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Maureen

Maureen

About Maureen

Maureen joined the DIY Home & Garden team in 2018, to help out with a writing backlog. Her work was so excellent that she ended up joining the team as a regular contributing author.

Today, she also serves as a content producer and sometimes editor. Her vast (and often surprising!) skillset enables her to conquer any challenges.

She loves writing about gardening, wellness, and raising healthy children. As a full-time author and parent of two children, Maureen knows a trick or two on these topics.

After gaining valuable experience in blogging and content production with the DIY Home & Garden team, Maureen branched out and started her own publication, as well. Now, she proudly publishes the website: The Perfect Parenting Place.

How to Grow & Care for Strawberries in Pots or Containers

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Once you master how to grow strawberries in pots, you will grow them forever. It’s that addictive. And with good reason. For one, nothing compares to the flavorful, juicy, fill-the-mouth taste that these delicacies are packed with. Strawberries are also rich in fiber, vitamin C, and other powerful antioxidants believed to benefit heart health and help manage blood … [Read more...] about How to Grow & Care for Strawberries in Pots or Containers

How to Grow Dragon Fruit in Pots or Containers in 10 Easy Steps

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Want a foolproof process on how to grow dragon fruit in pots? Then this post is for you. Well, you may or may not have heard of this delicacy before… Dragon fruit–also known as the belle of the night, pitaya, strawberry pear, or cactus fruit–is a product of the Hylocereus spp. (the dragon fruit plant). It comes in shades of yellow and bright pink with a bright … [Read more...] about How to Grow Dragon Fruit in Pots or Containers in 10 Easy Steps

How to Plant an Acorn to Grow an Oak Tree (4 Easy Steps)

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Learning how to grow an acorn is an interesting family project for you and your little ones. With only 4 simple steps, you only need patience to finally witness the once tiny seed grow into a mighty oak tree. Ready? Let’s dive in. First things first… Let’s get this straight. You’re going to grow only native oaks—from your locality—because that way, you’re sure the … [Read more...] about How to Plant an Acorn to Grow an Oak Tree (4 Easy Steps)

How to Grow and Care for Garlic in Pots or Containers

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Garlic is a super simple bulb to grow, though dreaded by most gardeners for its prolonged maturity period (usually about nine months), which essentially implies an extended care period. Garlic is native to Asia. And like most bulbs—whether grown in pots or ground gardens—will thrive with little effort as long as the growing conditions are favorable. The secret to success … [Read more...] about How to Grow and Care for Garlic in Pots or Containers

How to Plant Amaryllis Bulbs in Pots or Containers (So Beautiful!)

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Amaryllis, (Hippeastrum spp.), are probably the most effortless bulbs to grow and care for yet are unbeatable for their sheer flower power. Native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, the baseball-size bulbs (often sold around the holidays) unfurl large, trumpet-shaped blooms atop one to two-foot-tall stems. They’re a perfect gift for both novice and … [Read more...] about How to Plant Amaryllis Bulbs in Pots or Containers (So Beautiful!)