Did you know planting certain vegetables and herbs next to each other helps them grow? Who knew plants in the garden had best friends? Just like your BFF in middle school who knew how to scare away the “mean girls,” some plants have their “friends’” backs (er, sides). Strategically growing certain plants side-by-side is called companion planting, and …
Are your garden harvests smaller than you dreamed of? Have you come to the realization that your garden may be in a less than an ideal location? Think again. You may be trying to grow the wrong vegetables, given your climate or access to sunlight. Or perhaps your garden just needs some additional manure or comfrey …
As a beginner in gardening, you may not know exactly where to start. Some of the questions you may be asking yourself would be what should you plant, or when should you plant or the method of planting to use. To get a feel of gardening you can try planting these scraps from your kitchen. In …
It sounds perfectly normal at the mention of the balcony or outdoor plants but how about bathroom plants that absorb moisture? 10 Bathroom Plants that Absorb Moisture Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) Peace lily is a plant that is mostly known for its ability to absorb moisture from the atmosphere through its leaves. This plant can therefore …
Ginger has been around for ages and it still remains one of the most delicious spices in this day. Not only does ginger taste great, but its health benefits are endless! It can be used to calm seasickness or pregnancy-related nausea by itself as well as with other ingredients such like turmeric root powder (a …
Benefits are endless if you just use eggshells in your garden. They will provide you with vitamins, minerals, and proteins, and are one of the most nutritious foods in the world. You can pass these nutrients to the plants if you add eggshells in your garden. Here are 6 ways you can use eggshells in …
When life blesses you with lemon, don’t forget to grow lemon from seed! If you’ve witnessed the growth of a lemon tree, you’ll know why the growing lemon tree is not only productive but very exciting too! And if you haven’t, please allow me to make you understand! Lemon trees have dark green, lush, oval-shaped …
Cinnamon. It’s delicious and nutritious for us. But did you know it’s beneficial for plants too? Indoor and outdoor plants benefit from the generous use of cinnamon to keep them healthy. Take a look at these 6 reasons why you should use it in your home. 1. Seedlings Imagine little sea turtles tucked away in …
You can successfully cultivate dinner-table vegetables in containers, but there are some that will be a lot more productive than others. For example the cucumber or tomato is often an all star winner when it comes to size and production; while other veggies might only thrive if you give them extra support with trellises or …
Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) uses in the garden is not a new idea. Gardeners are using Epsom salt in their gardens for decades. Most of the people are familiar with the Epsom salt bath and its healing properties, but the mineral in Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is a real superfood for plants. Epsom salt has …
