Veteran gardeners and plant enthusiasts know that the goji berry is a plant native to China. They are part of the Lycium genus of fruiting shrubs, which now have variated cultivars around the globe. Nearly all will grow in any climate, but there are a few that need specific growing conditions. The clue is usually …
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Goji berry plants grow easily, but getting them to bear fruit, well, that’s going to need you to learn how to prune a goji berry plant. Ideally, this is done in two stages. The first stage of pruning takes advantage of the plant’s dormancy phase. The secondary pruning stage is for maintenance pruning. If you’ve …
You are here to get a list and picture of the best underground vegetables. I grow vegetables for many seasons now, and here are the ones I like the most. What are Underground Vegetables? According to Harvard University, underground or root vegetables grow underground at the base of a plant. Plants that grow underground vegetables …
Hydroponics is a viable option for the culture and cultivation of almost every vegetable out there. If you aren’t already acquainted with the concept of hydroponics, it is the process of growing crops or individual plants in an aqueous medium. Instead of growing your plant in a garden bed, you could grow it in a …
If you’re a native of China, you’ll know that Goji berry (Lycium barbarum) is a common plant there. But, even if Goji berry’s a native of China, you can still grow it in other places with similar climates to it. You can even try growing the plant indoors as well. Though the goji berry is …
Getting the soil right for palm trees is a critical component for optimum growth. Use soil with insufficient nutrients and the palm won’t grow. Most palm growers, and even nurseries selling container-grown palm trees, will advise on the soil being well-draining. That’s certainly true. But it also needs to account for the soil pH, macronutrients, …
In this article, I am going to discuss the best fertilizers for hibiscus. Hibiscus is my favorite summer flower because they come in a variety of colors (pink, orange, white, yellow, red, etc.) and also because they remind me of my trip to Hawaii. Although they do not demand any special care, a steady dose …
Fruit trees provide magnificent landscape features and tasty homegrown fruit every year. For optimum fruit tree growth, the soil pH should be between 6-6.5. But your tree needs more than soil pH to perform better. Fruit trees are heavy feeders and require more fertilizer than other in-ground houseplants. Within no time, they will absorb all …
What are the best fertilizers for roses? Amongst all the flowers that exist, roses have the most colorful history. They are not only recognized as symbols of love but beauty, war and politics as well. As per fossil evidence, the rose flower is as old as 35 million years. Scientific data shows that the genus …
What are the best fertilizers for potatoes? Appropriate planting care is essential for your potatoes to grow healthy. To help your plant thrive, you need to prepare the soil with the right amount of plant nutrients. Just as food is important for human growth, fertilizers are an essential source of nutrients for your potatoes. Healthy …