1. Propagation by spores Lower plants like mosses and ferns produce spores. To propagate this way: Cut out a spore-bearing leaf and place it in a paper bag to collect the brown spores. Prepare a moist, sterile, media in a tray and sprinkle the spores on it. Cover it with Read more…
Leaf and flower vines 1. Malabar spinach is a personal favorite, as it is an ideal provider of leafy greens, which can sometimes be difficult to come by in tropical environments. Malabar multiplies well and grows up to 30 meters, producing more and more leaf fodder as it is harvested. The Read more…
Pruning at the wrong time may lead to less vigor and growth, plants still need to be pruned. There is, generally speaking, no right time to prune, since different plants have different needs. When you are considering when to prune and what kind of pruning to do to your plants, you Read more…
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. Read more…
Gardeners often face the dilemma of controlling pests and disease without the use of harsh and dangerous chemicals, which should be used only as a last resort. When dealing with lawn and garden fungal diseases, homemade lawn fungicide or homemade plant fungicide often solves these problems without damaging the environment Read more…
The coffee tree is an evergreen. It does not shed its leaves. They are on the tree year round. That makes them good for indoor beautification. You can get them to grow into a tree that is 5-8 feet tall or you can train them to be a bush 3-4 Read more…
Most people drink Coke as a tasty beverage, but it has a myriad of other uses. Coke can be used to clean your spark plugs and car engine, it can clean your toilet and your tiles, it can clean old coins and jewelry, and yes folks, it is purported to Read more…
Gardening has many odd terms that may confuse a new gardener. Among these is the term “pinching.” What does it mean when you are pinching plants? Why do you pinch plants? You may also be wondering how to pinch a plant? Keep reading to learn more about pinching back plants. Read more…
Nature is the ultimate recycler. When we compost organic matter, we’re really just mimicking the process that occurs naturally on the forest floor: leaves drop, branches break, animals perish, and nothing goes to waste. These plant and animal organisms slowly decompose and are eventually transformed into humus, a vital building Read more…
Insects: Aphids, slugs, caterpillars, beetles, and squash bugs are some of the most damaging insects pests. Fortunately, if you monitor your garden well, you can usually stay ahead of them. Here are some ideas to help: 1. Make a DIY horticultural oil/soap spray This will suffocate many soft-bodied insects, such as Read more…