Have you ever wondered why one plant will do great in one area, but that same variety dies in another area when it’s getting the same amount of sunlight and water? How do I know if the soil I am planting in is what I should be planting in?
Category: Gardening How-To
Gardening How-to Tips and Tricks to Help You Create a Beautiful Garden.
Succulents are perfect plants for dry gardens and are easy to root and grow. Once you learn how easy it is to propagate succulent plants, it’s a great way to expand your plant collection – and it’s free!
Composting is easy. You don’t need any special knowledge or equipment, and it takes only a little extra effort to collect your wastes and establish an active compost pile. Once you’ve got it going, it just about takes care of itself.
You must know what the plant looks like when its healthy, flowering time, color, structure, and leaf size.
Many people think that the only way to make compost is to use a commercial bin, but nothing could be further from the truth. People in the past have built their own compost bin with much success. So if you want to give it a try, here are five easy cost-effective ways to build them.
Learn the essentials of seed starting for a thriving garden. Discover techniques that will ensure successful plant growth.
Here are ten recyclable ideas to make gardening a little less hard on the pocket!
Plant containers are made from all sorts of materials, from the inexpensive plastic pots to the ceramic and fiberglass resin planters.
If spring weather in your area tends to be cold and wet you may want to get a head start with tender plants such as tomatoes and peppers, by starting them indoors.
If you’re creative, you can have a great garden with very little cost. Here are some of my favorite tips to get you started.
You don’t have to spend a fortune on expensive commercial organic pesticides, or risk using harmful chemicals around your home. Just make your own and take control!
Milk was found to be effective at controlling powdery mildew, and acting as a foliar fertilizer, boosting the plant’s immune system.
Are you looking for cost-effective yet eye-pleasing ways to lower your energy bills? Planting trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, and hedges could be the answer