1. Chives Chives do similarly well in the sun and in partial shade, in spite of the fact that you will see less blossoms in the bunches developing in shade. That is not a terrible thing, since excessive amount of flowers and the seed heads that take after can bring about chives popping up everywhere throughout […]
The life of the tomato plant often depends on the proper planting in the start. If you do everything right, you can count on it to provide you with rich harvest. Tomatoes are very easy to grow, they love heat but hate frost – so keep this in mind when you plant it. 1. Buy […]
Thanksgiving cactus blooms around November. The Thanksgiving holiday cactus is a simple to grow indoor plant. Both Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti belong to the Schlumbergera genus and are local to the tropical woodlands of Brazil. They are appealing plants regularly sold and given as a gift for the holidays but at the same time are […]
A research laboratory in Maine tested different samples of coffee to determine whether adding coffee to the soil was safe for the plants. They came up with some interesting results: In these tests, most coffee grounds had a pH level under 5.0, which means they are too acidic for most plants, even plants that typically […]
The plant that you see on this picture is called Purslane! Also known as little hogweed! This plant grows like weed and it’s good for you! This annual plant grew originally in the South of France, but thankfully we can find it a bit everywhere now! Here’s 10 reasons why you should never get rid […]
1. They’re brown and crunchy The plant is: Thirsty. Give greenery a new lease on life by watering until the soil is moist, but not saturated. Liza Wheeler, plant expert and blogger at Good to Grow, points out that there’s often a lag between the problem at hand and leaves changing color – but that […]
Here are 10 reasons why you should use the used tea bags in the garden instead of throwing them away 1. Worms eat the tea leaves – Worms can securely eat tea leaves. When they process the leaves they create a more “supplement rich yield,” making your soil more beneficial for developing plants. 2. Teabags help […]
Slugs and snails Slugs eat by night and need dampness by day, so lessen their daytime concealing spots. Keep edges and outskirts clean, weed completely, evacuate old and rotting leaves, and don’t develop slugs’ most loved nourishment, (for example, lettuce and zinnias) near walls or overgrown edges. Water less frequently however more thoroughly in the […]
If you’re serious about making your garden healthier and more organic, by reducing (or completely eliminating) the need for chemical pesticides and fertilizers, then here’s a secret “brew” that literally anyone can make at home to take their organic gardening to the next level. It will help to dramatically improve the growth rate of plants. It […]
If you are preparing to go out of town and you are worried about the well being of your plants, but you don’t want to bother your neighbors here are some suggestions for self-watering that will keep your mind at ease while you are away. Wine bottle watering Utilize some of your extra wine bottles for […]
