You’ve probably spent the better part of the last gardening season keeping your compost pile healthy. Once it’s fully matured, what will you do with all that compost? Sprinkle over topsoil, use it to germinate seeds, or mix it into the soil to enrich the nutrients available to plants? As compost is a soil amendment, …
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Nothing quite strikes fear in the heart of gardeners than taking a set of blades to a plant. We want our plants to flourish, yet, weirdly, the one thing that helps plants grow better and healthier is cutting bits of it off. What parts though? Where do you cut plants when pruning? Above the leaf …
What Vegetables to Plant in May? Growing your own vegetables can be fun, frustrating, or a combination of the two. How productive your vegetable patch is will depend on how thoroughly you planned your growing strategy. In nearly all areas, May is a month of warmer soil temperatures (with temperatures over 70 degrees Fahrenheit). That’s …
Vegetable gardening is a fun and gratifying job. Nothing feels better than picking your own homegrown carrots or cucumbers to make a salad. The majority of veggies are straightforward to care for. You plant a seed or seedling, water it frequently and ultimately, it turns into the edible version you were looking forward to. Other …
It’s a no-brainer that eating vegetables is good for our health (yes, even if they’re not your favorite part of the meal). One reason for this is the fact that they are infused with vital elements including minerals, fiber, and vitamins. If you need a little more convincing, consider this research which reveals that a …
You came here to see and read about the 10 best houseplants with red leaves. This list is not going to disappoint you. I have listed my top ten beautiful red indoor plants below, including care tips. 10 Best Houseplants With Red Leaves 1. Poinsettia – Has fiery red bracts that are modified leaves The …
Do Plants Need Soil to Grow? Are you new to gardening, limited in space, and wondering what you can use instead of soil? The answer might surprise you. Not all plants need soil to grow, but they need specific environmental conditions to thrive. The better question to ask is… Do Plants Need Soil to Grow? Not …
Harvesting potatoes that are the size of peas is disheartening. Better yields come from proper preparation. The best way to ensure you get good-sized tater-tots starts with figuring out how far apart to plant potatoes. If you plant them too close, they lack the space to mature, resulting in smaller-sized potatoes. Too much distance and …
One of the most popular berries worldwide is grapes, a fruit produced by the deciduous woody vines of the Vitis genus. Grapes have numerous uses; from being served as a tasty morning meal to being extracted for world-class wine, this delicious pome has it all. However, all these mouth-watering uses come with a price; occasionally, …
Blackberry fruit is produced by many species present in the Rubus genus that belongs to the Rosaceae family. Just like raspberries, blackberries are also extremely easy to grow, and they grow in abundance. However, fruits can oftentimes face issues while growing, and the same goes for blackberries. One such issue is the white spots on …