Pruning is an activity used for various reasons among gardeners, agriculturalists, and horticulturalists. The primary reasons for pruning involve improving plant health, restricting growth, and improving the quality of the flowers and fruits produced. Bottom pruning involves snipping away leaves from the base of a plant and is used when you want to protect the …
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Many people who develop an interest in gardening start to understand the basic needs of the plants they’re growing, including the type of soil, amount of water, and fertilizer needed. However, many new gardeners also need to understand their plants’ sun requirements. In gardening, partial sun means that plants get direct exposure to sunlight between …
Is your cilantro plant showing signs of poor health, such as yellowing and wilting? Identifying the exact cause of your plant’s declining health can make sure that you make timely and effective corrections to revive it. It also takes out the guesswork, preventing you from unknowingly making the situation worse. Here are 7 reasons why …
Originating in Tabasco, Mexico, Tabasco peppers are juicy, hot chili peppers with an intriguing smoky flavor. The McIlhenny Company popularized this pepper with their signature Tabasco® Original Red Pepper Sauce. Today, it’s one of the most well-known peppers around the world—and gardeners can’t get enough of it! Tabasco peppers need full sun, warm temperatures, consistent …
Watering is an essential step to keeping your plants healthy and thriving. But it can be hard to determine how much water to give your plants, and how frequently you need to water them. Overwatering and underwatering can be bad for your plant’s health, so how do you ensure you’re giving your plant the exact …
If you’ve decided to start a vegetable garden, one of the most recommended plants to try first is the tomato plant. But, with so many varieties to grow, it can be hard to know where to start. So which type of tomato is better? Determinate tomatoes will grow to a set height, produce all their …
In 2018 about 35.3 million tons of food went to landfills in the U.S. Worm bins can help to reduce this figure, as they convert kitchen scraps into beneficial compost for gardening. You can get worm bins in stores and online, but they’re also easy to make right at home. To make a composting bin, …
Bacillus thuringiensis, also known as Bt, is an organic insecticide. Many have reservations when it comes to insecticides, especially since they are known to cause harm. So, before you buy Bt and use it in your yard, you probably have some questions. Is it truly organic? Will it even work? Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a …
Ornamental pepper plants are the most beautiful, colorful, and unique pepper plants out there. Growing one at home can add a splash of color to your home or garden. There are over 50 varieties of ornamental pepper plants that come in a variety of sizes, colors, and tastes. Ornamental pepper plants are plants that produce …
Heating your greenhouse during winter or cold nights can be tricky or expensive. Luckily, there are many methods to heating a greenhouse that are safe, environmentally friendly, cheap, or even free. To heat a greenhouse, consider the use of composting, insulation, or an electric or rocket mass heater. Some people have had success with bubble …