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Keep strong-smelling herbs nearby. Devoted herb grower Andrea Ballanti fromYour Indoor Herbs and Gardenexplains, “pungent aromas like mint and rosemary repels ants by masking the scent trail they release to trace food (basil leaves).” 5. Disease Poor growing conditions, such as soggy soil due...
Starting Watermelon Seeds Outdoors Sow watermelon seeds in hills or rows. For regular watermelons, sow three to four seeds per hill, spacing the hills eight to ten feet apart. Space the rows ten feet apart or more, if you have room. Thin watermelon seedlings in each hill, to two seedlin...
Just because you are short on space or don’t have the time to tend to a huge garden or yard doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy beautiful plants, herbs and flowers. Planting in pots is the best of both worlds; it’s easy to grow gorgeous plants with little time, space and effort. Pre...
Start two to three weeks before the last frost date for your area. Plant one or two seeds per pot, thinning to one before planting outdoors. If you grow them to feed the birds, look for seedlings growing near the base of last year’s crop. They can be left to grow, or transplanted...
Of course a variety of herbs such as dill, basil and tarragon would also pair beautifully with those ingredients as well.So keep your deviled eggs classic or get creative – it’s up to you! And if you’ve got an awesome flavor variation you love, let me know in the comments below. ...
When growing spinach in containers, avoid water stagnation, which can lead to the development of rot and various fungal diseases. Also, avoid wetting the foliage. Keep the soil moist all the time but not soggy or wet. Make sure the pot has enough drainage holes at the bottom. Always water...
This Bolivian begonia will keep blossoming for a few weeks indoors before it drops its leaves for the winter. We have kept the tubers in the same pot for several years. Plants That Keep Growing in Winter Many of my annuals, herbs, and tropical plants will keep growing through the winter...
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 will germinate in temperatures as low as 50ºF (10ºC).Learn how to warm your soil in the spring. ...
Let's waste no time and jump right into the process of planting basil, whether in a pot or outdoors, and learn what it takes to keep it growing and thriving so you can harvest the maximum amount for your needs. As a quick bit of trivia, it's been accepted that basil originated in ...