For example, plant tomatoes with parsley to attract beneficial insects (but not corn or broccoli). Plant cabbage with herbs, potatoes, and beans (but not strawberries or tomatoes). Plant lettuce with radishes or carrots (but not broccoli). Some flowers are great for companion planting too. For...
Below is the step-by-step guide on how to plant succulents in pots: 1. What you’ll need Here is the list of what you need to plant any succulent in any pot: A hand trowel A succulent plant A pot The soil mix 2. Instructions 1. Use a hand trowel to create the first layer...
Carrots are one of the most popular vegetables in gardens around the world. But to get the perfect harvest, you need the perfect formula of soil conditions, climate, watering schedule, and more. In this article, gardening expert and farm owner Taylor Sievers examines how to plant, grow, and...
As a Mediterranean native, it shares many of the same growing needs as its relatives sage, lavender, andthyme. All of these perennial herbs belong to theLamiaceae, or mint family. Garden Benefits Rosemary is used in culinary recipes, medicine, and as a plant pest repellent. ...
If the roots seem very dry and you can’t plant right away, lightly mist them and store the bare root in its plastic bag in a cool place (above freezing). While you can keep it like this for up to a week, you’ll want to plant as soon as possible!
This is perfectly normal, and usually welcomed, as it means more sunflowers from one plant. Some sunflowers are multi-branching, which means they produce lots of flowers all along the stem. Why are the bottom leaves of my sunflower seedlings turning yellow?
Wrapped small plants, especially herbs, make ideal children’s party favors. Your little ones can nurse the plants to maturity. Use party paper to gift wrap the plant or place it in a small gift bag. And don’t forget to give the birthday celebrant a birthday gift of their own special ...
It is best not to water at night. If you water your plants too late in the day the foliage will tend to stay wet all night. Wet foliage at night makes a great breeding ground for disease. If your plant isn’t wilting and it’s after 6:30 at night you should be able to wait un...
Herbs are a great addition to the garden. Not only do they complement your home-grown veggies in the kitchen, they also make for excellentcompanion plantsin the garden itself. Click here to open an expanded version of this chart in a new tab:Growing Guide to Herbs ...
Draw up a plan on paper and make a schedule of when to plant. You can also include reminders of when to fertilize and replant in a garden planner.Do your homework: Familiarize yourself with the vegetables you want to grow, as well as what grows well together (called companion planting)....