Spring Gardening for Beginners

Posted on April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 by admin
Table of ContentsThe Biggest and First Step to Gardening Do Not Do ThisIf You’re a Gardener but It’s Your First WinterInvest in Ordinary Garden ToolsTest Your SoilBegin Transplanting Spring is here even as it snows in certain areas around the globe, specifically the United States. But there are specific key points to address. Firstly, there is a difference between flower gardening and vegetable gardening. The two are extremely different especially when it comes to regulating temperature, which species can survive through a random morning frost and which ones cannot.   The Biggest and First Step to Gardening  Figuring out what type of flower species or vegetable/fruit plant you’d like to plant. Now for a beginner it’s very highly recommended on choosing a flower plant that can be first started as a seedling to be planted in a planters pot and kept in a regulated temperature home.…

Saving Your Plants From a Late Winter

Posted on April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 by admin
It has become very well apparent that Winter is not letting up for this year in 2021. As harsh as it may seem, a lot of plants will be affected since some farmers and individuals plant around the beginning of April. Yet, here we are on April 20th, dealing with freezing temperatures and at least a few centimeters of snow on the ground. So the big question, if your plant is not a planter’s pot but instead embedded in the ground… is there a way or a system to prevent losing that plant? Even the smallest amount of frost can cause a plant to die. But we want to provide a few steps that can at least stimulate your plant long enough to survive a harsh or long-lasting Winter season. Mulch Mulch can protect that top layer of soil, so a plant’s roots are not receiving a massive amount of “shock-freeze.”…

For Healthy Plants, Avoid the Most Common Mistakes

Posted on September 1, 2019December 13, 2020 by admin
We all (does anybody disagree?) like having plants in our homes. Maybe because they bring color to the house, because they complete the design, improve the air quality or perhaps you are a huge nature lover. One thing is for sure: plants bring joy. Except… for the moment when you them drying or having yellow leaves or go limp. That moment is heart-breaking. So let’s review the most common mistakes people make with indoor plants. Not knowing what you buy It’s a must to buy plants with labels. If you don’t know the name and core instructions of a plant, you don’t give it any chance to survive. Not giving the plants the light and sun they need Do not forget each plant needs specific environmental conditions. Putting a plant where you think it looks good, without taking into consideration how much sun and light it needs is a big mistake.…

Here are basics of growing garlic in containers in your home

Posted on December 5, 2018 by admin
Garlic is one the essential spices that the majority of us use to add another level of taste to our dishes. The vegetable belongs to the Allium family, which also contains onions and shallots. The bulbs are the most powerfully flavored, but the green parts are also edible. While garlic is widely available at any grocery store, more and more people are growing open to the idea of growing their own crop of garlic at home. The good news, you don’t necessarily need to have a garden to do so, as garlic can grow in containers indoors. And you’ll never, ever have to worry about vampires again. Yet, growing garlic requires a bit of effort. And the right container. That’s right, you need to make sure you get one that’s at least 18-inches deep and comes with holes drilled at the bottom for excellent drainage.…

Want to grow chives in your apartment? Here’s how

Posted on October 9, 2018 by admin
While you might certainly be familiar with garlic and onion, you probably don’t know much about chives, now do you? Part of the large onion family, chives are perennials, which means they return year after year. And unlike onions, chives are used mostly for their green stalks and not their weakly developed bulbs. These plans are mainly used for seasoning salads, stews, soups and more. They also make for pretty tasty garnish thanks to their subtle garlic flavor. Chives are very hardy plants that tend to grow up to 10-12 inches tall. And in mid-summer they produce round, pink/violet flowers, so they are a truly great addition to any garden, old-school or urban. The good news is that chives are really easy to grow indoors, so even if you don’t have access to a garden, you can still plant them in your apartment.…