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Gardening insights: How local communities benefit gardeners and farmers
Local communities can actually benefit people, and they can be even more useful for gardeners and farmers. When you grow plants, you require lots of knowledge, tools, and time, and it's always better to share these things with others too.
Kate Yakimchuk local community gardening tips benefits farming Garden 25 January 2024
Gardening tips: When green pea plant becomes yellow
When a plant that is supposed to be green becomes yellow, then it's usually a sign that something is wrong with it. For example, if you notice your green pea plant becoming yellow and dry. then it's time to find the issue and fix it.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips green peas yellowing tips Garden 24 January 2024
Pilea: Growing and Care
It is better to grow Pilea in a fairly wide but shallow container, since the root system is located close to the surface of the soil. The width of the pot should preferably exceed its depth. When transplanting, the size of the container is increased by 2-4 cm.
Diana Dashkevich gardening gardening tips plants tips Garden 23 January 2024
Aucuba: How to Grow
Aucuba grows well in both deep shade and bright light. It is highly not recommended to grow variegated species in shady conditions, since the same decorative pattern will disappear from the surface of the plates.
Diana Dashkevich gardening gardening tips plants care Garden 23 January 2024
Gardening tips: Getting rid of an old tree
Sometimes it's time to get rid of old trees in your garden, especially when they're dead, ill, or take up too much space. Old trees often have strong roots, so it won't be easy – but it's still possible!
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips old trees removing ideas Garden 22 January 2024
Gardening tips: Choosing a perfect irrigation system
Nowadays, gardeners don't have to water their plants manually – modern irrigation systems work just fine! The thing is, there are too many types of irrigation systems you can choose from, which can be too complicated for a new gardener.
Kate Yakimchuk irrigation system gardening tips water choosing Garden 21 January 2024
Thyme: Growing and care
The planting of thyme with seeds is carried out in a bright place. The plant does not like a shadow and develops well under the rays of the sun.
Diana Dashkevich gardening gardening tips plants tips Garden 20 January 2024
Kochia: How to Grow
Flowering occurs in summer, producing round inflorescences. This plant is known for its ability to change color depending on environmental conditions. It is recommended to plant Kochia in open ground in early spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Diana Dashkevich gardening gardening tips plants care Garden 18 January 2024
Plectranthus: How to Grow
The root system is weak, so it is better to choose shallow and wide pots. It is not picky about the substrate; store-bought soil for palm trees or other decorative foliage plants is suitable. Good soil aeration is needed, so drainage is placed at the bottom of the pot.
Diana Dashkevich houseplants gardening gardening tips plants tips Garden 18 January 2024
Gardening tips: Protect your garden from rodents
Not only insects, but also rodents can be quite dangerous pests destroying your garden. These small animals can easily damage the plants, including their roots, stems, and fruits.
Kate Yakimchuk rodent gardening tips garden pests tips Garden 18 January 2024
Gardening tips: The most dangerous garden pests
Gardeners are well-aware of the damage that some pests can cause to their plants and harvest. While some pests can only slightly damage the fruits or leaves, other pests can completely destroy your garden.
Kate Yakimchuk garden pests gardening tips insects tips Garden 18 January 2024
Hosta: How to grow
Hosta soils need very fertile, rich in organic matter, loose, light and moist with a slightly acidic reaction (pH 6.0 - 6.5). In nature, they grow in floodplains and along the banks of streams. But they also do well on rocky soils. Therefore, this plant takes root well on an alpine hill.
Diana Dashkevich gardening flowers gardening tips plants care Garden 17 January 2024
Gardening tips: Moles in your garden – get rid of them!
While being mostly harmless, moles can sometimes create lots of problems for gardeners. These tiny animals can create lots of tunnels in your garden and damage plant roots, so it's better to repel them.
Kate Yakimchuk mole gardening tips garden pests tips Garden 17 January 2024
Gardening tips: Floods won't damage your plants – protect the garden beds!
If your garden can be easily flooded, then you constantly risk all your plants and harvest. Snow, rains, or rivers can easily destroy all your hard work, so you have to protect the garden beds and the plants.
Kate Yakimchuk garden beds flood gardening tips water Garden 17 January 2024
Plectranthus: How to Grow
The root system is weak, so it is better to choose shallow and wide pots. It is not picky about the substrate; store-bought soil for palm trees or other decorative foliage plants is suitable. Good soil aeration is needed, so drainage is placed at the bottom of the pot.
Diana Dashkevich houseplants plants tips plants care Garden 16 January 2024
Catharanthus: Growing and Care
In order for your catharanthus to thrive, it needs certain conditions. Firstly, he prefers bright but diffused light. Direct rays of the sun can cause leaf burns. Secondly, the room temperature should be moderate, within 18-25 degrees Celsius.
Diana Dashkevich flowers gardening gardening tips plants tips Garden 15 January 2024
Kupena: How to Grow
Kupena blooms from May to June with small tubular white flowers with a green border at the ends of the petals. In autumn the flowers give way to dark blue round berries.
Diana Dashkevich gardening gardening tips plants tips Garden 15 January 2024
Gardening tips: Growing apricots
Fresh apricots can be one of the most delicious fruits you can grow – both for cooking and eating raw. The best thing about them is that they aren't too hard to grow, especially if your conditions suit them a lot.
Kate Yakimchuk apricot garden trees gardening tips fruits Garden 14 January 2024
Aubrieta: How to Grow
This flowering garden crop is distinguished by its small height, as well as small inflorescences of pink, purple, white or azure. The leaves of aubrieta are endowed with denticles or have a solid structure. The flowering period of this perennial occurs in 2 stages.
Diana Dashkevich flowers gardening tips gardening plants tips Garden 14 January 2024
Gardening tips: Crop rotation mistakes
If you actually enjoy gardening, then you already know that crop rotation can be extremely beneficial for plants and soil. Meanwhile, not all gardeners do it correctly – so the method can turn out to be completely useless for them.
Kate Yakimchuk crop rotation gardening tips mistakes tips Garden 14 January 2024