An excellent addition to any kitchen garden is fresh basil. It tastes great, requires little maintenance, and has a pleasant scent that repels common garden pests like mites and aphids. One way to keep this plant productive in your yard (or on your windowsill) is to prune it. Regularly cutting back the leaves or stems … Read more
If you’ve ever tasted the bright, fresh flavor of basil in a rich pesto pasta dish or a refreshing caprese salad, you already know the culinary magic this herb can work. But if you want to maintain this fascination and the health of your basil plant, it is important to understand the technique of collecting … Read more
As low-maintenance houseplants that can be grown without extra care, spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) earn well. In general, this is accurate, although brown leaf tips are a frequent problem for these beautiful plants. There are many causes of leaf browning, but the most frequent causes include low humidity, water pollutants, overwatering, and over-fertilization. Thankfully, with … Read more
