There are a number of natural mulches out there, with hardwood bark mulch, pine straw and old hay most popular. Which is the best choice for your garden? Using pine straw mulch Pine straw is good for suppressing weeds. It has a tendency to form a thick mat, and woe to the Read more…
Drought — for all its difficulties — is actually one of the easier weather conditions to address. For city slickers with small gardens, it may be as simple as turning on an outdoor faucet. But, for those with larger gardens, those in rural areas, or those who just don’t want Read more…
In the right amounts rain is a blessing to the home gardener, but excessive amounts of rain can cause major damage, including plant diseases, soil erosion and flooding. If you are experiencing an over-abundance of rain, you know it can be a challenge keeping your garden in good condition. After Read more…
If you have a ton of green tomatoes that have fallen to the ground – then you may be wondering the best ways to ripen them. In the first place, for best outcomes, cut the healthy green tomato off the vine with part of its stem still connected. In the event Read more…
To keep the vegetable garden healthy, avoid repeating the same planting plan in the same spot. This practice, called crop rotation, can feel a bit like juggling, but it’s important to prevent crop-specific pests and diseases from building up and carrying over from one season to the next in the soil. Read more…
Cinnamon is one of the most favorite and valued spices in the world and it is used as an amazing addition to both sweet and savory dishes. Nobody can resist the sweet and spicy aromatic cinnamon flavor, especially when winter comes. Used since ancient times, people use cinnamon both for Read more…
1. Cactus Cacti are very beautiful and offer a very special decorative touch to the spaces in our home or office. It is a plant that requires special care to maintain and it is said they have the ability to ward off envy, intruders, malicious persons, hypocrites and to absorb the bad Read more…
1. To remove the salt deposits that form on clay pots, combine equal parts white vinegar, rubbing alcohol and water in a spray bottle. Apply the mixture to the pot and scrub with a plastic brush. Let the pot dry before you plant anything in it. 2. To prevent accumulating dirt under Read more…
1. Use the right amount of water This depends on the soil type. Light sandy soils need watering more often than heavy soils. Clay-based soils can be watered less frequently, but need more water. The Royal Horticultural Society’s rule of thumb is that for plants to keep growing, up to Read more…
Numerous cultivars of tomato offer gardeners a range of possible plant sizes and growth habits; varying levels of resistance to certain diseases that potentially impact tomatoes; and fruits of different flavors, colors and sizes, including the small, bite-sized cherry tomato. Cherry tomato plants, which range from dwarf cultivars to plants Read more…