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Ania Pitula-Freelance Writer

Ania Pitula

Freelance Writer

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About Ania Pitula

Ania is a passionate freelance writer who loves to educate and inspire others about the diverse world of plants. She welcomes you to learn and discover her best tips for sustainable living, gardening, landscaping and DIY projects by exploring her blogs, which can all be found below!

Latest Articles

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Growing Morning Glory in Pots: 6 Pro Tips

Follow these six pro tips for growing morning glories in pots, and you’ll be rewarded with lengthy and luscious flowering vines!

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How to Use Cayenne Pepper to Make Homemade Powder

Learn how to make your own cayenne powder from fresh cayenne peppers, so you can transform simple dishes into spicy sensations!

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The Potted Topiary Trend: 6 Elegant Trees to Grow at Home

Add these six evergreen trees to your property and create show-stopping focal points by shaping them into unique and eye-catching potted topiaries!

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What Are Those Tiny Brown Worms in Plant Soil?

Discover the types of worms that may be living in your garden and houseplant soil, and find out if they are healthy or harmful to your plants!

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5 Kind of Weird Things You Can Use in Garden Soil

Check out these five weird but highly effective things you can use to improve the quality of your garden soil, naturally and organically!

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When to Prune Hydrangeas to Get the Prettiest Flowers

Come discover when and how to prune your hydrangea shrubs to help encourage new growth and get the biggest and brightest flowers!

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Don't Forget These 5 Outdoor Spring Cleaning Tasks

Starting your outdoor spring cleaning? Make sure to prioritize these five projects to get your property in tip-top shape for the warmer months ahead!

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3 Mustard Seed Recipes You Should Try This Spring

Spice up your weekly menu with these three mustard seed recipes that are full of flavor and so easy to make!

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7 Mosquito Repellent Plants You Should Grow Every Spring

Protect yourself from pesky mosquitoes this spring and summer by growing these seven mosquito repellent plants in your garden!

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The 6 Types of Squash You Should Plant in April

Plant these six delicious squash varieties in your garden this April for a bountiful harvest all summer and fall long!

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Organic Gardening For Beginners: What to Plant

Looking to grow your own organic produce? Learn how to start an organic garden and find out what fruits, veggies, flowers, and herbs to plant!

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5 Organic Remedies You Can Grow at Home

Looking for plants to add to your garden that can be used for organic remedies? Discover five herbs with valuable health benefits!

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6 Everyday Items Made From Plants

Discover six household items you frequently use that have been manufactured from plant based materials and extracts!

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Firefly Petunia: The Glow in the Dark Flower

Meet the glow in the dark firefly petunia, a bioluminescent flower that will brighten your garden during day time and light it up at night!

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Plant 5 Ornamental Grasses in March

With spring in full swing, it’s time to get started with planting these five beautiful ornamental grasses!

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6 Weird Plants That Look Like Alien Species

Discover the creative power of Mother Nature through six plant species that oddly resemble alien creatures, with very unique and weird appearances!

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Plant These 4 Flower Seeds in February

Eager to start your spring gardening? You’ll be happy to hear that February is the perfect month to plant these four flower seeds!

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Blueberries Aren't Really Blue, and Neither Are 4 Other Plants

Did you know blue is incredibly rare to find in nature? Find out why this is the case and learn about five blue plants that aren’t really blue!

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The Long History of Roses: A Flower Love Affair

Curious how roses became a symbol of love and romance? Dive into the history of roses and learn how to cultivate these beauties in your garden!

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4 Strange Plant Myths About True Love

Looking for answers regarding your romantic situation? Find out how four different plants could provide you with surprising results!

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