If you’ve ever been lucky enough to see wildlife in your own backyard, you probably appreciate the benefits of a wildlife garden. Wildflowers and plants attract butterflies and birds, and a bird feeder is a perfect place for a colony of songbirds to practice their wings. While many people may think that these creatures are […]
You can follow a number of tips for planting a garden box that will work wonders for your plants. We encourage you to try different things and see what works for you. As long as you follow a few simple gardening tips, then you can reap all the benefits that come from planting a garden […]
If you’ve gone looking for tips for sowing seeds in open ground, you’ve probably come across the idea of container gardening. This is where you grow your seeds in an enclosed container and can either be raised in a raised bed, or in a garden bed, or in a small pot. You can buy ready-made […]
Deadheading the flowers in your garden is essential to maintain your plant’s health and beauty. When you remove the dead leaves and branches from the plant, it helps to reduce the loss of nutrients that the plant receives. It also helps to improve soil fertility by removing excess water and nutrients from it. This will […]
Botanical insecticides for gardening come in many forms. Are you tired of the menace of pesky, pest-free insects? Then it’s time to invest in some powerful insecticides. This will deter garden-ripping pests like ladybugs and lacewings. Other more subtle insecticides like plant viruses, fungi, and bacteria can also be very effective in eliminating garden pests. No […]
Understanding common plant disorders is essential if you want to save money on your plant medicine bills. A simple glance at your garden plants, their leaves, and flowers can give you a clue of what could be wrong with them. Most garden plants have a series of flowers, leaves, and fruit which all appear healthy […]
The effects of light on plants are very powerful indeed. They have been proven to affect plant growth and development. There is a direct relationship between the amount of sunlight and the effects of light on photosynthesis. A lot of plants are sensitive to light. In the wild, they have to use the sun’s rays […]
The effect of nutrient imbalance on plants can have an impact on the health of plants. A nutrient imbalance can occur due to many reasons. It might be caused by too much or too little of one nutrient or the balance might be wrong in other nutrients. Plants are very sensitive to nutrient deficiencies and can […]
The effects of drought and waterlogging on plants depend upon the type of plant, the amount of water available in the soil, atmospheric conditions, and other factors. Plants in dry climates will generally do less well than those in more humid climes. They will also have a much harder time coping with the cold during […]
Insecticidal soaps for gardening, as the name implies, is a chemical that kills insects. It is not to be used directly on the plants. It may be dangerous if it is ingested and cause injury to the digestive system or other body parts. In fact, its use is restricted to the growth and development of […]