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…
Birds destroy your begonias, your geraniums look frivolous and sad, despite the care you put into your garden everyday? Do not despair, with the help of these tricks your garden will shine in full gloss and will become a real place to enjoy and cool in the warm summer days. Here’s Read more…
Are you a one of those people who dream of a wonderful little spice garden in the kitchen, such as in Jamie Oliver’s videos? If your answer is yes, then we have a few ideas for you. This pieces are great for everyday use in your meals, as well as Read more…
There’s not much you can still sow or plant now in time for harvesting this year. Perhaps a few lettuces and salad leaves, and some of the faster-growing roots and leaf vegetables. That’s about it. However, space on your plot should become vacant for August gardening once broad beans, onions, Read more…