You can grow pumpkins at home, however they can get out of control and take over your garden if you don’t pay attention. Pumpkins are vines, so they love to creep and crawl as long as you will let them. If you decide to grow your own pumpkins, here are Read more…
Aphids (sometimes referred to as “plant lice”) thrive in temperate regions and feast on plants. They are one of the most pesky and destructive pests that gardeners have to deal with. There is no lack of credible material on the internet to help you understand and control them, however I am Read more…
We are all mindful of the significance of a decent compost and nutrients for plants, gardens and yards. Plants need to have appropriate “nourishment”. What’s more, a great many people know about the “N–P–K” numbers imprinted on all fertilizer sacks. These refer to the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium rates contained Read more…
Old garlic bulbs (sprouted garlic) with bright green shoots sprouting from their cloves is commonly thought to be past its prime and it is tossed into the garbage. Some old sprouted foods can actually be dangerous because they release toxic chemicals which can harm the body. That is not the case with garlic. A Read more…
Snake plants bring to mind visions of Medusa and are also called mother-in-laws tongue. The plant features sword-shaped leaves — smooth and almost waxy. The easy nature of snake plant care makes it perfect for almost any interior situation and a visually striking and tenacious specimen. The plants are perfect Read more…
Each potted flower it needs extra feeding, especially in the vegetative period and the period of flowering. But did you know that ordinary yeast is incredibly useful for that purpose? Yeast can cause increased growth and flourishing even in the most hopeless plants. Phytohormone, B group vitamins and auxin (plant hormones), which are Read more…
This will help you nurture your houseplants. Rather than going to your neighborhood nursery and choosing a plant for your kitchen discretionarily, utilize the rules in this sheet to figure out which variety is best for the different rooms in your house. When you get your new plant home, follow Read more…
When it comes to organic gardening, the options for all-natural fertilizers can often be scarce on the shelves at your average supply store. Those that do exist are more expensive and while they may say “organic” on the packaging, you really don’t know what’s in them. Fortunately, making your own Read more…
Succulents require well-draining soil that allows air to circulate around the roots. Without these qualities, succulents are prone to rot, which often results in the death of the plant. Although commercial potting mixtures for succulents are readily available, making your own potting mixture ensures the quality of the mixture and Read more…
Cucumbers are well known annual vines developed all through the United States. They produce best during long, warm summer days. Standard cucumber vines develop quickly and need vertical support. Dwarf cucumbers bolster themselves, and they grow well in small gardens and pots. Regardless of the kind of cucumber vine you’re Read more…