Carrots are among the easiest garden vegetables to grow—and the most bountiful--given the right conditions. Learn to grow carrots.
Plant radishes near turnips to repel the flies. Place row covers over seedlings or set the plants through the garden fabric to keep flies from laying eggs in the soil. Mound diatomaceous earth or hot pepper around stems if maggots are in the soil. You can also mix wood ash into the ...
Remove the oldest unproductive canes to increase air flow through the bush. Test your soil's pH. Duke blueberry plants need acidic soil in which to thrive. The soil's pH should be between 4.0 to 5.0. If your soil is not acidic enough, add sulfur to increase the acidity of your soil....
After cutting, carefully dunk the peony heads in a bucket of cool water and swish around to remove any ants. There shouldn’t be very many at this stage, but you still don’t want to bring them in the house! Shake off the water and bring the peonies inside. At this point, you can...
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Soil type: Prefers moist, alkaline soils Height: Up to 12 feet Spread: 4 to 5 feet 5. Korean Boxwood Photo Credit: David J. Stang / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Korean boxwood shrubs, also known as Buxus sinica var. insularis, are perfect for edging garden beds. These shrubs ...
Pests and DiseasesAphids, Mealybugs, Fungal Leaf Spots, Stem Blight, Root Rot MaintenanceModerate Soil TypeRich and well-draining Soil pHNeutral (6.5-7.5) About Episcias are finicky tropical plants that make great houseplants and belong to the Gesneriaceae family. ...
Rose blooms turning brown before they have a chance to open is a common garden problem, and one that can frustrate gardeners to no end. There are several reasons for your roses turning brown, and several steps your can take to try to prevent it. If a ros
Soil requirements:Well-draining potting medium When to plant:Year-round indoors Wild orchidsgrow in warm regions of Asia and Central and South America. They are eitherterrestrial orchids, with roots in the ground, orepiphytes– air plants attached to trees that get water from the air. Many epi...
Onions prefer loose, well-worked, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Loosen the soil to 6 inches (15cm) deep and remove all lumps, stones, and roots. Add well-aged compost or a commercial organic planting mix to the planting bed before planting. Turn the soil under to 12 inches...