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Lauren David

http://www.laurendavid.net

Lauren David is a freelance writer from the San Francisco Bay Area, who is now based in Basque Country, Spain. She writes about food, gardening, travel and lifestyle, and her work has been featured in Huffpost Personal, Greatist, Trivago Magazine and more. When she's not at her desk, you'll find her in the vegetable garden, improvising in the kitchen, making herbal infusions or planning her next outdoor project.

mealy bug on a plant

How to Get Rid of Mealybugs

That white fluff on your plants is actually an insect that’s sucking the life out of them. Here’s how to get rid of mealybugs for good—and prevent future infestations.

How to Grow Your Own Food: A Beginner’s Guide

Everything you need to know about growing your own food at home, whether you have...

Here’s What It Means If You See Powdery Mildew on Your Plants

Getting rid of powdery mildew on plants is easier than you may think.

Amazon Launches “Amazon Care,” National Virtual Health Care

Amazon is about to make health care as convenient as two-day shipping.

16 Best Compost Bins for Turning Table Scraps into Gardening Gold

Ready to start composting? Here are the best bins and pails to choose from.

Amazon Prime Is Going Up in Price—Here’s How to Delay the Increase

Here's to one more year at your current rate.

What Is Amazon Sidewalk? And Why You Might Want to Opt Out

If you have specific Amazon devices, you're now automatically sharing your home Internet connection with...

15 Colorful Flowers That Grow in Shade

Love flowers but think your garden doesn't get enough sun? These shade flowers grow happily...

How to Revive a Dead or Dying Plant: 10 Simple Steps

Appearances can be deceiving, so even if a plant looks dead, it may not be....

13 Best Fruit Trees You Can Grow Indoors

Love fruit trees but don't have a backyard or garden space? No problem! You can...

20 Air-Purifying Plants for Your Home

These plants will spruce up your home and help to make your space—and you—healthier in...

How to Make Compost at Home to Enrich Your Garden

Here's everything you need to know about how to make compost at home.

iPhone Privacy Settings You Should Check Right Now

You may think you have nothing to hide but you should still be vigilant about...

Google Play Protect: Why It’s the Only Antivirus App Androids Need

Smartphones may not get traditional viruses but can be exposed to cyberattacks. Here's why Google...

How to Turn Off Location Tracking on Your iPhone

Location tracking may seem harmless but it can be an invasion of your privacy. Here's...

How to Stop (and Remove) iPhone Calendar Spam

It’s not only annoying—it can also be dangerous. Here's what you can do to get...

How Hackers Could Use Virtual Schooling to Steal Your Information

Are you doing everything you can to keep your family safe during the pandemic? If...

15 Genius Uses for Used Coffee Grounds Everyone Should Know About

You can repurpose used coffee grounds in your garden, your kitchen—even your beauty routine