7 Ways To Preserve and Keep Carved Pumpkins From Rotting
So you know how to make a carved pumpkin for Halloween, it’s finally done and it’s a masterpiece! How can you stop your carved pumpkin from rotting? That’s the question!
General Growing Tips Archives
5 Uses For WD-40 In The Garden
Some people recommend using WD-40 in the garden because it can kill and repel pests and weeds. However, those who suggest this method instruct users to only spray around your
Plant Propagation: How To Propagate Plants Different Types And Ways
Perhaps the only thing better than having one of your favorite plants is having two of them. But before you go shopping for another, you should consider propagating the one
What Are The Pros And Cons Of Using Water Beads For Plants?
Water beads, also known as hydrogel beads, jelly beads, Orbeez, water retention crystals, water-absorbent polymer, and several other nicknames, are becoming quite the rage. These absorbent polymer crystals were originally
Do Indoor Plants Need a Humidifier to Stay Healthy?
Plants are a lot like humans: they often have individual personalities and temperaments, can get sick, and some plants can even respond to sounds or touch. As a result, it’s
How To Sterilize Pots Without Bleach
Is it all right to reuse gardening pots? After all, they’re costly, and tossing them out leads to more and more non-degradable debris in the landfill. Luckily, it is perfectly
How To Make A Leaf Shine Using Neem Oil
Plants have a lot of things in common with humans. One of these is the fact that they’ll use the rain to get clean when outdoors but require artificial means
Why Are My Seedlings Turning Yellow?
Gardeners know the tribulations of growing seedlings. We often hear, “My seedlings are turning yellow Why” We share details on how to Fix it [DETAILS]
How Much Neem Oil To A Gallon Of Water?
Neem oil is a popular natural pesticide and want to know “How much Neem oil per gallon of water?” It depends if the solution is applied as a spray or a drench. This article looks at how much Neem per gallon.
Cleaning Plant Leaves With Neem Oil
Even the most dedicated plant enthusiasts sometimes forget that their houseplants are living, breathing creatures and could use a little extra TLC. One of the most common issues that an
What Plants Benefit From Coffee Grounds?
Which plants like used coffee grounds? Use coffee grinds as a soil amendment for acid-loving plants. Before brewing, grounds of coffee contain more acid as well as caffeine.
The Best Planting Tip I Never Shared!
A while back, we shared a useful tip that a lot of gardeners don’t know about. This simple trick can help reduce transplant shock and produces some great results with
Does Neem Oil Help Control Root Rot?
Does Neem Oil help in controlling of root rot? Neem can be a very effective treatment method for root rot and even prevent it. The application method is important. [DETAILS]
How To Remove Sap From Clothes
Have you ever found yourself at the end of the day with sap all over your clothes from working in the yard or garden. It always seems like my Philodendrons and
When To Thin Seedlings?
The excitement of spring starts weeks or months before the warm weather arrives. Spring anticipation begins with the planting of vegetable seeds for the garden and flower seeds for the
Should You Be Soaking Seeds Before Planting?
There is a long history of gardeners soaking seeds before planting, but many new gardeners aren’t aware that this trick can decrease the germination time. Soaking seeds before planting can
Worm Castings: Uses | Benefits | Tea | Organic Solutions
Most gardeners want organic natural fertilizer for plants, and there are lots of choices. Worms are good for stirring up soil and keeping it aerated. But, using earthworm castings as
Bottom Watering Plants: How To Water Potted Plants From The Bottom?
Bottom watering plants involve soaking the lower part of a plant in water for a specific time. When it comes to growing plants, irrigation can be one of the trickiest
30 Ways To Use Natural Baking Soda In The Garden
If you’re like most people, you probably have a box of baking soda in your kitchen cupboard and in your fridge. This simple, useful, natural product has so many uses
How To Use Hydrogen Peroxide For Root Rot?
There are a lot of wonderful substances in your home medicine cabinet that you would never think are so useful. One of these, hydrogen peroxide (H²O²), is commonly used as a gargle,
What Is Etiolation? Fixing Plants With Etiolation Problems
You may not have heard of etiolation before, but we would bet money you’ve encountered it at some point, especially with houseplants. Etiolation isn’t a disease, but a condition caused
Should You Use Distilled Water For Plants?
These days it’s becoming harder and harder to get pure water for your houseplants. Tap water or municipal water often contains unwanted contaminants. Even rainwater is less than perfect. We get
How Long To Keep Grow Lights On Plants?
Have you ever wondered how long you should keep the grow lights on your plants? If so, you’re not alone. Here’s a question we received on just that topic. Question:
How To Air Layer: Air Layering A Plant Step by Step
One of the oldest methods of propagation is by air-layering. It may not be the fastest method, but it does allow you to start with a much larger plant or
Is Mint Poisonous To Cats?
One of the most significant responsibilities of a cat owner is to provide them with a healthy and safe environment to live. This is especially true for pet owners and plant
7 Ways To Reuse Old Used Tea Bags In The Garden, #3 Brilliant!
Here’s a question for you! Have you ever asked, “What to do with used tea bags”? Do used tea bags have any uses in the garden? What garbage in the
Understanding Plant Growth And Development
Plants grow from the tips of shoots or branches upwards and the tips of roots downwards. This means there is always a newly formed area at the growing tip of
How To Fix Root Rot: Causes and Treatment For Rotting Roots
If you grow plants, ornamental trees, shrubs, vegetables and houseplants, you’ll likely encounter: Powdery Mildew Blossom-end rot Leaf infection Wilting and somewhere down the line root rot. So, what causes
Transplant Shock: 10 Ways To Minimize Transplanting Shock
The fun of growing vegetables, flowers, shrubs, and trees from seeds and cuttings is so rewarding. But plant transplant shock loss can take all the fun out when plants don’t
Learn Dividing Transplanting Tips: Iris | Painted Daisies | Daylilies
Dividing and transplanting is a shock to any plant. It loosens its root attachment to the soil which stops its normal growing functions until the plant becomes established again. Learn
7 Decorative Ways To Display Plants In The Bathroom
Decorating the bathroom with plants can, at times, be a challenge. For most of us, there is not lot of extra space for large plants and decorative planters. But the
To Everything There Is A Season – Even Plants
A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted. And today, as always, the plants we grow are vitally concerned with what time of the year
Fall Planting: Is Fall A Good Time To Plant?
Fall is a good time to plant. The pleasant weather tempts one to be outside. Moisture conditions are usually good. If spring planting is delayed by cold, wet weather, many
Digging A Hole: How To Dig A $10 Hole For Planting
There is an old-timer piece of gardening advice that says “it is better to put a $1 plant in a $10 hole than a $10 plant in a $1 hole.”
Gift Plants: Tips On Selecting Orchids, Bromeliads, Palms and More
What are the best house plants to give as gifts? That is a question we get every holiday season as people attend holiday parties, visit friends, and want to bring…
How To Reduce Cannabis Transplant Shock
Like most other plants, transplanting is critical to the healthy growth of a cannabis plant. But, for most gardeners, this is also the trickiest part of growing cannabis, or any
What Is A Strawberry Jar and How Do You Plant One?
What Is A Strawberry Jar? Strawberry Jars are earthenware containers shaped somewhat like a barrel. They are open at the top, have a drainage hole at the bottom, and contain
Over-Watering Plants: Don’t Drown Your Plants With Too Much Water
All living things need both water and air to survive and thrive. For this reason, your plants must be able to breathe both above and below the soil level. Over-watering plants
20 Toxic And Poisonous Plants For Cats
Cats are naturally inquisitive, and that is not always a safe trait. Hence the saying “Curiosity killed the cat!” Felines enjoy climbing, exploring and chewing on things, so if you
11 Top Gardening Myths You May Think Are True… But!
Just as with any other hobby when you take up gardening, everyone will give you their very best advice. Even so, it’s important to understand that not all of the