Hippomane Mancinella is its scientific name but it is better known as ‘The tree of death’ or ‘The chamomile of death’, this tree enjoys the privilege of being registered in the Guinness Records. This tree grows in coastal regions, on sandy soils of high saline concentration. It extends from Florida to Colombia and abounds in several […]
Recognizing Leaf Diseases On Plants
This picture describes the graphic detail of plant Leaves diseases: White flies – are one of the most bothersome that a gardener can have in their garden. Whether they are on ornamentals or vegetables, white fly control can be tricky and difficult. Aphids – They are small, soft-bodied insects that can survive in almost any […]
Cilantro Can Remove 80% Of The Heavy Metals In Your Body
Cilantro is one is of the best and delicate detoxifiers of heavy metals and other lethal contaminants, in the vegetable world. Since heavy metal over-burden has been connected to issues like cancer, heart illness, brain deterioration, emotional issues, kidney and lung disease, week bones etc., it’s vital to separate as much mercury as possible from your […]
The Best Plant Identification Apps
Have you ever stumbled upon some beautiful, but unknown plant and you simply have to know more about it. You will spend hours online, searching and noting comes up. Luckily, there are some awesome plant identification apps that can help you in a minute. Here are some of them: 1. FlowerChecker The FlowerChecker app uses […]
Using Baking Soda To Prevent And Treat Plant Fungus
When we talk about plant diseases, there are none all the more irritating than fungus issues. Regardless of whether you’re developing microgreens, houseplants, or veggies, fungus such as powdery mildew can totally destroy your plants. Here’s a simple rule to detect plant fungus: If your plant has begun showing signs of strange spotting or has […]
How To Graft Fruit Trees And Have Multiple Varieties On The Same Tree
If you decide to plant a peach or other fruit tree from seed, the tree that surfaces won’t deliver a similar kind of fruit that the seed was from. The best way to create a fruit tree that will deliver an indistinguishable fruits from the first tree is through grafting. Grafting alludes to any of […]
5 Common Raised Bed Gardening Mistakes
1. Raised beds are too wide Raised beds should never be bigger than four feet wide, even more, they should be much smaller than that. You need to have room to work in them from the side, and not to step on the soil. If your raised beds are by a fence, the width should […]
7 Mistakes Gardeners Make That Cause Tomato Plant Problems
1.Forgetting to Harden Seedlings The “hardening process” empowers seedlings to adjust to the changes in temperature and the weather, for example, wind and rain. Here are two ways to help you in hardening the tomato seedlings. Gradually increase the seedling’s exposure to the natural environment about a month after germination. During the first days, keep […]
7 Ways To Grow Potatoes
Here are a variety of planting methods for potatoes: 1. Raised beds Loosen the soil in the base of a half-filled raised bed. Place seed potatoes around 12 inches apart each which way and cover them 3 inches deep. As the potatoes develop, add soil until the bed is filled. When harvest time comes, if it […]
7 Ways To Recycle Your Coffee Grounds Into Your Garden Soil
Whenever you finish your morning coffee, reconsider before you hurl those utilized coffee grounds into the garbage. Coffee grounds have numerous uses in the garden. They enhance the dirt with nitrogen, potassium and different minerals, enhance soil quality, and plant development. 1. Composting Add coffee grounds to your composting bin. They’re a valuable source of […]