• Spring Garden Prep Tips

    Spring Garden Prep Tips

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    Spring is right around the corner. We had a fantastic sunny and warm day at the end of February, reminding me to prepare for Spring. As the clouds parted and the sun shone down on my humble garden, it was time to get to work and prepare for spring. Preparation is the key to a…

  • This is a tutorial on how to save your zz plant from root rot. Root rot can be caused by overwatering and over-fertilizing the plants, which causes fungus in the soil that ultimately kills them. This method will help you prevent such an occurrence for future growths of your own! The “zz plant rhizome mushy”…

  • To collect hellebore seeds, you first need to identify the type of plant that the seed came from. You can do this by examining and recording any unique physical characteristics in your location such as leaf shape, flower color or other leaves around it. After identifying what kind of plant is being growing near where…

  • A companion plant basically refers to those plants that can be planted closely together successfully. In determining whether plants are companions, factors like pollination, nutrient requirements, amongst others are considered. Basil companion plants are what we will be looking into. Basil is one of the herbs that can be easily grown alongside other plants in…

  • They are from the Grossum cultivar group of species Capsicum annumm and they are known as bell peppers. Bell pepper sprouts are what we will be looking at in this post. Peppers generally are great ingredients to add to all kinds of dishes, either raw or cooked. You can enjoy the delightful taste of bell…

  • Planting lettuce seeds can be easy for you if you’ve got the right knowledge. Lettuce is a great addition to one’s stock of vegetable garden at home because of its health benefits. Hence there comes the importance of attaching them to having them in your kitchen. It’s a crop that likes the cool weather, hence…

  • Aphids are a nuisance to kale plants and gardeners. These bugs feed on the sap of plants causing them to wilt, die or spread disease; but how can you get rid of aphids without using harsh chemicals? Aphids are tiny insects that can be found on kale, but they aren’t harmful to eat. Read more…