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evanshaley

This Shrub Smells Like Spring Candy

Obsessed with gardens that look AND smell amazing? Meet the honey spurge—an evergreen shrub that not only adds serious structure to your yard but also bursts with sweet, honey-like fragrance every spring. It’s super low-maintenance, grows in a neat dome, and those starry flowers are total eye candy. Just remember gloves—its sap is a little spicy! Perfect for anyone wanting a garden that’s as dreamy as it is easy. #Home #GardenGoals #PlantLovers

William Wilkerson

Bee Balm: The Secret Pollinator Magnet

Obsessed with hummingbirds and butterflies in your garden? Bee balm is the plant everyone’s raving about! It’s super easy to grow, smells amazing, and brings all the pollinators to your yard. Plus, it’s a total show-off with those wild, colorful blooms. Just give it sun, keep the soil moist, and watch out for powdery mildew. Bonus: deer don’t touch it! Want a pollinator paradise? Bee balm’s your new BFF. #Home #gardeningtips #pollinatorgarden

Kendra Hart

Home Depot’s Selling These Plant Villains?!

Did you know some of the worst invasive plants are still being sold at big box stores like Home Depot? Conservationist Kyle Lybarger spotted Bradford pear, privet, and even cogongrass (one of the world’s top 10 invasives!) at local garden centers. These plants might look pretty, but they’re wrecking native habitats and making life tough for pollinators and wildlife. If you want to help, pick native plants for your garden and sign that petition to stop the sale of invasives! #Home #NativePlants #InvasiveSpecies

Susan Ball

Why Your Cucumbers Taste So Bitter

Ever bitten into a homegrown cucumber and wondered why it tastes so bitter? Turns out, it’s all about a chemical called cucurbitacin, which spikes when your plants get stressed—think wild weather swings or inconsistent watering. Sadly, once they’re bitter, there’s not much you can do. But you can prevent it: keep the soil moist (not soggy), mulch, use drip irrigation, and pick them a bit early. Pro tip: next year, try seeds labeled 'bitter-free' for sweeter crunch! #Home #gardeningtips #cucumbers

Jamie Brown

Daylilies Named After Dawn Staley?!

Did you know there’s a special daylily named after USC Coach Dawn Staley? Gene Crocker, a huge Gamecocks fan and daylily expert from Newberry, actually created and registered a new daylily in her honor! Now, five of these ‘Dawn Staley Daylilies’ are planted around her monument in Columbia. Imagine having a flower named after you—talk about blooming legacy! #Home #DawnStaley #USC

evanshaley

Adorable Fawn Found Hiding in Backyard!

Imagine mowing your lawn and finding a baby deer chilling in your garden! That’s what happened to one parent and their daughter, and the pics are melting hearts online. Turns out, their wild, native plant-filled yard is the perfect safe spot for wildlife. Not only do these gardens look gorgeous, but they help local animals, save water, and cut down on yard work. Would you let your yard go wild for a surprise like this? #Home #WildlifeWednesday #NativePlants

Jamie Brown

The 10-Minute Fridge Hack You Need

Did you know most people never clean behind their fridge? Lisa Chun just dropped a game-changing tip: vacuum those dusty coils every 6-12 months and your fridge won’t have to work overtime (hello, lower electric bills!). It literally takes 10 minutes. Bonus: less chance your fridge or ice maker randomly dies. Grab a vacuum, pull your fridge out, and get in there! Tag someone who needs this reminder. More easy home hacks in the comments! #Home #HomeHacks #MoneySaving

William Wilkerson

Tea Bags for Dust-Free Floors?!

Who knew your used tea bags could be the secret to spotless, shiny floors? Kristina from a cleaning group tried mopping her hardwood with black tea and claims her floors stayed dust-free for a whole month! Just brew 8 bags, let it cool, and mop away. Not only does it disinfect and add shine, but it also gives your wood a gorgeous color boost. Heads up: only for real hardwood, not laminate! Would you try this hack? #Home #CleaningHacks #TeaBagTrick

John Fitzgerald

Garlic: The Secret Garden Upgrade

Did you know planting garlic does way more than just keep vampires away? This tasty veggie actually boosts your garden’s soil, fights off nasty fungi, and even helps your flowers and veggies grow bigger and healthier. Plus, garlic’s natural sulfur makes it a pest-repelling powerhouse. Bonus tip: toss your leftover garlic peels in the compost for an extra nutrient kick! Who knew your next harvest could be this easy (and delicious)? #Home #GardeningHacks #SoilHealth