Do you like spending time in your garden? Would you like to spend it soaking in the sun or trying to pull out shrubs? There were some shrubs in my garden which were growing fast and looking like an eyesore. I decided to remove these shrubs, took out my tools, and worked on them. After almost 2 hours, I had just about managed to remove one shrub partially, cut my finger, and had a severe muscle pull.
Have you looked at the soil in your garden closely? Every time you work in the garden, do you find many insects and organisms running everywhere? Some of these may include earthworms, maggots, beetles, etc., which you can see easily. However, other smaller insects like soil mites are very tiny, and you can easily miss them. In small numbers, they can be beneficial and are welcome in the garden.
The biggest attraction of shifting houses for me was the big lawn. I imagined planting the lushest and softest grass and spending a lot of time outdoors. To my amazement, this is not what happened! I bought the best grass seeds to plant and followed all instructions regarding watering, fertilizing, etc., completely.
However, soon another grass took over, which looked coarse and grew faster than the one I planted. I kept trying to remove it but did not have much success. A friend who was visiting saw my lawn and told me that it was Bahia grass. When I read more about it, I realized that this grass was quite aggressive, and I would have to learn how to get rid of Bahia grass fast, or it would take over my lawn.
Who does not like the flavor of basil? It is used so extensively in cooking because of the way it enhances the taste of any dish. It is also called great basil and belongs to the family of mints. Native to central Africa's regions to Southeast Asia, Basil is a tender plant with many varieties. Its name comes from the Latin ‘Basilius,’ which loosely translates to the ‘kingly plant.’ It is an easy plant to grow in your garden. However, a common issue of basil leaves turning yellow is something you may face while growing this multi-purpose plant. Sometimes you would be left scratching your head and asking why are your basil leaves turning yellow! Read on to learn more about this.
Are you looking for that one showstopper flower for the summer season? Look no further. Fuchsias are the mainstay of most summer gardens. The plant produces a mass of beautiful bell-like flowers for months, starting from early June and right up to the first frost of autumn. There are so many fuchsia varieties, and you can plant them in borders, beds, or hanging baskets. Some of these are hard enough to be even used in the hedges, while some require special care.
