Tiny Serial Killers What comes to your mind when you think about the most dangerous animal in the world? Do you think of disease-carrying rats? Maybe, Man-eating lions or deadly sharks? Surprisingly, none of these animals, no matter how dangerous, can compare to the top killer weighing only a mere two and a half milligrams: …
Flee Fleas! Fleas can be a source of annoyance or even insufferable frustration depending on the magnitude of infestation in your home and your yard. Having pets and children raise the stakes even more as you strive to rid yourselves of these little bloodsuckers. Parasites, in every sense of the word, fleas can bring untold …
Ironing at the Kinks I remember getting a bad greenish gash on my left arm a while back. No, it wasn’t from some weird infection. Here’s what happened: I was having an otherwise lovely day in my yard when I, unfortunately, tripped on my garden hose and fell arms first into my uncut grass. Amusingly, …
Let’s have a little lesson than educational guide today. We’ll talk about horticulture vs botany and see how they are different from each other and if there’s any similarities.
Some people have asked me the same question I’ve wondered myself – does aspirin help plants grow? During my first months of gardening, I have heard about aspirin in plants but was a little skeptical. I did some research, read articles from trusted sources, tested and voila, I got the answers. You probably want the …
Based on its significantly odd appearance, one may find artichoke interesting. What does artichoke taste like, how to prepare this vegetable, is it easy to grow are just a few questions usually asked around.
Splitting Hairs Many will tell you about the myriad of benefits that come from manually splitting those logs in your yard. Some advantages include exercise, sticking to a routine, and just plain old-fashioned manual labor to keep you honest. Although these points may be right, you won’t always have the time, energy, or vigor to …
Many gardeners would love to add asparagus; How to Grow Asparagus is a basic question answered below. Overview Asparagus, with the scientific name asparagus officinalis, is a hardy perennial type of plant that grows in well-drained soil (USDA zones 2 to 8) between 7.0 and 7.2 pH level. It grows every year whether in dry …
Red radishes, or simply radishes, are one of the fastest growing vegetables, which every gardener would surely love to raise. These are also convenient to store because they can last for a week or more. The question we need to answer is how to store radishes properly to ensure their crispness.
Runner beans are easy to grow and you can confidently do it without sweating a lot. But it is still a must that you learn how to grow runner beans. Let’s read some quick facts, planting steps and harvest tips.
Learning how to take care of bonsai tree is an obvious action of your interest. This miniature tree is significant to many people. It isn’t only an indoor plant, but a table centerpiece and art form. For years until today, this has been popular in Japan and China. Its fame expanded when introduced to other …
Spinach is a favorite leafy green vegetable consumed for its valuable nutrients. It’s also a popular plant to grow because of its fast growth and leaf production. The only downside is that it can easily die if not properly taken care of. Pretty sure, you might not want to keep planting after a few harvests. …
Every gardener must have the basic knowledge on how to test soil pH. If this doesn’t sound too familiar to you, don’t worry. Here’s a simple guide that can help you determine whether the soil you’re going to use is good enough for your plants or not.
If you’re wondering why do roses have thorns, there are different arguably explanations. Whichever you believe the most, it’s a fact that most, take note not all, varieties of roses contain spikes on their stems. For decades, roses have been a favorite flower. They are clearly beautiful and smell really good. From gardens to residential …
Raising the Stakes The quality of the soil that you’ll be using for your plants may just be the most important part of gardening. All the sun, watering, fertilizers, and tender loving care will be in vain if you plant your desirables and edibles in poor soil. This fact is even more important when you …
Why use a lawn roller instead of the regular one? Are there benefits of using one? Or is it only helpful during some particular instances? Keeping your lawn healthy and green requires some work. But the use of equipment and tools make the whole process a little easier and more manageable. One of the best …
If you have been scratching your head wondering why do mushrooms grow in my yard, there are simple explanations. But pretty sure, you also want to know whether these can harm or benefit your grass. Let’s read more to find out.
The Long Haul The classic garden tractor is your yard’s trusty workhorse. Although garden tractors are capable machines in most properties that are at least half an acre, they’re especially necessary on large and vast swathes of land. Naturally, they will be the better choice over your reel mower. Hence, whether you’re maintaining a couple …
The Bane of Grime Lounging in your favorite chair out in your yard or patio as you drink a cold and refreshing soda on a beautiful day is one of life’s great moments. However, with the many joys of a prized garden and a decorated yard comes the need for regular cleaning and maintenance.
Why are my tomato plant leaves turning yellow or brown? Should I be worried? Most importantly, what should I do to save my tomatoes?