Plant owners know just how difficult it can be to figure out what plants need,especially when leaves start browning or wilting(枯萎). But it turns out that plants may have been telling you all along. A new study found that when plants are stressed, they send out specific sounds that ident...
Plant three cloves in a 20cm-wide pot, five or six in a 30cm one. Feed from April when you see strong spring growth, using a high nitrogen feed such as dried chicken manure pellets. Stop feeding in mid-May. Watch the video, below, to see Monty plant garlic in a container, with ...
It’s a non-obtrusive method of propagation and you can use it every year to increase your plants. You can also use this method to take cuttings from more unusual lavenders. If a friend has a beautiful plant in their garden, why not ask if you could take cuttings and then share some...
Remove faded, old, or dead blossoms (a practice called “deadheading”) to both improve blooms and attractiveness, especially for the larger-flowered petunias. Deadheading prevents seed pods from competing with blooms for the plant’s food supplies. Clippings can be added to a compost pile to b...
Use a knife or clippers to cut the fruit off the plant. Pulling it may damage the vine. Keep on picking! If you don’t, as plants mature, they will stop producing. Any cucumbers left on the vine too long will also get tough skins and lower plant productivity. ...
How do you keep fresh flowers from dying? Fresh flowers need to be in clean water to prevent them from wilting and eventually dying. But you can also extend their life by trimming their stems when you get them home. Adding a bit of plant food to the vase can also help your cut flower...
If the plant doesn’t lose the excess chlorine, the chemical will damage the tissue of the plant, which can lead to wilting and the demise of the plant. Is Tap Water Safe for Plants? Most houseplants can tolerate tap water.The minuscule amounts of chlorine in tap water don’t affect th...
Ade. S fromMy Star Gardensuggests “lifting up the pot after watering to get a feel for the weight, then lift it again after 1-2 weeks – if it feels lighter, you’ll know it needs watering!” 2. Not Enough Water Too little water causes this plant to wilt as it doesn’t like it...
Pepper plant wilting can result from water overflow, submerging or poor soil however, it could also be a sign of something more serious, such as an infestation of a pest or disease. Find out more about the reasons for wilted pepper plant and how is possible to do in order to assist it...
We decided against using a plant sensor, as the B-hyve is smart enough to watch the weather on its own. Also,plant sensors as a category are wilting. As the seasons progress, we'll keep our eyes open for a new good option if we need more refinement. If you want your system to be...