1. Cactus Cacti are very beautiful and offer a very special decorative touch to the spaces in our home or office. It is a plant that requires special care to maintain and it is said they have the ability to ward Read more…
1. To remove the salt deposits that form on clay pots, combine equal parts white vinegar, rubbing alcohol and water in a spray bottle. Apply the mixture to the pot and scrub with a plastic brush. Let the pot dry before Read more…
1. Use the right amount of water This depends on the soil type. Light sandy soils need watering more often than heavy soils. Clay-based soils can be watered less frequently, but need more water. The Royal Horticultural Society’s rule of Read more…
Numerous cultivars of tomato offer gardeners a range of possible plant sizes and growth habits; varying levels of resistance to certain diseases that potentially impact tomatoes; and fruits of different flavors, colors and sizes, including the small, bite-sized cherry tomato. Read more…
Gardening is a great hobby to take up; it gets you outside, burning calories, and produces rewarding results. Whether you’re looking to grow some delicious produce or beautiful flowers, these 9 tips and tricks for beginners will get you started. Read more…
Growing happy, healthy plants is not always easy! Plants need thirteen different minerals from the soil in order to fully develop. Six of these nutrients are needed in large quantities. These six essential nutrients are nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sulfur and Read more…
There are various tricks that allow you to grow vegetables even in small space. Thus, in one barrel, you can grow as many cucumbers as on a 3 meter long surface, with much less maintenance, while protecting the fruits of Read more…
The fact that you live in a city does not mean that you should not want to, or even have a small, green garden. There are many people who live in the city and want to grow something of their Read more…
When deciding which plants to grow indoors, you have a lot to consider. The best indoor vegetable choices are ones that are more compact, thus taking up less space. Other plants that do well indoors are ones that don’t require Read more…
Many people living in urban areas may not have an expansive yard for growing fresh tomatoes. This is where growing them in containers can be the way (sometimes the only way) to go. Just about any tomato can be grown Read more…