Do you have a hard time saying goodbye to the pepper plants you tirelessly grew all summer when the frost hits? Overwintering your plants keeps them alive throughout the colder months so you can continue their growth the next year. But what exactly is overwintering, and how do you overwinter pepper plants? Overwintering is the …
Gardening
If you’re thinking of growing vegetables at home, peppers are a great candidate for you. This is especially true if you live in cities or don’t have outdoor space, since there are a wide variety of peppers that will happily grow in containers in whatever space you have available. Peppers are a great option when …
When you need a massive amount of soil for a large landscaping project, buying in bulk can be faster and cheaper than purchasing multiple smaller amounts as you need them. But there are some things you’ll need to think about and look into before going ahead with this gardening endeavor. To buy soil in bulk, …
Hydroponics is quickly catching on as a popular technique to grow food because of its unique ability to grow terrestrial plants in a liquid medium. Farming styles vary from place to place, and a distinct farming style that suits one person may not suit another, so whether the hydroponic method is suitable for you will …
If you’re looking for a sustainable option when it comes to watering your garden, you may have considered harnessing rainwater. By using rainwater instead of tap water, you will be able to save money on your utility bills while feeding your plants with a suitable water source. And you are also contributing to a more …
Seeds are the womb of a plant. They are fertile, mature ovules where an embryonic plant lies dormant. Nutrients are also stored inside the seed that the embryo consumes, and once it has taken in all these nutrients, the embryo must then either be planted to grow or else it will begin to age and …
There are few things more frustrating than not seeing your plants thrive and not knowing why. Especially when it’s a pepper plant and no pepper pods are developing! Why is that and how do you fix it? Your pepper plant not producing peppers could be due to issues with the plant’s temperature, insufficient soil nutrient …
Growing fruit trees and plants in containers is a great way to enjoy this fun and rewarding hobby even with limited or no yard space. Even if you are fortunate to have enough land to accommodate a tree, planting in containers comes with many benefits. Some of the fruit trees and plants that can grow …
Growing peppers indoors can be an extremely satisfying and rewarding hobby. Not only will you be able to learn about the different varieties and flavors, but you can always count on a delicious pepper to add to your recipes. While pepper plants are relatively undemanding, there are specific guidelines that you must follow to ensure …
If you have ever been to a garden center, had a plant-lover in your life, or have a green thumb yourself, chances are you have heard of loam or loamy soil. But what exactly is loam soil, and why is it so important for gardens and plants? Loam is a type of soil comprised of …
