Why are my tomatoes not turning red? This is a very common question! In this post, I will talk about when tomatoes should turn red, and give you some reasons why they don’t. Then I’ll share my five tricks for ripening tomatoes on the vine faster. Are your tomatoes slow to ripen on the vine? There’s nothing more frustrating about growing them than being forced to frantically pick tons of green tomatoes the night before frost....
Ready to learn more about what makes these veggies so special? Here’s a sneak peek at what I’ll be covering: You probably recognize some heirloom tomatoes when you see them – big, juicy looking, ribbed fruits with beautiful streaky coloring. But what is it exactly that makes a tomato special enough to be considered an heirloom? You’re about to find out. Also known as heritage tomatoes, there are hundreds of these time-tested cultivars available in all sorts of shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns....
Do you know about the Amazing Ways to Use Sand in the Garden? It is an important matter that enhances soil quality to quite an extent. Let’s learn some fantastic Sand Hacks for Gardeners below! Check out some fantastic landscaping ideas for long and narrow gardens here Amazing Ways to Use Sand in the Garden 1. Sand Tool Sharpener Sharpening shears, hedge cutters, or garden clippers timely is important if you don’t want to lose hefty bucks in repurchasing them....
Indoor plants add a lively charm to the interiors like no other! Double the charm of your green buddies with these Fantastic Ways to Hang Plants on the Wall like Pros! Find out some Stunning Indoor Vine Wall Ideas here Fantastic Ways to Hang Plants on the Wall like Pros 1. Clamp a Two-Tier Planter to Give the Vines a Bushy Cascading Look Check out some Fantastic Wall Planter Macrame Ideas here 2....
Gardeners may miss out on a key element of propagating cuttings successfully – using rooting hormone. Have you tried to propagate new plants from your favorite plants but not had much success? Table of Contents Have you excitedly taken plant cuttings from your garden and placed them lovingly in your nursery, only to see them wilting and drooping? Maybe you’ve tried the same on greenhouse plant varieties to no avail....
For a studio or a compact home, here are The Best Decorated Small Outdoor Balconies on Pinterest that you can take ideas from to create a wonderful space! Have a look at cozy apartment balcony garden ideas here The Best Decorated Small Outdoor Balconies on Pinterest 1. Metallic Solar String Lights with Plants 2. Boho Balcony for Work from Home 3. Stylish Outdoor Space with Trailing Plants and Flowers 4. Balcony Garden with Wooden Furniture and Lights 5....
1. Rooftop Herb Garden You’re lucky if you live in a city home and have access to a rooftop. You can transform this limited space into an urban herb garden. Not just herbs, you can cultivate vegetables like tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, salad greens, and even small fruit trees on that rooftop garden. Also Read: How To Make a Rooftop Vegetable Garden 2. Patio Herb Garden If you own a patio, porch, deck, or veranda, you can utilize that area by growing herbs, as these edible plants don’t need much space....
In plant care, yellowing leaves are often a sign of an issue, but this is not always the case when it comes to daffodils. Being one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring, daffodils bring lush greenery and vitality to their surroundings. Their rich green foliage and cheerful blooms are delightful, so it’s only natural to feel concerned when the foliage starts turning yellow. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....
For tropical climates, Bougainvilleas are a boon, as they are going to offer you an all year floral fiesta! Depending on the variety that you’ll choose, they can be easily grown in containers, trellis, as ground covers, and even in tree and bonsai forms! Here are some essential Bougainvillea Care Tips that’ll help you to grow them in the best possible way! Check out our article on bougainvillea uses in the garden here!...
Some of you may be feeling intimidated by the thought of having an entire garden area dedicated to annual plants, because designing it seems way too complex. Don’t be! I’ll be the first to admit that I am not a professional landscape designer. Well guess what? You don’t need to be either! You don’t need any formal annual garden plans drawn out for you in order to create gorgeous flower beds!...
The best cold press juicer is a delicious and refreshing way to pack your diet full of nutrients. Designed to squeeze the flavorful juices out of fruits and vegetables, cold press juicers (also known as masticating juicers or slow juicers) are the healthiest way to juice. We’re also a big fan of Hurom products, testing both the compact Hurom HP Slow Juicer and its more supped-up Hurom H-AA Slow Juicer. Both operate at 43rpm and yield delicious, well-extracted juice, but operate according to different technologies....
Ever wondered if there was a heart-shaped flower that you could give to your loved one? Well, look no further, because bleeding heart flower produces strings of up to twenty of them at a time! Table of Contents Dicentra spectabilis is now known officially as Lamprocapnos spectabilis. But it’s also referred to by its original taxonomical name. I’ll be referring to the plant called bleeding heart as both in this piece, as the two names are synonymous....
Roses are the most beautiful flowers to have in your garden. With a huge variety of colors, you can grow many rose plants and bring various shades to your garden. For healthier plants, you need to take some extra measures for their disease-free growth. Using Epsom Salt for Roses is one of them: Its use can make this shrub healthy and productive. How? Find below in detail. What is Epsom Salt?...
By Jennifer Poindexter Do you garden for a hobby, to save money, or both? I’m one who falls into the “both” category. I enjoy growing my own food. I like knowing where it comes from, but I also enjoy the savings I see on my grocery bill. We found a list of some of the most consumed vegetables and wanted to share it with you. If you eat these vegetables regularly, you might be able to save a bundle by growing them yourself....
by Erin Marissa Russell If you’re planning to grow your tomato plants in containers or a raised bed garden, or if you need to move your tomato plants and want to do so without damaging their roots, you’ll need to know how far the roots of tomato plants extend into the soil. Keep reading to learn about just how deep into the grown the roots of your tomato plants grow....
I’ve spotted sparrows, junkoes, robins, cardinals, blue jays, finches and more enjoying the cool water of my bird bath. I want to make sure it remains fresh, clean and free of diseases. Birdbath placement My cement birdbath is beside a cedar hedge, just off my deck. There is a bit of shade at various points throughout the day, making it a great place for birds to cool off. The birds can disappear into the bushes at any hint of danger—I live on a ravine, so predators, like raptors, are plentiful....
Long, graceful fronds on the Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) give it an elegant appearance, reminiscent of by-gone days. These attractive ferns are very popular houseplants, but it can be challenging to keep them looking their best. This article will explain why Boston Ferns get brown leaves and help you identify the cause and restore your plant to perfect health. Boston Ferns get brown leaves due to underwatering, low relative humidity, too much sun exposure, and temperatures extremes....
Common Names: Solanum melongena, Aubergine, Brinjal, Baingan, Vankaya, Berengena, Berinjela Eggplant is a perennial tropical vegetable plant native to South and East Asia (namely, China and India) and a member of the tomato family. The plant loves heat and full sun and requires evenly moist soil in its native environment to thrive and fruit heavily. These are medium-sized bushes, and nowadays, much more dwarf and compact cultivars are available for limited space gardeners....
Don’t get me wrong – I absolutely love fiddle-leaf figs, and I understand their appeal. They’re just quite particular about what they like and don’t like. But they’re hard to beat if you want a plant that makes a serious statement in your home or office. Ficus lyrata You’ve seen it in stylish hotel lobbies and on the Instagram accounts of the trendiest designers. It’s the hard-to-miss, oh-so-dramatic fiddle-leaf fig, also known as the banjo fig, or the lyre leaf tree....
Want to grow big and upright rose plants like shrubs? Want to save space while doing this? If yes, then this article about growing roses vertically is for you. Learn how to grow roses from cuttings here How to Grow Roses Vertically? 1. Choose Rose Varieties That Climb or Grow Tall Grow climbing roses that can grow as high as 8-16 feet, rambler roses that can grow up to 6-16 feet tall, or shrub roses that reach 4-8 feet tall....
