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 …
Embrace the holiday spirit in your garden with budget-friendly do-it-yourself decorations for the Christmas Garden Decor. Get to uncover creative and budget-friendly projects to ingrain warmth into your outdoor haven as the season of joy approaches. This guide explores innovative ways to convert your garden into a magical realm of festive delights. This guarantees a …
Once garlic has been harvested, it needs to be properly stored before it will remain edible. Curing should occur in a cool and dry location that’s protected from rain or direct sunlight for maximum effectiveness. Start by gently digging up your garlic from the soil using a garden fork (not your shovel or spade) or …
Blood meal is an organic fertilizer with high nitrogen levels that also acidifies soil. How much blood meal a gardener requires depends on the results of soil tests as well as which plants they’re growing. Be mindful not to apply too much nitrogen; excess nitrogen can burn plants. It is a slow-release fertilizer Blood meal …
As part of your strategy to revitalize sandy soil, adding organic matter is the first step to improvement. A layer of compost, shredded leaves, manure, straw or even weedless grass clippings helps retain nutrients for better nutrient retention. Organic matter helps sandy soil retain water, as well as add essential nutrients as it decomposes. By …
Meyer lemon trees are incredibly easy to cultivate in containers. Be sure to provide well-draining soil, while keeping the top inch moist at all times. Meyer lemon trees require a sunny south-facing window when grown indoors. Be careful to gradually introduce them as sudden temperature fluctuations may result in fruit drop. Temperature Meyer lemon trees …
Jasmine plants should be placed in sunny spots with well-draining soils. When planting in heavy soils, add grit to improve drainage; use well-rotted manure or compost as mulch in autumn to protect roots. Plant jasmine varieties on trellises and prune them regularly to manage growth. Prune after flowering to promote reblooming and pinch stems for …
Sweet alyssum is an easy-care perennial with flowers in shades of white and pink that thrive in cool weather conditions. It makes a stunning statement in outdoor hanging baskets or window boxes. Airy coreopsis blooms during summer and autumn with yellow, pink, or bicolor flowers above finely-textured foliage. A native prairie plant, it serves as …
No matter whether it is grown from seeds in your own garden or purchased at the grocery store, garlic can remain edible for months in ideal conditions. But once it has been cut open into cloves, its shelf life drastically diminishes. To ensure maximum freshness of garlic bulbs, store it somewhere cool, dark, and dry …
