Leila Mendez
An avid gardener since childhood, Leila specializes in organic vegetable gardening and has written articles about seasonal planting strategies. She enjoys teaching kids about gardening.
What seasonal plants work well in a xeriscaped garden?
I’m really curious about what seasonal plants I can incorporate into my xeriscaped garden! I live in a region with long dry spells followed by short w...
Can I mix edible plants with xeriscaping techniques?
I love the idea of xeriscaping but I’m wondering how it fits with my passion for growing vegetables! I’ve had success with organic gardening but I’ve ...
How can I tell when heirloom peppers are ripe?
Hi friends! I’m really enjoying growing heirloom peppers this year, but I’m a bit confused about when to harvest them. I've already had a few grow, bu...
How can I design a xeriscaped section for my urban garden?
I'm really excited about the idea of incorporating xeriscaping into my small urban garden! I've been growing veggies for years, but this will be my fi...
How do I effectively use stones and gravel for xeriscaping?
Hi everyone! I'm trying to understand how to best utilize stones and gravel in my xeriscape design. My garden is mostly packed dirt, and I want to cre...
What's the best way to start heirloom peppers from seeds?
Hey fellow gardeners! I'm super excited about getting into heirloom peppers this season! I've been gardening for quite a while now, focusing mostly on...
What are good companion plants for heirloom peppers?
Hey there! I love the idea of companion planting, and I'm curious about what works well with heirloom peppers in my organic garden. I’ve got tomatoes ...
How can I propagate succulents successfully indoors?
I’ve been trying to propagate my succulents indoors, and while I’m having some luck, I feel like I could do a lot better! I’m currently in a warm clim...
Dealing with pests on my heirloom peppers—help!
Hey everyone! I’ve recently started noticing some pests on my heirloom pepper plants, and I’m a bit worried. I’m trying to stick with organic methods,...
How do I care for my heirloom pepper plants as they grow?
Hi everyone! I’ve just transplanted my heirloom pepper seedlings into my outdoor garden, and I want to make sure I give them the best care possible. M...
How do I know if my succulent needs repotting?
I have a few succulents that I absolutely adore, but I’m unsure about when to repot them. My garden is more of an indoor space with limited light, and...
What’s the best soil mix for my indoor succulents?
I'm really excited about adding some succulents to my indoor garden, but I’m a bit confused about the best soil mix to use. Living in a fairly humid a...
What’s the best way to water my indoor succulents?
Watering has always been a bit of a mystery to me, especially for my new indoor succulents! I’ve always been an organic veggie gardener, so I'm used t...