Posts By

Sarah Jay

Sarah is a staff writer and content strategist at Epic Gardening. She spends most of her time researching and writing about native/adapted plants and the ecological systems that make up our growing climates.

Someone wearing gloves pressing down leaf mulch on top of soil of a plant in a pot

Mulch

How to Make and Use Leaf Mulch

Fallen leaves shouldn't go to waste in your garden. Use them as leaf mulch to boost growth and improve soil health. These lovely gifts from deciduous trees build incredible soil! Sarah Jay explains how to make and use your own leaf mulch.

False sunflower.

Flowers

16 Flowers That Look Like Sunflowers

There's a surprising number of flowers that look like sunflowers out there but that don't grow to skyscraper heights. The daisy shaped flowers makes them a popular choice for gardeners. Sarah Jay takes a look at 16 flowers that will enhance any garden landscape.

Snail Close Up

Garden Pests

How to Identify and Control Snails and Slugs

While they're common in gardens, many don't know much about snails. Is a snail an insect pest or something else? What's the difference between a snail and a slug? How do we stop snails from eating our plants? Expert Sarah Jay explores this topic.