According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 129 million hectares of forest, an area almost equivalent to South Africa, has lost the planet Earth since 1990. Every year we lose an area the size of Panama. About 15 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions come from deforestation, and countless species of […]
It is pretty easy to care for a cactus. However, every 2-3 years it should be repotted. Here’s a great advice on how to do it quickly, easily and – painless! If you notice that the root of your cactus peaks out of the flowerpot, it means that it’s almost time for you to repot […]
You know you need to compress the soil, but how not to endanger the root when doing so? How much exactly should you water the new plant? Read these short tips and transplant your plants like a professional florist. 1.You must slowly remove the plant from the pots. For easier removal you can tap the […]
The health benefits of raw, unprocessed honey are well known, but in Australia, scientists recently made a startling discovery – that one particular, obscure type of honey is capable of killing just about everything scientists throw at it, including some of the worst bacteria known to man. The findings were published in the European Journal […]
I am sure that most of the people growing orchid wouldn’t even think about cutting their orchid. However, here are some tips for orchid propagation. Take a chance, see what happens… Orchid propagation is a vitally important matter. You don’t have to wait for years as your orchid approaches its first bloom. There is a […]
Yellow leaves are a typical side effect of debilitated plants, however a more intensive look can uncover pieces of information that assistance gardeners get to the base of the issue. A standout amongst the most well-known reasons for gardener apprehension is seeing a tomato confine, bean fence or cucumber row hung in debilitated yellow. Known as […]
In order to nourish the soil of the plants you grow, it is not necessary to resort to expensive and strong detergents. This task can be completed by the most common household items that are in your hand. Aquarium water for plants If you have an aquarium you should consider using the waste water from […]
What is pruning Pruning is a horticultural practice involving the selective removal of parts of a plant, such as branches, buds, or roots. Reasons to prune plants include deadwood removal, shaping (by controlling or directing growth), improving or maintaining health, reducing risk from falling branches, preparing nursery specimens for transplanting, and both harvesting and increasing […]
In order to propagate a plant the first thing you should know is to recognize its biological properties. You should also know the conditions of the environment required for the process of propagation, to get the best results. The conditions the plant needs are: humidity soil moisture optimal air temperature the depth of the soil […]
Timing when taking cuttings One of the most common mistake people make is to take cuttings whenever. The best time to take cuttings is in the spring because the plant is then full of juice and the temperature is suitable for the plant to continue to develop on its own. There is a right way […]
