James Craig 
Asters thrive under ideal conditions and bloom easily with minimal care required, making them one of the easiest flowers to maintain and resistant to diseases and pests. Plant asters in spring, keeping their soil moist but not saturated. Mulching will help retain moisture and control weeds; additionally, divide clumps every couple years for improved health …
Back to Eden gardening has gained widespread attention from a documentary film that showcased Paul Gautschi’s revolutionary gardening method, inspired by woodland environments where leaves, twigs and branches form dense layers that become rich soil without human interference! Back to Eden is an approach similar to this that takes its inspiration from woodland environments where …
Unpeeled heads of garlic have the unique ability to remain edible for six months when properly stored if kept cool and dark conditions. This is because garlic grows best under these circumstances. Avoid airtight containers that trap moisture as this causes garlic to rot more quickly, instead opt for more breathable containers like mesh bags …
If your tomatoes aren’t ripening as quickly as desired, try these tips to speed things up. Remove any unhealthy or overripe fruits that could lead to further rotting among other tomatoes. Next, place the tomatoes together in a breathable container such as a cardboard produce box or paper bag and add an item such as …
Fungal diseases like mildew aren’t harmful and are usually treatable quickly – many even preventable! Antifungal treatments are accessible and within your kitchen pantry or bathroom cabinets. Vinegar can act as an excellent natural fungicide; use equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle and apply directly onto plants that need treating. Hydrogen Peroxide …
Propagating jasmine is straightforward by taking stem tip cuttings from an established plant. Use rubbing alcohol-sterilized tools and make 4-6-inch cuttings from healthy branches at the top, dipping their ends in rooting hormone and placing in moist soil pots. Watering As jasmine is a tropical plant, it requires ample moisture. Water regularly during its growing …
Garden boxes on legs provide your plants with protection from animals, weeds and drought. Plus they make gardening simpler by eliminating the need to bend over or stoop down – which reduces back and knee pain! Follow these easy step-by-step instructions to build a garden box on legs for yourself. This DIY project will enhance …
Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) roots easily in water, unlike many other plants. Simply take some stem or leaf segments from its parent plant and gently twist them together; allow this callousing process to occur for several days before trying to root them. Choose regular potting soil or one formulated specifically for succulents and cacti. …
Marigolds are easy-to-grow flowers that will provide blooms throughout the growing season. They tolerate full sunlight and dry soil conditions while naturally repelling deer and rabbits from browsing on them. Soggy soil may lead to root rot or mildew problems for plants, while pinching off early flower buds will help ensure that these bloom again …
Thrips are small sucking insects that penetrate leaves, flowers and buds to siphon juice out of plants, leaving behind silvery or dark marks on leaves and flowers, disfigured fruit or flowers and other signs. Their damage may manifest itself as silvery- or dark-colored marks as well as deformed fruits or flowers and other symptoms on …