Leeks have a milder flavor, are more nutritious, and are simpler to stomach than onions. They’re also simple to cultivate, cold-tolerant, and prohibitively expensive to buy in the grocery. What could be a better excuse to plant a large area of them…
Whether it’s parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme, or basil and borage, grow them organically. Learn how to cultivate tasty herbs without the use of pesticides. Steps: 1. Herbs can be cultivated in any location with at least half-day sunlight. Plant in organic…
Carrots are beneficial for you, as your mother always told you, because they are high in fiber and vitamins. They’re also lovely, with lacy, fernlike foliage that’s ideal for flower borders and containers. Carrots are a cool-season vegetable that thrives in temperatures…
It is important to water plants correctly. Incorrect watering leads to a poor root system, and this weakens a plant. Inconsistent watering can cause leaf wilt, leaf loss, soggy tissue and corky scabs on the underside of leaves. Weakened plants are also…
Bulbs tend to be hardier than other types of flowering plants and don’t need quite the same level of day-to-day care. Even so, there are a number of things you can do to help your bulbs thrive. How to Water Bulbs The…
Once you have your trees and shrubs at home, you’ll need to plant them, which requires a few basic tools and other pieces of equipment. With the following items at hand, you should be able to tackle virtually any tree- or shrub-planting…
Trees are usually defined as perennial woody plants that have one main trunk and many smaller branches that grow out from the trunk at some height above the ground. Shrubs, on the other hand, are usually described as low, woody plants with…
Do you want to be healthy and to save money at the same time? One of the best ways you could target both of these goals is by growing your own organic vegetable garden. It has been estimated that, for every $50…
Pre-germinating pumpkin seeds helps you increase the chances of successfully turning the seeds into seedlings when you start your planting project. This is useful when you started a bit late into the season and want to catch up. Sometimes when you do…
Growing your own vegetables is a great way for you to enjoy fresh, pesticide-free and nutritious greens minus the grocery expenses. If you have enough space in your garden and if you can commit a regular period for garden care and maintenance…
Preparing your own vegetable garden may require a lot of time and effort, but the payoffs are more than worth it. If you have a vegetable garden, you could enjoy nutritious produce minus the harmful pesticides, and your budget is happier, too….
