Native to mountainous regions of the Mediterranean, thyme is an evergreen, woody shrub-like herb that thrives in arid climates and poor soils. Lemon thyme has its origins in the garden, but is cultivated Clusters of tiny aromatic lance-shaped leaves a quarter of an inch long grow along young...
Avoid planting basil next to other herbs in the mint family such as rosemary and thyme to help prevent spread of disease. HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BASIL For edible plots and raised beds: Any type of basil can be grown. For beds, borders, and pathways: Use especially ornamental forms such...
The best part is that carrots arerelatively desirable to grow for the home gardenerdue to very little incidence of disease, their long storage potential, and their ability to be grown during the cooler months of the year. It’s no wonder that this vegetable crop has been a staple in the ...
Cabbage grows best in full sun but will tolerate light shade for part of the day. Grow cabbage in rich, well-drained soil. Cabbage will tolerate sandy and clay soils but it is best to add garden compost and well-aged manure to the planting bed. Cabbage prefers a soil pH between 6.5 an...
Is your garden in need of a sweet bay tree? Then let’s jump into the details of how to grow and care for bay laurel. Here’s what you’ll find ahead: What You’ll Learn What Is Bay Laurel? Cultivation and History Propagation ...
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Lightly fertilize after cutting back to stimulate new growth. Soil: Portulaca prefers lean sandy or rocky soil that is fast-draining, with a slightly acidic pH between 5.5 and 7.0. If soil is clay, grow in containers rather than attempting to improve the native soil. For containers, use a ...
This is a bunch of herbs (traditionallythyme,sageand bay leaf – sometimesrosemaryandtarragontoo) tied in a bundle and added to the liquid to flavor it. Dried bay leaves are often used in Mediterranean cooking and in many recipes for soups and stews. Did you know that you can grow it in...
Remove the plant if possible, and amend the soil or plant in a different area. Learning how to grow woolly thyme successfully and how to properly care for woolly thyme will include clipping and trimming. Trim back edges of the woolly thyme plant to encourage it to grow thicker. Be sure ...
Fancy “grow” bulbs and red-blueLEDs aren’t necessary for your average houseplant, so don’t bother spending hundreds on a complicated setup. A “daylight” or “full-spectrum”LEDbulb that is equivalent to at least 60 watts will provide enough supplementary lighting to grow most plants ind...