If you’re short on space outdoors but still have a green thumb, than a container garden is ideal for you.…
When it comes to creating privacy for your property, fences are naturally going to be your first consideration. However, for…
Ever heard the expression “Made in the shade”? Did you know that there are actually quite a few plants that…
A beautiful garden path not only gives you plenty of room to walk throughout the work that your green thumb…
Slugs in the garden can kill your plants. They are hermaphrodites. They can reproduce without mating and lay up to three dozen eggs several times a year. They hatch in just two to four weeks and reach adulthood in about six weeks. Some species of slugs in the garden can live up to four years.…
Yucca plants make nice borders. They look beautiful in gardens, are easy to transplant, and have medicinal value. Most of the yucca parts are edible including the roots, seeds, fruits and flowers. Background Yucca planting is popular in arid Southwest environments, but it is also used in landscaping in all climates. Yucca plants comprise of…
Apartment Gardening — your little space goes a long way! From herbs to vegetables, from flowers to cacti, there is something for everyone. Location As with other types of plant cultivation, your location for apartment gardening is of prime importance. If you have limited moving room, take advantage of your windowsills. Vertical gardening does wonders…
Worm composting is the method of utilizing worms into turning food scraps and other organic matter they eat into “vermicompost.” The entire process is called vermin-composting or vermi-culture. Bacteria is also a vital element for the decomposition process of the vermicompost. The end product is a nutrient-rich, soil conditioner and natural fertilizer. Additionally, worm composting…
Snapdragons are self-sowing annuals that have tiny blossoms with dragon-like mouth that the children enjoy to open and close. The dwarf varieties can reach up to ten inches and are good for edgings and borders. The taller ones grow to about two feet and are good for cut flower arrangements and for planting behind flower…
Grow your own wheatgrass in containers and you can likewise make your own wheatgrass juice. Actually, you can use it as food or as drink and the health benefits are numerous. Growing Wheatgrass in Containers If you are a beginning wheatgrass gardener, it is best if you choose containers with good drainage holes. Once you have learned…
