Citronella plants need more water than most other types of plants, but they require a lot less sunlight. The pH level for citronella is around 8 to 9, and it does not like having its soil disturbed or watered during the night. Citronella plants are very easy to care for and they can be found … Read more
If you want to know what do broccoli seeds look like, you can try it in your garden next time you plant broccoli and see the results. Broccoli is one of the most commonly grown plants by many gardeners across America. But did you know that the broccoli flowers we consume carry thousands of tiny, … Read more
Do you know what family spinach belongs to, or do you know it as an annual plant cultivated as a leaf vegetable and loved by many home cooks? Spinacia oleracea—the spinach botanical name or spinach Latin name—is a much-loved dark leafy vegetable. It has been grown for a long time due to its valued nutritional … Read more
Divide a bearded iris by removing and reattaching the stem of one flower. The “overcrowded irises” is a common problem that many people face with their bearded irises. There are a few different ways to divide the plants, but this article will focus on the easiest way to do it. When should bearded iris be … Read more
In this video, we show how to plant gladiolus bulbs and care for them! We hope you enjoy it. Gladiolus bulbs should be planted about 3 inches deep. Read more in detail here: how deep to plant gladiolus bulbs. What is the best way to plant gladiolus bulbs? A: Gladiolus bulbs are best planted in … Read more
How does lowering soil pH with vinegar work, especially after your soil tests a high level of acidity that could harm your crops? If you have been a serious gardener, you are sure to have come across the words pH levels, especially when testing your soil. The soil pH means the acidity or alkalinity levels … Read more
Why are my cucumbers prickly and hurting my hands during harvesting instead of their skin being as smooth as those from the grocery store? Are you growing cucumbers only to notice that your vines are loaded with prickly skinned fruits? Most gardeners get confused especially if they have never seen this type of cucumbers before. … Read more