While ground-grown plants have the luxury of reaching down to chase valuable soil moisture, their container cousins have no such luxury. Be on hand to water plants as they grow and particularly once the foliage has filled out. Actively growing plants will also benefit from a couple of liquid...
As the old man promised, when I stuck the ends of the lemongrass in a jar of water, they did begin to sprout roots. I’ve moved twice since that time, and haven’t been able to take my potted plants across the borders of the new states we’ve moved to, so I’ve regrown lemongr...
If you want to grow cashew trees from seeds, you need to find a matured, unshelled nut (or seed in this case). Also, keep in mind that trees grown by seed won’t grow true to type. Cashew seeds are viable for up to four months. Once collected, you need to dry it in the sun ...
The first place to start is to know what form of asparagus you will be planting. Asparagus can either be grown from a potted plant or by planting asparagus crowns. Asparagus crowns are the dormant root portion of the asparagus plants. Planting asparagus by crowns is the most common and affor...
How to Grow Allspice. The scientific name of the tree that produces the allspice herb is Pimenta Dioica and is also known as Jamaica Pepper. The allspice tree produces small purple berries that contain small seeds that are the allspice herb. The bark and
The plant grows really well between a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. Watering Water the soil around your star anise in the morning once the top 2 inches feel dry. This applies to both potted and in-ground plants. Keep the soil moist but not soaked between waterings. Aim to provide at least 1 in...
Pelargonium (aka common geraniums) are colorful summer-flowering plants that are popular for hanging baskets, pots, and also garden beds. Drought- and heat-tolerant, these tender annuals can bloom all summer from June through fall frost! See how to grow.
These nets are used to clear plants both in the morning and in the evening as these bugs still require a lot of attention. Another prevention method against red stink bugs on crops or those feeding on legumes is to only plant and grow plants and vegetables that mature rapidly. ...
Growing citrus inside is nothing new. Wealthy European estates as far back as the 17thcentury had orangeries, greenhouses used for overwintering citrus trees and other delicate plants. But you don’t need a fancy solarium or any special equipment to produce a respectable crop of citrus – just...
The process of eliminating thrips varies somewhat based on whether the affected plant is indoors or outdoors. Although not feasible in the garden, the first step to treating thrips on houseplants or potted plants is to quarantine them well away from other plants to stop the spread. From there,...