A geologist, Dr Stephen Haggerty from the Florida International University in Miami, has discovered a thorny, palm-like plant in Liberia that seems to grow only on top of kimberlite pipes. This thorny and palm-like plant in West Africa could soon become a diamond hunter’s best friend. That’s because the plant seems to grow only over […]
The largest number of cacti are active only one-third of the year and it is usually just in the spring and early summer. At that time, your plants have an increased need for watering, and the time is right to be transplanted. Every two or three years you should transplant your houseplants. The best time for […]
1. Time for cleaning Your garden is exposed to bad weather during the fall and winter and the leftovers of the storms. “You want to first start by clearing all of your garden beds and lawn of broken branches, leaves, and other debris that have collected,” says Chris Lambton, professional landscaper and host of DIY Network’s Yard […]
There is a difference between the crops which are developed as starter plants and the greenhouse vegetables. People will in general grow vegetables in their greenhouses where they have controlled conditions to control temperature, giving warmth, stretch out the growing season and to protect them from the frost. Nonetheless, in the event that you are […]
Many people wind up swinging back to the medicinal plants that started everything: Herbal cures that can mend and lift physical and mental health. Picking the correct plant can appear to be hard to somebody who essentially needs to feel better without taking medication. This guide may be the starting point for the people who […]
Whether you are a new vegetable gardener or an experienced one, we are all bound to make mistakes in the vegetable garden. Growing vegetables is not that difficult overall, but there are some techniques that require some practice, and sometimes a bit of good fortune. If you are new to vegetable gardening it is easy […]
Neem oil is a natural pesticide extracted from the seeds of Neem (Azadirachta indica), a tropical tree native to the Indian subcontinent. All parts of the tree have an antimicrobial and insecticidal property that has been exploited for thousands of years by indigenous people. Its excellent safety profile for higher organisms, especially birds and mammals, […]
Potatoes don’t necessarily need a lot of room in order to grow them effectively. You can grow them even in recycled car tires. Growing potatoes in tires is inexpensive and fun. You can do it following these 4 easy steps. Step 1: Preparation Potatoes don’t like being water-logged so having great drainage underneath the tires […]
We already showed you which plants should be grown together , but do you know which plants should never be grown together in the garden? Peppers and Beans Peppers and beans are both helpless to anthracnose, so if one of them gets it, they’ll both end up contaminated.This sickness ruins the fruits by causing dark, soft […]
Spring is right around the corner, the time of increased physical activity in the garden. With the increased spring activities comes the sore backs and injuries – I should know… Basic gardening activities like weeding, digging and watering involve movement, effort and energy. Too many hours spent enthusiastically bent over while seeding and weeding can […]
