“Hey bud, how’s it growing?” “Just wanted to say aloe!” “Don’t stop beleafing.” “I love you a lily more each day.”
Are the Birds Giving You A Hard Time? Many homeowners work very hard to grow an emerald green lawn in their front yard that is their neighbors’ envy and owner’s pride. Are you also one of them? If yes, then it must be frustrating for you to see the birds feed on the grass seeds. …
“Flowers are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities in the world.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Achieve a more beautiful garden with extraordinary flowering plants. If this is your next project or objective for the coming season, take a look of these flowers that start with X.
What Is Moss? You have probably come across the phrase ‘a rolling stone gathers no moss!’ When I was a child, I would go to the thickly forested area near my grandfather’s house. I used to look at different mosses. Some would be laid out like a lush carpet, and some would be on the …
Ever wondered how to grow portobello mushrooms? The process is simpler than you imagine. Also if you are someone who has never had a green thumb, you would be able to still achieve a success rate in growing these delicious ingredients at home. Whether it is in a greenhouse or a small planting bed, you …
Have you ever faced difficulty while trying to remove the pampas grass from your backyard? Have you ever been bombarded with an invasion of this grass around your abode? How much ever you try, it’s just not easy to uproot them completely. How about going through this guide on how to kill pampas grass in …
“A sunflower field is like a sky with a thousand suns.” For whatever reasons, flowers can brighten someone’s day. Some people are accustomed to handing out floral bouquets to show their love and car. Others have more interest in growing flowers. Nevertheless, there’s no denying that flowers have the ability to cheer up our sometimes …
Introduction Jamaican Sorrel is known to help regulate blood pressure and help those with hypertension. There are plenty of other benefits of this plant that is rich in anti-oxidants. There are also many places where this is used as a diuretic. Given the many perks, you should even know that this plant is not as …
There is nothing more satisfying than having to grow your food, be it for the taste or nutrition the produce gives you. Also, you will have the satisfaction that you are eating food that is free from chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Tomatoes seem to the favorite among kitchen gardeners. I love the sight of juicy …
his post is exclusive to all those hard-core garden lovers who go the extra mile to make your landscape as perfect as a picture postcard. Are you that possessive garden owner? You dare not allow anybody to pick flowers in your garden? If yes, then you are not alone. I, as an avid gardener, is …
Arizona is the kind of place that can give even the people known to have a green thumb a hard time. With temperatures soaring high, you might end up killing your plants more quickly than you usually would in most other places.
Why Broccoli? Why should you even have broccoli? Why not! It is a super-food! It is an excellent source of K and C Vitamins, folic acid, potassium, and fiber. Vitamin C is necessary for our well being. It builds collagen, which is crucial for forming body tissue and bone, healing cuts, and, as an antioxidant, …
How to Water A Poinsettia? Euphorbia pulcherrima is a beautiful shrub native to Central America. But most people know this as the humble poinsettia without which a Christmas floral arrangement feels incomplete. One of the popular houseplants that tells “Christmas” with a burst of colors is the poinsettia. Though we do place it in floral …
What is the pH Level? Let us first understand what pH is! The term pH means the power or potential of hydrogen has which can make a solution acidic or no-acidic. When we say non-acidic we mean alkaline. Baking soda is substance with alkalinity. When you mix it with any acid, it transforms the pH level. …
Are you looking to grow plants indoor? Every growth phase requires light, be it for sprouting, flowering, fruiting, etc. How to make sure if your plants get all the light throughout their growth cycle? Installing a solarium or having a greenhouse attached to your home can sure burn a hole in your pockets. Having south-facing …
Giving New Life to Tulip Plants Grown in Pots If you need to create a flower bed that would make your garden so full of colors, what better flowers than tulips? Growing tulips in the garden would be the optimal condition to give the tulip bulb. But then, there are times where a potted tulip …
These versatile tubers can be used to create some magical tasting dishes. Even the simplest of recipes seem to taste extra special when you prepare them with freshly picked vegetables from the garden. Potatoes are among some of the popular crops grown in gardens or even in containers. Growing potatoes is one thing. But how to store …
What Is Bleach And What Does It Do? Bleach is the generic name for any chemical that is used for cleaning, removing stains, coloring hair, etc. It is available in different strengths, and people use it for both domestic and industrial purposes. Often bleach refers to a solution of sodium hypochlorite or liquid bleach.
Are Tree Stumps A Problem? Trees and tree stumps are part of the natural scenery, and one should learn to enjoy them as they are. However, there are times when it becomes necessary to cut a tree. Many people kill or cut a tree but leave the stump. Sometimes it is alright to let it …
Why Kill a Tree? Trees are our friends, but there are times when you need to get one out of the way. It is like a part of a body that needs to be surgically removed to save the rest of the body. It sounds cruel, and yet it may become indispensable to kill a tree to …