When you want a plant to put on a dazzling show of floral colors in your garden, window boxes, hanging baskets, or even grow bright blooms on a trellis, growing geraniums is the way to go. Problem is, there are so many different types. Only one of them’s a true geranium though and that’s the …
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Buying a pre-mixture of potting soil for your house plants is a great way to ensure your plants are using the correct type of soil, as well as ensuring your plants are growing in a nutritious environment! It is not uncommon for plant enthusiasts to have leftover or stored soil mixture. A common question asked …
Have you been noticing jelly-like ovules on the top layer of your soil? Slime trails in your garden? Or strange damage to your plants in the form of the foliage being consumed with different-sized holes? If so then you might have a problem with slugs in your garden! These pesky guys are known as slugs …
How to revive a dying tomato plant. With over 10,000 varieties, tomatoes are one of the fruits most commonly grown in gardens worldwide. I am saying fruit as tomatoes are fruit in botanical terms but more often referred to as a vegetable. These crops are also susceptible, and untreated disease or change in care can cause …
Indian Hawthorn is a great choice for a garden. It is easy to grow and doesn’t require much gardening maintenance. This evergreen shrub blossoms with stunning clusters of white or pink blooms in the spring. They have a lovely fragrance, an added perk to bring charm into your garden. In late summer, you will find …
Geraniums put out big flashy flowers with bright colors that make them ideal for wildlife gardens. You’ll get far more color choice from the flowers on geraniums than the smaller and limited color (red and white) of a Shrimp Plant that’s always a favorite for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. For brightness and big lush blooms …
Tomatoes are known for being some of the most prevalent fruits grown in outside gardens. These healthy fruits are nutritious and well worth taking the time to grow, especially considering they are one of the most inexpensive, resilient, and aesthetically pleasing plants. There are over 10 000 variants of tomatoes worldwide taking on different forms, sizes, …
Did you know that there are over 400 species of geraniums? It’s not unusual to find a variety you like, want to grow the exact same again, and not be entirely certain you’ll find the same type at your local nursery, or even an online seed store. If you want to grow the exact same …
Dense, wholesome, green grass does not appear by itself. Lawns require carefully regulated and appropriate nourishment to boost lush growth and to achieve their full potential for elegance and performance. Whether you are a specialist gardener or a first-time gardener opting for the best fertilizer for your lawn is crucial to achieving healthy grass. We …
Growing plants can be a hard job, along with keeping them healthy and alive. But plants only have basic needs, and these can be fulfilled with a bit of attention. There can be several reasons behind why you may think you lack a green thumb, such as over-watering or even under-watering. But keeping your plants …