As more and more people embrace the joys of gardening, the desire to cultivate fresh and nutritious vegetables in our own homes has never been higher. Whether you have a spacious garden or simply a few pots on your balcony, you can start planting your own delicious vegetables in a few easy steps. When you …
It’s the middle of spring, and your cucumbers have begun to grow either outdoors or in your greenhouse. They’d look almost perfect if it weren’t for the leaves, which are starting to turn yellow. Does this mean your cucumber is turning rotten, or that it won’t be edible by the time it’s ready to be …
Gardening is a process, and if you are new to planting and caring for plants, then it can sometimes be overwhelming. Gardening is a real skill, and it can take some time to really master this skill. However, it is very common for you to get attached to your plants very early on in your …
If you’re a plant owner, you know that taking care of your plants can be a rewarding experience. However, it can also be frustrating when you notice that your plant’s leaves are turning yellow. This is a common issue for geraniums, and it can be caused by a variety of factors, such as overwatering, nutrient …
Having plants in your home is a great way to improve the quality of the air and give your mental health a boost. They also provide some much-needed color and nature to your home which is super important, especially if you live in an urban area. However, no matter how careful you are with your …
Sweet potato plants are tropical climbers, most popularly grown for their edible tubers. These herbaceous trailing vines grow best in warm conditions and can grow up to 10 feet long, with a plentiful harvest in early fall. The best part about sweet potato plants is what they produce. Sweet potatoes are a starchy tuber known …
Tomatoes are plants that are known for being heavy feeders. They need lots of nutrients to grow and produce healthy fruit. But it’s a myth to think that just because tomatoes want nutrients in the form of fertilizer, they can be given tons of it at any stage of their growth. Knowing when and how …
Tomatoes aren’t known for being hardy plants. They can’t handle any frost, so they need to be protected during cold, icy winters if you want them to survive. But, it’s not just icy weather that affects or kills tomatoes – they can be damaged by cold temperatures when there isn’t any frost. If your tomato …
Depending on the type of tomato plant you’re growing, you could harvest upwards of 30 tomatoes on one plant. While you might plant tomatoes in the garden and forget about them, you might not realize that their flowers aren’t pollinating until you see that the plants aren’t producing any fruit. You can tell that your …
Pruning your trees and plants helps to encourage them to grow healthy fruit and blooms, but pruning them too much can cause them unnecessary stress. If you own lemon trees that look unruly or leggy, you might wonder if you should prune them. Lemon trees can benefit from regular pruning, even if you love their …