Mulching is an essential component in landscaping. It ties together the various elements in the garden and gives a natural flow to the yard, prevents excess evaporation, improves soil drainage, prevents weeds, and so on. In this article, we discuss the pros and cons of using volcanic rocks for garden mulch. What Exactly is Volcanic Rock? Lava …
Most gardening experts know which potting soil to choose for what plants, through years of experience in the garden as a profession or a hobby. They can pick out the best potting soils, and even make their own potting mix, according to the needs of the specific plant. They make it look so easy and …
All plant parents want to provide the optimum conditions for their plant babies to grow into healthy, large plants. Cacti, unlike many plants, are pretty low-maintenance. They are tough and extremely unfussy. Not to mention, absolutely beautiful. Because of these reasons, cacti are generally favored extensively as indoor plants. Cacti and succulents have also gained …
Building your own garden plot is a great summer DIY activity. You can use the prepared plot for cultivating and growing fresh edibles such as fruits and vegetables or lovely, fragrant flower plants of your choice. However, many people find the mere thought of preparing a garden plot daunting and challenging. It really isn’t so …
Gardening enthusiasts are constantly looking for ways to include more plants in their gardens or backyards. Planters display your favorite plants and flowers and highlight them. A variety of different types of planters also adds more personality to the garden. Along with concrete planters and terracotta planters, you can also use wooden planters. The best …
When people think about growing crops or gardening, they instantly picture themselves getting down and dirty with soil. While burying seeds under the earth is the traditional way of growing plants, it’s not the only one. Some techniques allow gardeners to carry out plantation without using the soil. One such method is hydroponics that uses …
Who says you need a wide-open yard to grow a garden with your favorite herbs, fruits and vegetables? If you are a city dweller, living in an apartment or any other area with limited outdoor space, let this not deter you from having your dream garden. With urban gardening, you can grow the vegetables and …
Gardening is a complicated activity. There are multiple aspects that one needs to consider when getting down and dirty in the soil. From the quality of seeds to the ground’s fertility, a grower has to ensure that they provide all the desirable growing conditions for the crops they wish to harvest later. If any of …
Many people become interested in growing crops and becoming a gardener at some point in their life. But sadly, not everyone has the necessary means to materialize their desire to become a gardener. Often, aspiring gardeners don’t have enough outdoor space for gardening, or they don’t know how to go about it. Either way, a …
Mint is one of the most favored plants for urban gardening and is known for its vigorous growth. Unlike the tough-to-grow houseplants, mint is extremely easy to grow as it doesn’t have any complicated growing needs. Anyone can plant this aromatic herb in their homes regardless of their gardening expertise. Whether a person is a …