic skeletons and spiderwebs. When it comes to simple decorations that capture the fall spirit, yet aren’t overly garish, pumpkins present an appealing alternative.  Humble and unobtrusive,...
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Composting and Soil Improvement: Adding Fallen Leaves to Compost Piles
Composting and Soil Improvement: Adding Fallen Leaves to Compost Piles
The cool weather of autumn brings with it an influx of leaves. Many people ferry away their bags of leaves, not giving them a second thought. But what many see as nuisances are actually a boon for gardeners – soggy,...
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Big-Leaf Houseplants that Make a Statement
Big-Leaf Houseplants that Make a Statement
Houseplants are admittedly not everyone’s cup of tea, but you’ll be surprised at the difference just a few houseplants can make. Some feature big, splashy leaves – like the flamboyant bird of paradise – while others, such as the Mayan...
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Why do Tomatoes Split and How to Prevent It
Why do Tomatoes Split and How to Prevent It
Perfect tomatoes are always applauded, but they are not always the reality; sometimes, splitting is inevitable. If you’ve ever been to a local farm, you’ll spy certain tomatoes whose surfaces have been marred with unsightly lines. Some, like heirlooms, are...
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The Easiest Flowers to Grow from Seed
The Easiest Flowers to Grow from Seed
Growing from seed is a tedious task if you’re wrestling with a plant that has unreliable germination rates. Gardeners with an eye for beautiful things will inevitably seek plants that are easy to grow from seed, yet aren’t miserable looking....
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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.