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Em Casalena

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October, 2020
flower bed, garden design, Ideas and projects
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About Em Casalena


Em is a lover of all things plants and gardening, and a proud graduate of the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts' Sustainability and Conscious Living program. Em has been a DIY naturalistic gardener for over a decade and is particularly fond of Sonoran desert ecosystems and the more unusual plants that pop up in the average American garden.

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Messy wildflower garden
Top 5 Best Landscaping Design Trends to Try in the New Year

The new year means new design trends to try out, and there are a ton of landscaping ideas out there to try!

Potted sweet alyssum
5 Beautiful Annual Flowers That Survive Winter Frost

Who says flowers have to be delicate? These tough but gorgeous annuals survive winter frost!

Closeup of a creepy but beautiful bat flower
5 Fun, Spooky Plants For Your Halloween Garden

Plant a few spooky additions in your garden this year to get into the Halloween spirit and ramp up your creepy factor!

Sayen house and garden bridge
5 Stunning Free Botanical Gardens in the US

Discover botanical gardens in the United States that are free to visit and perfect for an upcoming road trip!

Mulch garden path lined with rope
5 DIY Walkway Ideas That Will Transform Your Backyard

Need to add some personality to your backyard paths? A few DIY walkway ideas will do the trick beautifully!

Tomato seedlings growing in DIY newspaper containers
5 Weirdly Brilliant Gardening Tools You Can Make at Home

Don't want to waste cash on gardening tools? You might just be able to make your own tools at home, DIY-style.

Watering cucumber plants
5 Secret Tricks For Growing the Healthiest Veggies

The healthiest veggies grow from gardens that use a few smart and easy tricks to keep 'em growing!

Farmer harvesting cabbage
Grow These 5 Yummy Veggies in August!

Summer is winding down, but that doesn't mean there aren't some super delicious garden vegetables you can plant in August!

Lattice privacy fence adorned with red flowers
5 Smart Ways to Add Privacy to Your Outdoor Space

Need some privacy? Discover trendy and excellent ways to add coverage to your backyard or outdoor space for a natural appearance.

Adding organic fertilizer to the garden
5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Soil Healthy and Fertile

You can give your garden soil a healthy boost with just a few simple tips, ideas, and tricks! Improve the overall fertility of your soil today.

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Vertical vegetable garden on a small balcony
5 Clever Hacks For Growing More in a Small Garden

Got a small garden? Discover five clever ways to grow even more than you'd expect in a small space.

Natural stone garden edging
5 Simple Garden Edging Ideas For a Polished Look

A few simple garden edging ideas can take your lawn to the next level! Discover five statement projects for a polished look!

Native white yarrow plant
5 Best Native Plants For Restoring Wildlife Habitats

Native plants can turn your backyard garden into a functioning wildlife habitat! Learn how to support the ecosystem while creating a stunning garden.

Chili peppers in multiple pots on the windowsill
These 5 Garden Vegetables Grow Great in Containers

If you're struggling with making space for your garden, discover five garden vegetables that grow perfectly in containers.

Small patio with seating and a grill
5 Small Backyard Ideas to Maximize Space

All you need are a few great small backyard ideas to really make your tiny oasis shine. Maximize your space today!

Woman watering the garden in a straw hat
5 Late Spring Gardening Tasks Your Summer Backyard Needs

Does your backyard need a pick-me-up? Add some late-spring gardening tasks to your to-do list!

Cherry tomatoes next to a purple basil plant
5 Companion Gardening Combos You Should Try

Companion gardening can be quite useful! Discover five plants combos that work the best.

Modern brown metal fencing
Use 5 Garden Fence Ideas to Define Your Outdoor Spaces

Need to spruce up your garden fencing? A bit of creativity, elbow grease, and good garden fence ideas are all you need to make it work!

Flourishing white and pink foamflowers
5 Shade Loving Plants That Brighten up Dark Spaces

If you're lacking sunshine, there are a few excellent shade loving plants out there that will grow in the most overcast environments.

aphids on underside of leaf
Use Natural Pest Control For 5 Insects

Say goodbye to chemical pesticides! There are tons of different natural pest control methods out there that target a number of pesty insects.

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