Expertise
Budget Gardening, Cleaning Hacks, Bird Feeder Ideas
- Baylee started gardening with her father a few years ago, utilizing techniques like no-till lasagna gardening.
- When she's not in the garden picking ripe tomatoes, she can be found at the local library checking out books about household decor and organization tips.
- Her interest in the strange and unusual has led to a passion for topics related to weird fungi and unique plant names.
Experience
Baylee Bunce is an experienced researcher and writer who has been a freelance writer for over six years. Her writing has appeared on A-Z Animals and ConsumerAffairs. In her spare time, Baylee works as a Reference Assistant at her local library, connecting patrons with nonfiction books about gardening, home decor, organization, and more. She joined House Digest in 2024 to share her obsession with gardening and plants.
Education
Baylee holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Purdue University, with minors in political science, religious studies, and human rights studies.
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A trip to the thrift store may yield some valuable Chinese pottery finds, so it's worth knowing how to distinguish them based on markings, colors, and more.
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Landscaping
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Adding fresh seed to your lawn is a great way to improve its look and health, but there's a big difference between overseeding and reseeding a yard.
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Landscaping
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A cottage garden without stone is like a picture without a frame. No matter how it's used, stone is a grounding landscaping feature in this outdoor aesthetic.
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Star jasmine is known for its rapid growth patterns and vining habits, but companion plants do exist that can handle these characteristics in stride.
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DIY Home Decor
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With a little craftiness and some basic tools, you can fashion this vintage Easter garland in under and hour, then use it to give your home a festive look.
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This beautiful coneflower peaks in July but will still have blooms that look good through the fall. It excels in borders, sunny meadow spaces, and containers.
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Landscaping
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A backyard water feature can instantly elevate outdoor design. Some lesser-known options offer just as much beauty and impact as classic choices.
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Seasoned secondhand shoppers know that you shouldn't skip a single aisle when thrifting. Even if you don't have kids, the toy aisle can be a treasure trove.
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Edible Gardening
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Fresh blueberries don't require acres of space. A compact bush can live on a sunny patio and still fill a bowl with berries each summer, even in city spaces.
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Edible Gardening
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Typical varieties of sweet potatoes require lots of space for their vines, but there are some varieties you can grow indoors if you're in a cooler climate.
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You may never have heard of this type of vintage pottery. It was popularized in the Victorian period before seeing a resurgence in the U.S. in the 1950s.
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A peace lily that refuses to bloom often signals a deeper environmental mismatch, even when light, watering, and routine care seem perfectly on track.
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Gardening Hacks
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Keeping your plants hydrated is easier said than done. If you've found it challenging to find time to water, these self-watering tools may help.
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Some of these Costco laundry essentials are loved by homeowners with pets, while others are great for large laundry loads and those tight on storage space.
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With this towel rack hack, you can find suitable storage for some of the hardest-to-organize kitchen items, keeping them from cluttering your countertop.
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Home Goods
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You can score some stunning vintage cookware at the thrift store, but it's important to understand how to identify if a certain dish or pot may contain lead.
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It seems counter-intuitive, but cutting back apricot trees can actually lead to more fruit production. Learn when, where, and how to prune your apricot tree.
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If ants are causing a serious pest problem in your home, try one of these popular methods for deterring ants without the need for toxic chemical products.
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This evergreen can attract songbirds, bees, butterflies, and moths to your garden. These critters love the native shrub for its berries and shelter.
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If pastel pinks and soft yellows are in your garden's color palette, then you can't miss this gorgeous new bloom that goes through quite the evolution.
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Landscaping
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If there's one thing birds love, it's splashing around in a shallow dish of water. It just so happens that a tool for vehicle repair makes a great birdbath.
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Whether you don't celebrate Christmas or don't love the traditional motifs, learn how to decorate your home for winter rather than strictly for Christmas.
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Cleaning Hacks
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To keep your walkways free from snow and ice, no doubt you're in the habit of using winter salt, but do you know which one to avoid to protect your plants?
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Home Improvement
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If you're looking to avoid slipping on ice while walking down steps, you might want to consider adding something specific to your usual de-icers.
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You can expect to hear little bit of mechanical noise when opening or closing your garage door, but these eight sounds are likely signs that something is amiss.
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If you are looking to update the floors in your home, this vintage flooring will bring a nice and cozy feel to any room in the house.
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DIY Home Decor
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The holiday season isn't the time to go neutral and minimalist. Create a beautiful, colorful wreath on a budget with a few festive Dollar Tree ornaments.
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