Because of their upright, bushy growth habit, pepper plants are well suited for growing in containers—a great option if you have limited garden space. Choose a container that allows ample space for root development and has holes for good drainage. Most plants, with the exception of dwarf vari...
Eggplant is best started indoors and later transplanted into the garden; sow eggplant indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date or the time you plan to set plants into the garden. Transplant seedlings into the garden no sooner than 2 to 3 weeks after the last frost in spring. ...
Try sprinkling cayenne pepper, ground chili peppers, or pepper flakes around your plants when they are ready to bloom. Peppers have “capsaicin” which squirrels hate, so it’s a natural squirrel deterrent. Or, make a pepper spray; you can mix dried pepper with apple cider vinegar. Note: ...
Determinate (D) varieties produce bushy plants just a few feet tall that tend to come to harvest all at the same time–usually over a period of about 4 weeks. Determinate cultivars are a good choice in short-season regions because they tend to ripen more quickly. Indeterminate (I) varieties...
Tomatoesmake great neighbors for basil plants in the garden—and on the plate—so many gardeners will plant the two warm-weather friends around the same time. A tomato plant (center) growing alongside basil. Growing How to Grow Basil
Squirrels are members of the Sciuridae family. They can grow up to 29 inches long with a maximum weight of 18 lbs. You can distinguish a squirrel from other rodents by its bushy tail and big eyes. In the wild, squirrels use trees for shelter and food. Un
It also helps promote healthy fresh shoots, adding volume and controlling its size. Pruning your cleome plants keeps them looking vibrant and tidy for years to come. Make sure not to over-prune as this will damage your cleome plants. Use sharp tools when pruning your plants – dull tools wi...
if a soil test indicates the need for fertilizer, and work it into the soil. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizer, as it will slow development of the fruit. Plant bushy tomato plants 2 feet apart; space larger, vine-like plants 3 to 4 feet apart. Thebest time to plantis on a cloudy day....
You can replace large, bushy plants withlow-lying groundcoveror gravel to give armadillos fewer hiding spots in your yard. Keep bushes neatly trimmed, and clear fallen leaves and branches regularly. 3. Install in-ground fencing While clearing your landscape of armadillos’ food sources and shelt...
In India, tulsi bushes can reach 4 to 5 feet tall in the intense summer heat, but indoors or in more temperate climates, they stay small and bushy, growing no bigger than 1 to 2 feet. Types of Holy Basil Plants There are a surprising number of holy basil varieties, each with their ...