DYI raised garden beds can be an important component of gardening, and they add additional beauty and benefits to get excellent and quality production. Based on its importance for gardening, cultivation, and planting, DIY techniques for making a raised bed planter will be discussed in this article. Do you want a raised planter, DIY do…
A garden fabric, also known as a weed barrier fabric, preen weed control fabric or preen landscape fabric, is an all-purpose fabric used by many gardeners for weed prevention and erosion control. It is a great way to prevent unwanted weeds from creeping into your garden during the growing season. It can make your garden…
I’ve put together this list of the top three gardening trends for 2020 I love and I hope you too will love!
Spend winter months brushing up on your plant knowledge and cozying up indoors with a book on plants. The options can be endless and there’s certainly something for every level of gardener. Explore a whole new world of plants with our recommendations below. How Not to Kill Your Houseplant: Survival Tips for the Horticulturally Challenged…
Climbing roses come in a variety of colours and can contribute to a stunning appearance. They are popular, and while they are often used on walls, they may also be seen in the garden on pillars, fences, gates, patios, and other buildings. There are many varieties of climbing roses that do well in the shade….
Companion Plants that Repel Insect and Mammals Pests
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The cactus flower, it can be difficult to get spiky desert cactus to bloom when you keep them as houseplants. The reason is that cactus plants need desert-like conditions to stimulate good blooming.
Do you want to use plastic plants in your home, or popular houseplants? Real plants contribute to a healthy home. Plastic plants are easier to care for, by popular belief. But have you ever tried to dust one? They might actually be more work. Especially compared to succulents, for example. They help clear the air…
Dressing up window boxes can add so much beauty and curb appeal to your home. They instantly greet you the moment you walk up to your home, brightening every day.
There are lots of good reasons for kids gardening. It’s good to garden with your children and to set them up with small plant and garden projects of their own. In this article, we share the many benefits children gain from gardening, along with some clever independent plant and gardening ideas for children.
If you’re a plant owner, then chances are that you’ve experienced sticky plants and sticky residue on plant leaves at some point. There are many causes for wet or sticky plants, and today we’re going to talk about the most common ones and how to handle a plant with sticky leaves. Sticky Plant Video Cause…
People are increasingly concerned with the quality of air in the indoor spaces in which they spend significant amounts of time.
The many different varieties of interesting grasses provide an easy way to add color and contrast to a monochrome landscape setting. Grasses are very decorative, and well-placed specimens can create very eye-catching points of interest.
The climbing Hydrangea is a woody, vine species of hydrangea belonging to the Hydrangeaceae family. The plant is native to Japan, Siberia, and the Korean peninsula.This plant has two plant types or cultivators you’ll find at the garden center – firefly climbing hydrangea and Miranda climbing hydrangea.
Tomato Leaf Curl Virus also known as leaf roll affects more than just tomato plants but a whole host of plants. This virus plant disease can be quite deadly for plants and halt the production of fruit altogether – especially if the plants get infected when they are young.
Briefly, a composite is a member of the composite family (Compositae or Asteraceae family).However, such a statement conveys little information to one who is just learning.It becomes clearer to say that a composite is a member of the daisy family or the Sunflower family, Aster flowers, Thistle, Chicory or Ragweed family. But garden magazines, garden books, and nursery catalogs frequently use the word composite.We should become thoroughly familiar with it. The best way to know a word is to use it.
Yard edging is giving plants their space to grow no matter how small, or large the landscape is. Not sure how to edge your garden? Let me help you do it in five different ways.
Tomato blight refers to a family of pathogens, caused by fungus which spreads through tomato foliage, often during wet weather.
Photo by: Lesley Davidson We all love ferns, they are a classic houseplant. Ferns come in all kinds of sizes, textures and colors. Yet as far as plants go, they can be fussy. Laura from Garden Answer has the scoop. If your fern is happy and healthy, great job! You can probably skip some of…
These easy-care, low-water plants are found in the Northern Hemisphere, but some members are native to South America and Africa.
Here’s how you can foster a good mood among the children once you decide to bring them out for an afternoon in the garden.
Did you know that home gardeners have been using homemade insecticidal soap for a long time? Fish-oil soap used to be the common solution for pest control, but now eco-friendly consumers are turning to all-natural alternatives. Remember, not all pests are bad. Here are some beneficial insects, good bugs for your garden. Video on Homemade…
Leaf mold is the best use of fall leaves and it’s so simple to make, even if you’ve never gardened before, you’ll ace it.
Hardy orchids are not for the faint-of-heart gardener but those who love plants have found success growing them as natives among a wildflower planting, in a shaded garden or as a cherished, and protected, specimen plant.
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