Gardening

Growing Cucumbers: One of the joys of growing a summer garden is to cut a cucumber into slices directly from the vine and enjoy the first crispy, cool bite. The goal: to grow an abundance of cucumbers with a sweet, refreshing taste. But sometimes, no matter how hard you try, …

Way to Grow and Care for African Daisies (Osteospermum) African daisies (Osteospermum) really are a fairly daisy-like blossom with strange coloured petals and frequently, a blue core. Learn how to develop them in your backyard. Osteospermum, or even African daisies, have blossoms which appear quite familiar, yet completely overseas. You …

Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus) are all cool-season blossoms that grow readily in many gardens. They begin and finish the season with a wild splash of colour. Vibrant snapdragon flowers bloom profusely throughout trendy weather intensely saturated colours (virtually every colour ) and therefore are real standouts in the spring or autumn …

How to Plant and Grow Tomatoes. When it comes to growing your own fruits and vegetables, tomatoes give you the biggest bang for your buck. Tomato plants are cheap, deliver pounds of products, and fit even in the smallest backyards or balconies. With that said, you need to grow them …

Ground cover plants are all-round problem solvers: they store moisture, control erosion and provide living space for pollinators such as bees and butterflies. While grass is usually the best way to fill empty space, low-growing plants are sometimes a better – and more beautiful – option. There are so many …

Victory Gardens Are Making a Comeback Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic At the moment most of us feel that we have lost all sense of control. And since there is no guarantee that life will ever feel normal again, many people look for their own feeling of security, whether by baking …

26 Plants to Grow Side-By-Side Experienced gardeners know that a diverse mix of plants ensures a healthy and beautiful garden. Many believe that certain combinations of plants have extraordinary (even mysterious) powers to help each other grow. Scientific investigation of the process, called accompanying planting, has confirmed that some combinations …

Why You Should Always Plant Flowers in Your Vegetable Patch If you’re still growing flowers and vegetables on opposite sides of your garden, it’s time to rethink your garden plan. The accompanying planting of flowers and vegetables in the same beds is a strategy with which professional growers increase yields …

Handling a Vertical Garden the Right Way A vertical garden is an ideal item to incorporate at your home. A vertical garden is perfect for when you don’t have much space to use. There are many things you can do when planning a vertical garden. Watch the Hanging Features You …