gardening
Gardening Secrets: How to Grow Tradescantia
Narrow and deep pots are not suitable for Tradescantia. Its roots and above-ground parts grow quite quickly, and therefore the pots should not be narrow. In addition, containers with a small bottom will be unstable; one awkward movement and the pot will fly down behind the hanging shoots.
Diana Dashkevich plants gardening tips Garden 24 September 2023
Poor quality garden tools: Gardening advice
You can do gardening effectively only if your tools are good - they save you lots of time and energy, and you won't get irritated often. Meanwhile, not all garden tools are equally great, so you should know how to spot the bad ones.
Kate Yakimchuk tools quality choosing tips Garden 24 September 2023
Schefflera: Growing and Care
It is best to place the sheflera plant in bright rooms; it loves light, without it its leaves turn pale. But it is not recommended to place it in direct sunlight, as burns may form on the leaves.
Diana Dashkevich plants plants tips Garden 24 September 2023
Getting rid of old mulch: Gardening tips
Mulching is extremely beneficial, and it's pretty easy to do it - it doesn't usually take much time or effort to throw the mulch around. Meanwhile, it's not always easy to get rid of old mulch when it's time to replace it.
Kate Yakimchuk mulch mulching tips Garden 24 September 2023
Preparing and storing tomato seeds: Gardening tips
If you have a good harvest of tomatoes, then you can save some seeds to plant them later - it can save you lots of money! The key is to prepare and store your seeds correctly, so they can stay perfect for planting for months or even years.
Kate Yakimchuk seeds plants tips Garden 23 September 2023
Perfect grapes for home-made wine: Gardening advice
If you love making home-made wine, or would like to try making it on your own, then you need perfect grapes. It's even more enjoyable when you know that these are grapes from your own garden - it always tastes better!
Kate Yakimchuk grapes wine choosing Garden 23 September 2023
Not fertile garden soil: Gardening advice
To make plants thrive, you need to provide the best conditions for them - and one of them is having fertile soil. If your soil is infertile, then your plants won't get all the nutrients they need to grow strong and healthy, so you need to do something early.
Kate Yakimchuk soil fertilizer plants Garden 22 September 2023
Gardening Secrets: How to Grow Cissus
Indoor cissus vine is an unpretentious indoor plant that is successfully cultivated in the middle zone. It grows in the tropics and subtropics around the world.
Diana Dashkevich plants gardening tips Garden 22 September 2023
Plant hilling: Gardening advice
If you're new to gardening, then you've probably heard of plant hilling, but have you heard about how beneficial it is? Plant hilling is a gardening technique where you pile up soil or mulch around the base of a plant.
Kate Yakimchuk hilling plants tips Garden 22 September 2023
Tomato seeds versus seedlings: Gardening advice
Tomatoes are one of the basic vegetables that most gardeners love, but how can you grow them? There are two ways of growing them - from seeds or from seedlings - and each of them has some benefits.
Kate Yakimchuk tomatoes seeds seedlings tips Garden 22 September 2023
Cabbage growing: Gardening mistakes
Cabbage is a perfect ingredient for many dishes, including lots of salads, soups, and stews. It's pretty easy to grow it as well, but sometimes people who are new to gardening make the silliest mistakes while doing it.
Kate Yakimchuk cabbage vegetables mistakes Garden 21 September 2023
Drip irrigation: Gardening advice
If you've never heard of drip irrigation, then it might change your gardening routine forever! This irrigation system can make gardening way easier for you, and it can also benefit your plants.
Kate Yakimchuk irrigation drip watering tips Garden 21 September 2023
Growing hydrangea: Gardening advice
If you're looking for some new plants to grow in your gardеn, then look closely at hydrangea - a beautiful plant that might be perfect for you. It's versatile and is pretty low-maintenance, so it's perfect for both experienced gardeners and newbies.
Kate Yakimchuk hydrangea flowers tips Garden 21 September 2023
Save your garden after hailstorm: Gardening advice
Even if you're a good gardener, you can't control or predict everything - for instance, hailstorms. If your plants aren't protected in advance (and in most cases they aren't), then your garden might suffer - so what can you do?
Kate Yakimchuk hailstorm protection tips Garden 20 September 2023
Cherry versus sour cherry: Know your plants
If you want to grow more varieties of fruits in your garden, then consider growing sour cherries. This plant might seem pretty similar to regular cherry, but it also has plenty of differences in taste, size, and resilience.
Kate Yakimchuk cherry fruits plants Garden 20 September 2023
Lawns and wildflowers: Gardening tips
While some people want their lawns to be plain and green, others would rather see some beautiful flowers there. Good thing is that it's actually pretty easy to integrate some flowers into your green lawns, so they can look prettier.
Kate Yakimchuk wildflowers lawn tips Garden 20 September 2023
Sunflowers growing short: Gardening mistakes
Sunflowers are beautiful and beneficial plants that can sometimes grow really tall - often taller than an average person. Meanwhile, some gardeners notice that their sunflowers seem to be too short - but why so?
Kate Yakimchuk sunflowers plants mistakes Garden 19 September 2023
Why apples crack: Gardening insights
If you grow apples, then you can sometimes notice that some apples have small cracks on them. Apples can crack, which means they develop small splits or lines on their skin, usually because of changes in their growth and weather.
Kate Yakimchuk apples fruits Garden 19 September 2023
Low maintenance strawberries: Gardening advice
Strawberries are one of the most popular berries in the world because of their taste and flavor, so no wonder that gardeners love them a lot. If you want to plant strawberries in your garden, then you should check some low-maintenance options first.
Kate Yakimchuk strawberries fruits plants Garden 19 September 2023
Protecting perennials from cold: Gardening tips
Perennials are amazing for gardeners who can't spend too much time on planting new plants every spring. It doesn't mean they don't need your care or attention, though - you still have to protect them from cold before winter.
Kate Yakimchuk perennials tips Garden 18 September 2023