We all love wine, don’t we! But did you know that there are also some really helpful Leftover Wines Uses in Garden and Home? No? Don’t worry, we have many for you! Here are some awesome wine bottle uses in the garden Leftover Wines Uses in Garden 1. Kick Start compost Leftover wine is entirely compostable and can help kick-start compost. Pour it on the compost heap before you think of dropping it in the sink....
There’s nothing that I can grow in my vegetable patch that reminds me of the coming winter in quite the same way as garden-fresh sprouts, roasted with some balsamic vinegar and pine nuts. There’s a lot to love about the arrival of cool weather. Cozy sweaters and fuzzy slippers come out of storage, warming up next to a real fire in the fireplace becomes an option… and there are brussels sprouts....
To make sure these partnerships are successful, however, the companions need to have similar growing requirements in terms of sun exposure, water needs, and soil type. The marigold is often suggested as a beneficial companion plant in the veggie garden. But marigolds (Tagetes spp.) can be paired with more than just vegetable crops – they can find successful partnerships with culinary herbs, other annual flowers, and even perennials. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....
In this pandemic, gardening is all rage! We bring you some of the most beautiful pictures of Balcony Gardens Around the World that you can take some really good ideas from. Here’s all you need to know about how to make a balcony garden Awesome Balcony Gardens Around the World 1. Scandinavia – Lights, Flowers, and Plants A post shared by Balcony Decor, DIYs, n Plants. (@myapartmentbalcony) 2. Spain – Balcony with Small Coffee Table, Chair, and Plants A post shared by Lorena García (@lorenagarcia87)...
Windowsills are the best indoor spots if you wish to start a flower garden, as they receive ample sunlight and can provide your plants with good air circulation. Here are some stunning Windowsill Flower Garden Ideas for your inspiration! Here’s How You Can Make a Windowsill Herb Garden Easily Windowsill Flower Garden Ideas 1. Pretty Pink Flower Pot by the Window You can never go wrong with pink flowers! Grow one in a textured ceramic by the window....
There are many valuable tips and tricks that you can use for the plants in the yard without burning a hole in your pocket. Surprised? Don’t be! Here are some Cheap Gardening Tricks Every Gardener Should Know! Here are some clever plant tricks you can use Cheap Gardening Tricks Every Gardener Should Know 1. Use Spices to Prevent Fungal Diseases You can get rid of fungal diseases by using spices like clove, cinnamon, turmeric, and mustard loaded with antifungal properties....
Chinese evergreen is an easy-to-grow plant that survives well in every indoor condition and purifies the air as well! With so many benefits to offer, it makes for a great houseplant to grow! If you, too, want to grow it, pick one of the Best Aglaonema Varieties listed from this list! Check out our article on the best senecio varieties here Chinese Evergreen? This tough indoor plant comes in a range of colors and combinations....
Cat palm plants are easy to care for, and grow well either indoors or outside. In this post, I’ll tell you everything you need to know in order to keep them thriving for many years to come. Enjoying the green foliage of a cat palm is easy, even if you’re a beginner gardener. They’re low-maintenance, tolerant nature makes them perfect to feature in your home or outdoors. This guide is designed to teach anyone about cat palm plant care so they can grow them successfully....
Narrow down flower bed ideas and map out a plan Before you get started, it’s important to make sure the garden’s conditions are conducive to your master plan and creativity. That means building healthy soil that will help the plants you choose to thrive. Or, it means choosing plants based on the soil conditions. For example, if your garden is being built on a part of the property that does not drain well, you’ll want to consider plants that don’t mind wet feet....
Want to know How to Grow An Apple Tree in Container? We have all the tips and tricks to help you grow it easily at home! Learn How to Grow Sugar Apples here How to Choose a Right Apple Tree? Growing apple tree from seeds is a bad idea. Instead, buy a dwarf or semi-dwarf grafted tree from a reputed nursery. Apple trees are grown by grafting on a rootstock, which has many benefits....
Growing chives indoors is possible and rewarding when you are looking for a supply of this herb year-round. It’s a herb that tastes best when picked fresh. Also, it looks great in any indoor setting due to the bright green, grass-like foliage and attractive mauve blooms. Also Read: 46 Indoor Herb Garden Tips How to Propagate Chives You can grow it from the seeds or, from a preexistent plant by division....
Spring is an exciting time for gardeners, especially new ones. Fantastic, colorful displays of seed packets can be found almost everywhere during this season. But choosing seed types can be quite overwhelming, especially if you’re attempting to garden according to specific principles. We’ll help differentiate between options so you can choose the right seeds for your vegetable garden. Here’s an explanation of the common types of seeds available for sale....
QUESTION: How often should I be watering my indoor plants? I can’t seem to figure out the right watering schedule for them. — Jim F. ANSWER: There’s no simple, one-size-fits-all answer to your question, because different plants will need to be watered at different times. However, we can tell you how to determine when your plants need water so you can give them the hydration they need to grow healthy and strong....
If you are removing leaves from your aloe vera plant for medicinal or topical use, there’s a good chance that you might end up damaging it–imprecise trimming will also make it look unattractive. So, is there a way to do it correctly? Yes! Find out How to Cut an Aloe Vera Plant Without Killing it in this post. Can you eat an Aloe Vera plant? Find out here How to Cut an Aloe Vera Plant The secret of cutting aloe vera cleanly is–always remove leaves from the bottom of the plant and cut close to the plant’s main stem....
Growing cabbage in containers is easy! You can do this in a small space and produce a fiber-rich, nutritious, and a low-calorie vegetable that can be cooked for a delicious meal or can be tossed directly into salads! It does very well in containers and growing it is fun as well! Let’s have a look at How to Grow Cabbage in Pots! Check out our article on growing Cauliflowers in pots here!...
Soil & Sun Requirements for Elephant Ears Elephant ear plants, also called taro, are tropical plants that like warm, moist conditions. It can be grown year-round in southern climates and should be brought indoors to serve as a houseplant in the winter in northern areas. Its best sun conditions are full sun, or partial shade in very warm climates. Soil for an elephant ear plant should be moist, and they even can be grown in water....
To truly take advantage of everything a greenhouse has to offer, you need to add heat. But that doesn’t mean you can’t use an unheated greenhouse to extend the growing season. Greenhouses are invaluable if you want to be able to keep the growing season going for longer throughout the year than Mother Nature typically allows. While all the fancy additions like heat and supplemental lighting can extend that period even longer, a simple, basic, unheated greenhouse can also do wonders if you know how to work with it....
Do you want to know how to grow oyster mushrooms successfully without purchasing a new pink oyster mushroom kit, yellow oyster mushroom kit, or tree oyster mushroom kit each time? Perhaps you’d like to grow a variety that isn’t typically found in kits? Let’s see what you need to start and how to do it! Table of Contents Most oyster mushrooms are low-calorie foods that are high in protein and are high in vitamin and mineral content....
Sometimes called tunas or cactus pears, they take a few extra steps to harvest due to the spines that appear on most species. What’s the best way to harvest prickly pears, you might ask? It’s not quite the same as plucking a ripe apple from the tree, after all, but it’s not as difficult as it may appear to be either. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....
In Spanish, the word for sunflower is girasol, which translates to “a trip around the sun,” or mirasol, which translates to “looks at the sun.” Helianthus annuus One of my favorite summer memories comes from the summer of 2012, when I spent six weeks studying Spanish in Spain with my sister. The school regularly took us on trips to popular and historically significant towns and regions in the country. On one trip to Barcelona from Valencia, we drove past fields of sunflowers....
