There is no way to free your garden from insects 100%. However, you can successfully repel the bad bugs by incorporating useful plants into your landscape. Many plants can serve as bug repellents. Plants that repel insect pests A number of herbs, flowers, and vegetable plants can make ideal repellents for insect pests. Here are […]
Pests or disease can quickly ravage through a garden. When caught early enough, many common garden diseases or pests can be controlled before they get out of hand. In some cases, however, catching specific diseases in order to control them is necessary before the plants are even put in the ground. Testing soil for pests […]
When it comes to teabags, there are different types which use different types of plastic, and use it in different ways, but the majority still contain plastic. There’s the regular pressed paper teabags (the ones with the crimped edges). These contain plastic. The main reason is that these crimped tea bags are pressed shut using heat, and […]
Most of us tea-drinkers choose tea bags rather than tea leaves – 96% in fact. But are you aware that some tea bags actually contain plastic? Several tea bag brands use polypropylene, a sealing plastic, to keep their tea bag from falling apart. This plastic is not recyclable or biodegradable. So, even when you put all your […]
Epsom salt is comprised of hydrated magnesium sulfate, a naturally occurring mineral first found in the well waters of Epsom, England. Epsom salt has a variety of home remedy applications – the two most widely known being as a saline laxative and pain reliever. What many people don’t realize is that Epsom salt also has several […]
Many people who are interested in green living are turning to Native American gardening techniques to learn how foods were grown in the past. Native Americans had to survive on what they grew, as well as what was available in the wild, for their survival. Some of the techniques that they used in the past […]
Orchids are a versatile plant. They can grow almost everywhere from soil to woods, deserts, swamps, beaches and even underwater. However, they are quite sensitive, so extra care is very much needed. It’s nearly impossible to bring your orchid to life, when there’s a strong indication of damage or a positive sign of dying. But […]
In the fields and terraces of the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian woman is leading a quiet revolution. Vivien Sansour is distributing rare, ancient heirloom seeds to Palestinian farmers. Inspired by memories of her grandmother and the delicious food of her childhood, Vivien wants to reintroduce long forgotten Palestinian produce to the tables of people across […]
The average outdoor avocado tree can grow to be 40 to 80 feet tall. However, you can enjoy a smaller version of this beautiful tree inside your home. With just the seeds from the avocados you have eaten, you can grow an avocado as a houseplant indoors. Here you can read more about how to […]
Taking care of your garden might seem like a lot. Especially when you have to deal with pests, animals, and weeds that can damage or kill your precious plants. However, you can follow some simple advice to avoid certain gardening mistakes. Here are 12 interesting gardening hacks to help you with your gardening: 1. Use […]
