Another household item we can repurpose in our gardens is vinegar. Used in combination with salt, you can achieve a good weed killing effect in a natural, eco-friendly and pet-friendly way. The problem with most commercial weed killers is not that they don’t eradicate weeds, … How to Use Salt and Vinegar to Kill Weeds? read more »
Otherwise known as a raised garden bed, a Hugelkultur bed has its origins in Eastern European and German farming. Today, it’s used successfully in permaculture gardening across the world. The idea behind this hundreds of years old practice is to mimic how water is conserved … What is Hugelkultur? How to Build a Hugelkultur Garden Bed? read more »
Bananas are a good source of potassium, phosphorus and calcium. To varying degrees, these nutrients are beneficial to both humans and plants. You can repurpose banana peels as an organic plant fertilizer in your garden, and in this article I will teach you how to … How to Use Banana Peels to Fertilize Plants? read more »
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, if you have a garden, you’re going to have ants too. Normally, ants in the garden aren’t a big deal, unless they’re fire ants, whose bites are something you’re going to remember. So, let’s say, you want to get rid … How to Get Rid of Ants Naturally Outside in Garden? read more »
Seasonal changes dictate many of our gardening habits including the time we choose to plant trees. Some are adamant that spring is the best time to plant trees, others swear by planting trees in the fall. There’s truth to both sides, but is one season … Best Time to Plant Trees – Fall or Spring? read more »
Whether you’re baking cake or whipping up an omelet, you’re left with a few eggshells that you usually throw away. This time, how about doing a little experiment? Keep the eggshells and use them as fertilizer for your garden! Below I cover the ways you … How to Use Eggshells to Fertilize Your Garden? read more »
Epsom salt has many household uses, one of which includes using it on plants. But is it any good? And should you use it on houseplants? Using Epsom salt in the garden isn’t a novelty or a fade. The practice has actually been around for … How to Use Epsom Salt on Houseplants? read more »
Like coffee, tea bags and loose-leaf tea are also used as fertilizer for houseplants. I must confess that I have never used nor were ever inclined to use tea bags on my houseplants until very recently. How good are tea bags for houseplants? Should you … Are Tea Bags Good for Fertilizing Houseplants? read more »
Most house plants will require fertilizing to keep them growing into healthy plants. You can buy commercially available houseplant fertilizers or use natural fertilizers like compost that you can make at home. Coffee grounds are commonly used as a natural, cheap and readily available houseplant … Can You Use Coffee Grounds on Houseplants? read more »
Whether summer or spring, yellow flowers are always a cheerful sight in any garden. If you want to plant shrubs or trees with yellow flowers in your garden, I’ve put together a list of 15 stunning yellow shrubs and trees that will jazz up even … 15 Stunning Shrubs & Trees with Yellow Flowers read more »
