The bacteria that cause this disease are very common in the soil and highly effective at dissolving pectin – the substance that holds the plant cells together. That is why your produce dissolves when it suffers from soft rot. No doubt you are familiar with pervasive bacterial soft rots of produce in storage – some of the most damaging diseases throughout the world. While potatoes are the most high-profile victims of this menace, a variety of stored products can be afflicted, ranging from carrots to tomatoes....

Succulents Are you thinking of propagating your zz plant to create more for around your home? There are three common methods zz plant propagation is done via stem cuttings, leaf cuttings or through division. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton walks through each method, step-by-step. By Madison Moulton Last updated: December 21, 2022 | 8 min read If you label yourself a ‘black thumb’ and can’t seem to keep a houseplant alive no matter how hard you try, the humble ZZ Plant is the answer....

If you want to keep orchids healthy, you need to create a natural environment where they thrive while keeping the other important factors in mind. If your plant is not in good condition then have a look at How to Revive a Dying Orchid! Have a look at the best Orchid flowering secrets here How to Revive a Dying Orchid Symptoms to Watch out for Dying Orchid 1. Stems, leaves turn yellow If you begin to notice that the stems and leaves are beginning to droop and change into yellow, or if the roots turn black, brown, squishy accompanied by a foul smell, you should check for any overwatering chances....

Take lining the bottom of a container with rocks, staking young, newly-planted trees, or using coffee grounds to alter soil pH. All of these practices have been (and continue to be) incredibly popular and all of them have been at least partially debunked. There are lots of gardening practices that we follow without knowing whether they truly work or not. My mom taught me to spray my zucchini with a water and milk mixture to prevent powdery mildew, and I have always done it without questioning whether it’s based on good science or not....

Today I’d like to introduce you to the Oslo LED Grow Light Garden, which includes 1-tier, 2-tier, and 4-tier models for any sized indoor space. These products are featured on Savvy Gardening thanks to the sponsorship of Gardener’s Supply Company, an employee-owned company that builds and designs many of their innovative products. What are LED grow lights? LED stands for light-emitting diode. An LED is basically a semiconductor that produces light when electrical current flows through it....

The organic matter you spread on your gardens and lawn may be compost you make yourself in a pile or by using a composter. The compost you use could also be purchased in bags at your local garden center. Labels can vary, from horse or sheep manure to “organic vegetable compost.” Depending on the size of your garden, you may need a delivery. In the spring, depending on where you live, many municipalities have free compost days, which are worth looking into....

Rich in iron, spinach is a great source of vitamin A and C, thiamin, folic acid, and potassium. You can grow it in your home, even in small spaces! But before that, be aware of the following Things You Should Know to Grow Spinach Indoors. Here’s all you need to know about growing spinach in containers Growing Spinach Year Round Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a fast-growing, cool-weather vegetable and grows in a short period of time, even in the mild weather of spring and fall....

Here are some Awesome Round Leaf Houseplants that are easy to grow and will look cute in your plant collection! Have a look at some classy silver leaf houseplants here Awesome Round Leaf Houseplants 1. Chinese Money Plant Botanical Name: Pilea peperomioides The coin-shaped, round green leaves are popular among gardeners. It is also considered a good luck plant. Learn how to grow Chinese money plant here 2. String of Turtles Botanical Name: Peperomia prostrata...

If you are a forgetful person, who gets lazy around indoor plants, then this article is for you. We have a list of some of the best Houseplants You Can’t Kill Even If You Want. Read ahead! Have a look at some beautiful drought-tolerant houseplants here Houseplants You Can’t Kill Even If You Want 1. Mother of Thousands Botanical Name: Kalanchoe daigremontiana The mother of millions is quite easy to grow and maintain....

Looking for green ideas to grace up your lofty abode? Look at some fantastic Apartment Balcony Gardens on Reddit for Perfect Inspiration! Look at some beautiful balcony garden ideas for NYC here Apartment Balcony Gardens on Reddit for Perfect Inspiration 1. Design a Privacy Balcony Garden with a Little Bee Nest A private balcony garden with a screen, some potted plants, and a little bee hotel is a wonderful place to make in an apartment....

And you can enjoy them almost year-round if you choose a selection from each of the three different flowering times – those that bloom in late winter/early spring, mid to late spring, and summer into fall. Clematis are showy, versatile vines that are well-known and beloved for their beautiful flowers. They’re outstanding for adding vertical accents with bright, bold colors climbing to the sky. But they’re also highly adept in containers, as ground covers or specimens, and to add secondary color weaving through deciduous trees and shrubs....

If you are looking for some Dog Friendly Plants that you can grow without any worries, then check out our list of Safe Plants for Dogs below! Can Dogs Eat Cinnamon? Find out here Indoor Dog Friendly Plants 1. Basil Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum Basil varieties are safe for your pets. Moreover, healthy for dogs if they chew them. Here’s a list of the best flowering basil varieties, like the purple basil in the above picture, that you can grow....

While you can also fertilize with a pinch of water-soluble balanced feed from time to time, these Homemade Fertilizers for Indoor Plants in Water are easy, mild, and pocket-friendly. Check out our article on 14 Powerful DIY Cucumber Fertilizers here Why Fertilize a Water-Growing Indoor Plant? When houseplants grow in soil, the roots can extend to larger areas and draw in all the necessary nutrients from the medium. However, when they grow in water that you may change every 3-5 days, roots cannot find essential plant elements to grow unless you add something in water....

Flowers Are you thinking of welcoming an Orchid into your indoor or outdoor garden space? Curious to know if it will come back each season or if you'll have to replant it every year? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through if Orchids are considered annual, biennial, or perennial plants. By Melissa Strauss Last updated: January 3, 2023 | 4 min read If you are new to orchid care and keeping, or you are thinking about getting started, you may be wondering just how long orchid plants will live....

If something else could take out a lot of your nighttime pests, would you be interested in it? That was my initial thought when tackling this BatBnB review, if only because the idea sounds particularly appealing. In my area, two different dominant species of mosquito are active around the clock. A host of moths lay eggs on my plants, which of course hatch into larvae that devour my garden. Between the two, nighttime natural pest control sounded glorious....

QUESTION: I want to grow tomatoes in containers, but I’ve never done it before, and I’m not sure how they’ll do. Do tomatoes grow well in containers? — Thomas G. ANSWER: If you choose the right variety, tomatoes can grow quite happily in containers. There are just a few guidelines you should follow to cultivate your own tomatoes in containers. If you follow the instructions below, your tomato plants will grow healthy and strong in containers, yielding a hefty harvest....

If you have limited space and looking forward to growing cantaloupes, then planting them on a trellis or cage is a good option as it can work in a tight space as well. Read on the below article to learn how to grow cantaloupes vertically! Check out our article on growing cucumbers vertically here! Muskmelon Vs. Cantaloupes All cantaloupes are muskmelons but not all muskmelons are cantaloupes. Mainly two varieties of muskmelon are cantaloupes – Cucumis melo reticulatus, having a reticulated skin that has a net-like appearance, and Cucumis melo cantalupensis, having light green, ribbed skin....

Houseplants Thinking of choosing another houseplant, and think the split leaf philodendron might be the right fit for your home? These plants can get a bit larger than others, and can also flourish outdoors. In this article, gardening and houseplant expert Madison Moulton discusses planting, care, repotting, and clears up the confusion around what a Split Leaf Philodendron actually is. By Madison Moulton Last updated: May 19, 2022 | 14 min read Throughout the houseplant popularity boom, large and leafy plants have been highly sought-after....

by Erin Marissa Russell If you’re a fan of Italian food, hardly anything is easier than marrying your enthusiasm for the culture and cuisine of Italy with your love for gardening. Creating an Italian themed garden is simple, has delicious rewards, and best of all, is a whole lot of fun at every stage—from research and planning all the way up to harvest. Read on for ideas about what to plant, visual elements to echo the Italian theme, and best of all, what to make with your harvest once plants mature and begin to yield a tasty crop....

Money trees (Pachira aquatica) are surprisingly easy to care for and grow. In this article, I’ll show you all you need to know in order to keep yours thriving for decades. Known for their braided trunks, and delicate looking umbrella-shaped leaves, money tree plants are very popular. They look like they’d be fussy and difficult to grow, but they’re actually pretty easy. These lovely plants flourish with the proper care, and can grow to become large trees....