Rachael Green

Stone Mountain

Contributing Writer at HouseDigest

Freelance Journalist. Aspiring Human. Words in @Benzinga @TravelLeisure @verywellmind @alittlebithuman & more. Fiction in @flashficmag, @mayday_online

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Articles

How to Save $50 on a Sam’s Club Membership

2 days ago | kiplinger.com | Rachael Green

If Sam’s Club aggressive expansion plan to add 15 new locations per year is bringing a brand new location near you, it might be time to grab a membership and see what Costco’s biggest rival has to offer. Like Costco, Sam’s Club is a member’s only warehouse club promising everyday low prices and savings on gas, groceries, home goods and more. In fact, if lower prices are your top priority, Sam’s Club actually beats Costco across many staple groceries and household essentials.
17 Mother’s Day Gifts That Are a Boost to Her Bank Account

6 days ago | kiplinger.com | Rachael Green

Whether she’s a mom-to-be or an empty nester, the mothers in our life definitely deserve a holiday that’s all about them. What better way to show your mom, your wife or your daughter who’s just become a mom that you appreciate them than by giving them a gift that also acts as a financial boost?
The Gardening Trick That Can Help Prevent Weeds From Taking Over Your Yard - House Digest

6 days ago | housedigest.com | Rachael Green

No matter how much you pull them or how much mulch you apply to smother them, weeds always seem to find a way into lawns and garden beds everywhere. Even if it were possible to remove or kill every unwanted plant seed in your yard's soil, new seeds would find their way in via dispersal methods like water, bird and animal droppings, and wind. While most wind-dispersed seeds¬†fly hundreds of feet or less before landing, some seeds can travel over 100 miles on the wind.
The Gardening Trick That Can Help Prevent Weeds From Taking Over Your Yard

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Rachael Green

No matter how much you pull them or how much mulch you apply to smother them, weeds always seem to find a way into lawns and garden beds everywhere. Even if it were possible to remove or kill every unwanted plant seed in your yard's soil, new seeds would find their way in via dispersal methods like water, bird and animal droppings, and wind. While most wind-dispersed seeds fly hundreds of feet or less before landing, some seeds can travel over 100 miles on the wind.
The Gardening Trick That Can Help Prevent Weeds From Taking Over Your Yard

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Rachael Green

No matter how much you pull them or how much mulch you apply to smother them, weeds always seem to find a way into lawns and garden beds everywhere. Even if it were possible to remove or kill every unwanted plant seed in your yard's soil, new seeds would find their way in via dispersal methods like water, bird and animal droppings, and wind. While most wind-dispersed seeds fly hundreds of feet or less before landing, some seeds can travel over 100 miles on the wind.
Is Poppy Mallow The Right Flowering Ground Cover For Your Yard?

1 week ago | housedigest.com | Rachael Green

The right flowering ground cover can create effortless beauty in your yard, filling in a large area and delivering gorgeous blooms every year, often without the maintenance required of annual flower beds or traditional lawns. The key is to find something that fills in quickly enough that it won't get choked out by weeds before it gets established, but also isn't so aggressive that it takes over your garden.
Why Pro Gardeners Are Tired Of You Planting Crepe Myrtles - House Digest

1 week ago | housedigest.com | Rachael Green

You may be tempted by the fluffy blooms and attractive bark on crepe myrtles, but think twice before planting one in your garden. There are many reasons why these ornamental trees from China, Korea, and Japan are not popular with professional gardeners, including their overabundance, difficulty of removal, and nonnative status. Crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia) is so popular in both residential and public landscapes in the United States that it's become overdone.
Why Pro Gardeners Are Tired Of You Planting Crepe Myrtles

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Rachael Green

You may be tempted by the fluffy blooms and attractive bark on crepe myrtles, but think twice before planting one in your garden. There are many reasons why these ornamental trees from China, Korea, and Japan are not popular with professional gardeners, including their overabundance, difficulty of removal, and nonnative status. Crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia) is so popular in both residential and public landscapes in the United States that it's become overdone.
What to Do With Your Tax Refund

1 week ago | theepochtimes.com | Rachael Green

5/2/2025Updated: 5/2/2025By Rachael Green From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceIf there’s a tax refund check coming your way, it’s a great opportunity to give your financial future a little boost. Depending on your current situation, some uses of your tax refund might include paying down debt, filling in gaps in your insurance coverage (like buying flood insurance or getting life insurance), or paying for a much-needed home repair.
Plant One Popular Herb To Fill Your Garden With Beautiful Butterflies - House Digest

2 weeks ago | housedigest.com | Rachael Green

If you want a garden filled with butterflies this summer, start by filling your garden beds with the plants they love. One of the easiest to grow plants to get your butterfly garden off to a good start is dill. The common culinary herb will attract butterflies to your garden who use the aromatic plant as a host for their caterpillars. Specifically, the caterpillars of the Black Swallowtail and Anise Swallowtail butterflies feed on the leaves of dill (Anethum graveolens).