Learn to nurture birdlife in your garden. Learn to attract birds to your garden. Birds are highly attuned to changes in the environment such as pollution and habitat loss due to rapid housing development and deforestation. But you can lend a helping hand. Think of your garden as a pocket ecosystem that provides a haven…
Whether you’re doing it indoors or outside, gardening is a pastime that offers lots of benefits to seniors. Not only can fun gardening projects for seniors provide you with a great opportunity for low-impact exercise and enable you to grow your own nutritious food, but gardening can even improve your mood and reduce the risk…
I find the best way to harvest lettuce is to cut it as needed. The lettuce will continue to grow and can be cut at least two more times. Greetings fellow gardeners, Summer continues the rollercoaster ride of weather. I needed to buy some plants for one of my clients, so I had the joyous…
The marigolds, calendula and alyssum that were planted as tomato companion plants are doing well. As the blooms of the alyssum started to fade, I cut them back and now the new growth is looking good. My marigolds, which attract many beneficial insects, appear to be attracting earwigs as well. Greetings fellow gardeners, Summer continues…
Looking for good ways to fertilize your lawn organically, as a step in organic lawn care? We’re breaking down everything related to organic lawn fertilizer and how it works. Did you know that if you rely on synthetic fertilizers, your lawn is not eco-friendly? That’s because they cause environmental damage. Synthetic fertilizers were widely utilized…
Taxus weevil is a very serious pest both landscape plantings and in nursery and greenhouse settings. Hailing from Europe, this pest was first seen in the United States in the early 1900s.Today it is one of the most widely distributed and destructive pests.
I added compost to my peonies last year and overwintered them with maple leaves. They are much better this year. Often, we add soil to peonies either because the existing soil has eroded, or we want to add nutrients. Peonies, however, are very particular about their depth of planting. If you cover up the base…
Perfection in Nature! It happens when the beautiful waxy white flower of the Gardenia plant fills the air with its intoxicating, unmistakable fragrance. Myths abound on how difficult it is to grow Gardenias. Don’t be fooled! We’ve put together a “how to” on growing and caring for gardenias. Soil, planting, pH and a video.
Many commercial mosquitoes and insect repellent contain harmful chemicals which are toxic to children and pets. We are providing you here most effective and natural mosquito repellent plants which you can grow indoor and outdoor. Do you want to repel other insects? Here is a list of companion plants that repel insects, as well as…
Unfortunately, one of the most severe issues you will face off is the fight with pests. I will list you here some basic strategies you should consider before you decide what to plant.
Many factors affect how well a plant will grow. Everything from wind to soil nutrients will play a role. But it’s easy to overlook soil temperature. But this element will have an impact on how your plants will grow. Let’s take a closer look at soil temperature and why it’s so important for you to…
I have planted up several tomato plants and there are other seedlings that would like to be potted up as well. In my case, I am very restricted in my use of space and need to find ways to keep too-many curious cats out of my seedlings. I will plant some other seeds, such as…
Colour is coming back to my garden. The crocuses are jewel-like in the early morning, the bloodroot opens up to the spring sunshine, and the daffodils are ready to burst into flower. Greetings fellow gardeners, This very early spring seems to be continuing. The too-many cats are sniffing the air in the screened porch, and…
I decided that I wanted to try a bulb ‘lasagna’ planter. These planters are often featured on my favourite British gardening shows. I removed over half the dirt from the planter and put my bulbs in layer on layer like a lasagna. Greetings fellow gardeners, In Veggie Bites Twenty-eight I had mentioned that I would…
As the days have been getting longer, I have been monitoring my little seedlings and decided it was time to transplant several of them into larger pots. I took the best seedlings of each of my five tomatoes and planted them up. Greetings fellow gardeners, I can’t believe that it has been a year since…
Summary: Below are a series of Gardenia problems homeowners may experience. Related: Brown tips on indoor plants Gardenia Leaves Turning Yellow The Gardenia plant (Gardenia jasminoides) produces fragrant flowers and handsome foliage making it a great addition to any garden. However, maintaining gardenias is not an easy task and mishandling would put it at risk…
Cooking with fresh herbs and spices does not have to be complicated or expensive. You can also have an indoor herb garden, especially if you have a little space in your outdoor garden, or a large windowsill with lots of sunlight. I have compiled a list of the 7 best kitchen herbs for cooking, so…
With its plump, little gherkin shaped leaves, Delosperma echinatum, also known as the Pickle Plant, is simply too cute for words. Come learn how to care for and propagate a pickle plant! Just looking at these adorable little fellows can easily bring a smile to your face. I know it certainly does mine. One of the…
We’ve put together a useful list of DIY gardening hacks that will make your life a lot easier! The signs of spring are all around us, with brown turning to green and the late winter flowers blooming once more. Now is the time for us gardeners to get out and start preparing for the seasons…
As I opened up their enclosure, I noticed something that made my day. An egg!! They had not laid any eggs since late November. Greetings fellow gardeners, Early this morning it was cold and crisp and relentlessly February. I decided to take a walk to see if there was any end to this situation. I…
Microgreens are basically the seedlings of edible vegetables like beets and kale, or herbs like basil or cilantro. Their popularity in the kitchen seemed to start in the eighties and now the few seedlings on offer have expanded to at least twenty-five. Microgreens are filled with nutrients along with concentrated, intense and unique flavours. Greetings…
If you’re looking for a way to add minerals, nutrients, and soil-enriching microorganisms into your garden, let us guide you on composting. Composting is good for the environment. There’s often a lot of confusion surrounding the composting process though. There is a misconception that composting is dirty or smelly. In addition, the seemingly difficult maintenance of…
Having the right setup in your backyard during the autumn can create a welcoming, warm space for gatherings or just enjoying some quiet time. It can even make for a great space for a hot tub (don’t forget the salt water hot tub convert, though) where you can enjoy a hot soak in the crisp…
These 5 beautiful plants to have around this fall are in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, red with late blooms providing pops of colour. Between delicious fall produce, trees that turn vibrant shades, and late blooming flowers, they provide much-needed pops of colour before the cold. #1 Witch Hazel This bewitching tree will capture your…
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