
Tyler Schuster
Tyler has always been around plants. It started with some indoor gardening here and there but grew into a real thing once became fascinated by how plants and fungi work together – especially indoors, where everything’s a bit more controlled. He’s got a microbiology background, so he’s used to digging into the science behind why plants get sick or struggle. For over ten years, he’s helped people deal with issues like root rot or strange fungal spots that just don’t make sense at first. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. Despite challenges, he keeps growing plants and now shares practical advice with home and indoor gardeners nationwide. He proves you don’t need to be perfect to grow something meaningful. It is a reminder that no matter what, you can overcome anything that you can put your mind to. No matter what, your garden can thrive with perseverance.
Latest articles by Tyler Schuster
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What to Do With Your Christmas Cactus Before Spring Ends – Miss This Window and It May Not Flower Again, but Get It Right for More Blooms Next SeasonDon't let your Christmas cactus go dormant without this essential reset. Follow these simple spring steps to ensure a lush, flower-heavy display next season.
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Grow Zucchini: Follow These Expert Tips for a Huge Harvest of Tasty Summer SquashFew vegetables reward gardeners as much as zucchini. Just plant in a sunny spot, water, and wait. Soon you’ll have more zucchini than you know what to do with!
By Tyler Schuster
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The Simple Edging Trick That Sharpens Borders and Helps With Garden DrainageTired of edging that heaves and cracks? Master the art of the English edge to achieve a timeless, sharp transition between your turf and garden beds for free.
By Tyler Schuster
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8 Best Mid-Century Modern Landscaping Plants – for a Cohesive Contemporary Aesthetic That’s Effortlessly CoolWant to enhance the look of your MCM home? These mid-century modern landscaping plants complement the beauty of your home’s architecture and boost curb appeal.
By Tyler Schuster
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Botanical Bento Boxes – The Gardening Trend Packing Veg and Flowers Into Tiny SpacesEver eat a bento lunch? Here's how to apply the same logic to your garden to maximize on space and style.
By Tyler Schuster
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An Old Gardening Legend Says Rusty Water Revives Sickly Hydrangeas and Azaleas – But I've Found Something that Works Much Faster to Reinvigorate Your Blooming FavoritesHydrangea leaves looking yellow? Some folks think rusty nails or rusty water can save sick hydrangeas – but if you’re smart, you’ll try this quick and nifty trick instead
By Tyler Schuster
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Have You Grown All 8 of These Classic Annual Flowers? Only Serious Gardeners Can Say They HaveFlowers earn their place on the must-grow list not because they’re trendy, but because they always deliver. Gardeners in the know can't pass up these classics.
By Tyler Schuster
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What Are Herbicides? Types of Herbicides Explained and Tips for Safe Usage in Home GardensThere are times when the only way to get rid of a stubborn weed is to treat it with an herbicide. Learn what herbicides are and how to use safely.
By Tyler Schuster
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What to Do With a Swiss Cheese Plant in April – the Essential Spring Reset for a Lush, Healthy MonsteraA few simple April tasks can transform your Monstera – encouraging faster growth, stronger stems, and those iconic split leaves.
By Tyler Schuster
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Do This to Your Jade Plant Before April Ends – It'll Reward You with Lush New GrowthApril is when jade plants emerge from winter dormancy. Giving yours a little boost now will make a huge difference down the road.
By Tyler Schuster
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8 Tasty Types of Raspberries You Can Harvest All Season – Mix and Match for Fresh Fruit From Summer Through FallGrowing both summer-bearing and everbearing types of raspberries together gives you delicious harvests from summer to fall. Here are the top varieties to try.
By Tyler Schuster
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Hilling Potatoes: The Proper Way to Plant Spuds for Better Yields and Yummy ResultsHilling potatoes allows for better harvests and no yucky green potatoes. Learn the proper technique and when to do it for the best results.
By Tyler Schuster
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3 Companion Planting Myths Busted – Plus, 3 Classic Plant Pairings That Really Can Supercharge Your HarvestsIs it possible companion planting isn't as reliable as we think? We reveal the myths worth dropping, as well as the combinations that really can protect and multiply your harvests
By Tyler Schuster
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Tomato Transplanting Secrets: How to Grow Stronger, Deeper RootsTransplanting should be a reset, not a shock. Here's how and when to move your tomatoes outside so you get a massive crop this summer.
By Tyler Schuster
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6 Easy Ways to Save Money When Landscaping Your Yard – and Still Get a High-End Look on a Tight BudgetLandscaping your yard doesn’t have to mean draining your savings account. Here are my top money-saving tips to help you get a high-end look on a tight budget.
By Tyler Schuster
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Birds Love These 2 Colors – Add Them to Your Garden Palette to Attract More Feathered FriendsThe colors you grow in your garden can either welcome winged visitors or send them elsewhere. Here are the best and worst color plants to attract birds.
By Tyler Schuster
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What to Do With Orchids in April for Maximum Blooms – The Easy Spring Reset to Keep Them Flowering for MonthsMany orchids enter a new growth phase in April, making it the ideal time to refresh care routines, check roots, and encourage healthy new leaves and spikes.
By Tyler Schuster
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8 Unique Tulip Varieties To Spice Up Your Spring Garden With Bold Colors & Stunning BloomsMost tulips you see in spring are bright solid colors that are cheerful but forgettable. Add some pizazz to your beds with these unique tulip varieties instead.
By Tyler Schuster

