Plastic plant pots are both inexpensive and lightweight, making them good options for many parts of the garden and landscape. However, they are not very attractive and the colors stand in stark contrast to other planters and garden statues. One way of solving this problem is to paint the pl...
I had Blue Tits nesting in my garden this year in a bird box I had attached to the wall. You can learn how and when the Blue Tits prepare their nest boxes and when the eggs are laid and hatch. There are photos of my own wild birds as they rear their fami
Secure the soil and stems of every plant you ship, whether they’re in pots or snipped for a flower arrangement. Wrap the roots in wet paper or paper towels to keep them moist, then wrap them in plastic to keep the moisture in and keep the soil in place. The amount of moisture in ...
Many lavenders thrive in pots. Choosing lavenders to grow The type of lavender you grow will depend on personal choice, including flower colour and shape, plus the shade and fragrance of the foliage (some lavenders have silvery-grey leaves, while others are more green). English lavender, ...
Slit the stem, remove the borers, and dispose of them. Cover the slit stem with soil to encourage root development from that point. Squash borers or bacterial wilt can cause squash plants to suddenly wilt and die just as they begin to produce. Squash...
Set out bait or traps to lure the little fellows. Some of the traps will kill (by drowning) while others will just gather a bunch together (still alive) for you to dispose of. What not to do: Toss them over the fence into the neighbor’s garden–that’s bad mojo! Besides, they’...
Eggplant seeds germinate in about 5 to 6 days. Give seedlings started indoors 12 hours of light each day; use a grow light or fluorescent lights. Start seeds on a heat mat then grow seedlings at about 70°F (21°C). Transfer seedlings to 4-inch (10cm) pots when seedlings are 3 to...
Depending on the climate in your area and your local market, there are dozens of varieties you can choose from. Once you choose the variety, you need to connect with a tree nursery and invest in some seedlings. Once you get those young trees in the ground or pots, it will be several ...
Asparagus is one of the first crops that greets us in spring! It's a perennial, so once it gets established, the tender spears will return each year. Learn how to plant, grow, and harvest asparagus with this Growing Guide from The Old Farmer's Almanac.
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