Deadheading is removing old flower blooms to allow the plant to keep blooming longer. Many re-blooming plants will just get more and more untidy and stop flowering if the spent flowers are not removed. So, deadheading is a garden task that occupies a lot of time for most gardeners. Roses are one Read more…
An ideal staple crop for those seeking to meet most of their food needs with homegrown produce would be nutrient-dense, offer high yields, and have excellent flavor and storage qualities. A crop that fits this bill perfectly? The sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are more nutritious and store better than any Read more…
Each year, Germany imports from the Baltic States 14 million cubic meters of peat to produce potting mix for flowers. The consequences are – great harm to the environment. That exploitation could soon become a thing of the past. At the Academy of Gardening in the German state of Rhineland Read more…
Storms bring much desired rain to the garden, but they can also do damage if we don’t take measures to protect our plants. High winds, heavy rain and even hail can wreak devastation on the well tended garden. The entire garden can be swept away when the rain is heavy. Even Read more…
1. Plants really do respond to sound Talking to plants to help them grow is a well-known old wives’ tale, but studies have shown vibration (like music, or perhaps even the sweet sound of your voice) can affect plant growth. Plus, in an episode of the famous show, the Myth Busters (in an Read more…
Why Should You Prune Your Herbs? Primarily, because it’s good for the health of the plant. To encourage fresh growth, which often helps a tall, thin plant develop bushier foliage. To propagate new, rooted growth To control the size of the plant itself, and the overall size of the garden. Read more…
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…