Orchids are among the most difficult indoor houseplants, to maintain. They make ideal gifts or impulse buys because of their spectacular flowers and exuberant personalities, but maintaining their happiness requires some skill. A succulent or ZZ plant allows you to check on the orchid more often than placing it on the windowsill and call it … Read more
A wild shrub with spiky showy flowers, it is usually the first plant gardeners notice growing in stands of vivid purple flowers along roadsides or in gardens. Unfortunately, a shrub with spiky showy flowers can be mistaken for Dame’s Rocket (Hesperis matronalis), a deceptive invasive plant. However, there’s a solid reason why flower enthusiasts are … Read more
A useful addition to enhance flower color and promote healthy blooms is Epsom salt for plants. Sulfur and magnesium are two important elements in this natural solution that promote plant health and growth. Epsom salt, when dissolved in water and mixed into soil, increases the efficiency with which plants absorb essential nutrients, resulting in more … Read more
Numerous household items have many uses. For example, dishwashing detergent is often used in plant maintenance to get rid of insects. However, Deadly Mothball is an insecticide product that should not be used in any way unless directed by the label. Although many people consider small balls to be harmless, they can be dangerous to … Read more
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
Potted flowering plants add vibrant color to any small or urban area, enlivening a deck, yard, or balcony with beautiful blooms, texture, and fragrance. For the maximum bloom display, fertilizing flowers grown in pots is essential. Using fertilizers for flowersthroughout the season offers plants a helpful dosage of nutrients to keep them healthy and functioning. This … Read more
Tick bites can be particularly harmful in the fall, although they are active year-round. This is due to the fact that when the temperature cools and the leaves put on their most spectacular display of the year, people are more inclined to go out for a walk in the park or a trip to the … 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
Slugs in moderation can enrich your garden soil with nutrients and help break down organic matter. On the other hand, slugs can cause significant damage to your plants if they overgrow your garden. Slugs eat ornamentals, fruits, vegetables and flowers, which can harm your plants. Diseases can also be transmitted to plants by slugs. Luckily, … Read more
Despite their best efforts, many gardeners find it difficult to grow strong tomato plants. An important factor in growing delicious tomatoes is getting them the right nutrients and creating the right growing environment. Fortunately, there is a really handy fruit balance that can be helpful. The secret to bananas’ ability to support the growth of … Read more
