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...
Basil is native to India, so daytime temperatures outside of its ideal range of 72-82°F can cause not only curled leaf edges but plant death due to scorch or frost damage. According to studies, ensuring night temperatures remain between 64 and 71°F is equally important, not only in pre...
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?
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 example, marigolds are as good as gold when grown with just about any garden plant, repelling ne...
If soaking your pot or basket in a tub of water is impractical you can also rehydrate by watering repeatedly. To do this water the plant liberally, it will probably seem like most of the water is running around the soil rather than soaking into the soil. Wait 30 minutes to an hour and...
It is possible to plant pumpkin seeds outdoors after the probability of frost has gone and the soil’s temperature has been raised to at least 65 F. (18 C.). Consider that pumpkin plants develop faster in warmer climates than in cold climates. ...
For a head start, plant seeds in individual pots indoors 6 to 8 weeks before thelast spring frost date. Sow seeds outdoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last spring frost, as parsley is a slow starter. For the best germination, soil should be around 70ºF (21°C), though parsley seeds ...
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!
Plant melons on raised mounds or hills that are 24 inches (61cm) across or wider. Mounds warm quickly in spring and stay warm through the growing season. Planting and spacing melons Sow melon seeds outdoors or set out transplants after the soil has warmed to 65°F, usually two or three ...
Many plants in your outdoor garden, make for good indoor houseplants, too. Start planning early, to identify what plants you want to bring indoors when fall arrives. When in doubt, we urge you to experiment and see if you can grow a particular plant indoors. The challenge is half the ...