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Deadheading Marigolds: When to Do It, and How to Do It Right

Displaying numerous shades of golden yellow, pink and white prolifically through their life cycles, marigolds are one of the most popular choices for summer, because they can keep gardens and planting areas looking beautiful and cheerful all season long. But, just like any other kind of floral blooms, the blossoms will eventually begin to fade…

How to Grow Lavender

Growing lavender is not difficult, but you have to ensure there is sufficient root development before the winter arrives. For this reason, it is preferable to plant lavender in the spring, after the last frost, rather than in the fall. With hybrids, cuttings from the mother plant will produce  an exact replica. If you use…

How to Grow Eggplant

When growing eggplant, you will learn fast that it wants sunshine and a moist medium. Neglect its watering requirement, and it will give you small, bitter produce. Go for the drip irrigation approach, and you will fare better. The eggplant is from the same family as the pepper and the tomato. It is an excellent source of…

How to Grow Herbs Indoors

Growing herbs indoor makes it possible for you to enjoy them all year round. The indoor herbs’ requirements are basically the same as those grown outdoors. You need at least six hours of direct sunlight and a moderately rich well-drained soil. For growing herbs indoor that require more lighting than your condition provides, use grow…

How to Grow Potatoes

If you want success growing potatoes, you should use only certified disease-free seed potatoes from reputable garden centers. They are normally available during spring planting time. Avoid the temptation of saving a bag of potatoes you purchased from a grocery store intending to use them for the next planting season. If you insist, however, at least…