SPECIALTY SOILS FOR ORCHIDS & SUCCULENTS While the basic peat moss, pine bark and perlite type potting mixes will work fine for almost all annual flowers and mixed potted plants, there are some crops for which
How to Care for Indoor Plants The plants described in our list are not actually unkillable. Anything that is living can be pushed over the brink into the sweet hereafter (aka the compost heap). But you’d have to bring neglect to another level to achieve plant slaughter. Master the basic ...
There are a lot of different types of potting soil available, but not all of them are well suited for your potted plants. To be able to find the right type of potting soil for your flowers, vegetables, or herbs, you’ll need to consider a few different aspects of the soil. Nutrient ...
Do you need to have a garden in order to compost? Composting is a fantastic habit to get into, regardless of whether or not you have a garden or a yard. You can use your compost for any potted plants you may have, or you can donate your compost to a community garden or local farm...
“I have two full-time gardeners who mow the lawn, trim the hedges and prune the plants. For the fertilizer, we create our own compost piles. Every once a year, we top-dress the garden. Now most of the work is in the aftercare of the garden. Over time, the plants get so big ...
For vegetables, sprinkle a tablespoon of Epsom salts around each seedling as soon as they are transplanted into the garden. Repeat this feeding following the first bloom and fruiting. For potted plants, dissolve two tablespoons of salts in one gallon of water and use this solution in place of...
Direct sun, for any length of time will cause the leaves to shrivel and fall. How to grow rubber plants: Water the plant when the compost feels dry, allowing any excess water to drain away from the bottom of the pot. Plants will suffer from root rot if kept too moist during the ...
Simply dig holes exactly the depth of the potted plants you've bought and plant so that the base of the plant is level with the ground. “One of the real advantages of ornamental grasses is that, as long as you choose grasses that are a good fit for your climate and yard, they're...
Can you do a post on how to use seeds in seed trays or cups to test potting soil, compost, and manure for herbicide residue? I get that question a lot from gardeners who think their plants were poisoned by bad products. I video would be useful. Reply Robert Pavlis I am thinking ...
Allow the solution to sit for at least 15 minutes, stirring or shaking to confirm the ingredients are completely dissolved. Then, use it to fertilize your plants. Easy Compost Tea Plant Fertilizer Another simple option that works well for many people is a simple compost tea plant fertilizer. ...