Turning food scraps, yard waste, and other organic materials into free fertilizer/compost is one of the best things you can do to elevate your gardening game. Not only does composting divert a good sum of waste away from landfills, it replenishes the earth with vital nutrients that help plants grow. Read more…
1. Aspirin Drop 2-3 aspirin tablets in the hole when planting in the ground; this is to boost plant immunity, it also helps to ward off diseases like blight and increases the yield. The salicylic acid, a compound in aspirin is the reason why it works. You can also spray Read more…
Epsom salt is a natural mineral that was first discovered in Epsom, England. People typically use it in the bathroom to relieve aches and pains or internally as a laxative, but it is also a garden additive that expert gardeners swear by. It can help you produce lush, healthy plants, Read more…
Keeping your soil healthy and well fed is vital when it comes to growing productive, beautiful edibles. However, you don’t have to rely on store bought chemical fertilizers. Chemical fertilizers work quickly because they feed the plant directly, but they don’t actually build up the soil with nutrients. And, according Read more…
Growing cucumbers is an easy way to have access to healthy vegetables for your salads and soups. But if you’re not growing your cucumbers vertically, you could be missing out. Growing them vertically saves space, produces more veggies, and makes it easier to harvest your bounty. If you want to Read more…
Part of the epiphytic cacti family – Christmas Cactus is the most generally known name for them. They are a striking and exotic sort of houseplant. They can give red, pink, white or purple blooms from around November and frequently well into January which is why the name ‘Christmas Cactus’ is Read more…
Every flower lover will agree that the orchids are one of the most beautiful flowers, but are also very, very difficult to maintain. There are several major rules that you should be guided by if you want the orchids to develop in the right way. Some people believe that orchids should Read more…
Orchids are flowers that give the home a note of sophistication and it is worth knowing every possible trick that will help this beauty’s flowers last longer. 1. If you are buying orchids just now, buy the one that already has flowers. No reason. Why not enjoy the beauty of its Read more…
Whatever your reason may be, interest in starting a homestead can lead to vast changes in how you grow food, care for animals, and even interact with the environment. Gaining a better understanding of how to start homesteading will help beginner homesteaders as they progress towards their own self-sufficiency goals. Read more…
Who says that you can’t have plants everywhere in your home? There is no place in your home that can not be turned into a green oasis! Even when there is not enough light, there are certain types of plants that do well in dimly lit rooms while providing a natural setting. Read more…