Chicken manure is rich in nutrients that can benefit the plants in your garden. It’s high in nitrogen and directly applying it to plants can burn their roots. It has to be properly aged before it can be used in the garden. Aged manure is manure that is simply set aside for a period of 4 to 5 months. Besides nitrogen other nutrients chicken manure consists of are potassium, phosphorous…
Insulin plant (scientific name Chamaecostus cuspidatus) is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the Costaceae family. This plant grows 2 to 5 feet tall. Its flowers come in colours like yellow and orange. Flowers bloom during the spring and summer seasons. This plant has anti-diabetic properties. It contains proteins, iron and antioxidants that help to control blood sugar levels. Here is how to grow insulin plant at home. Growing Conditions:…
Rosemary is an aromatic herb that is grown for culinary purposes. Why your Rosemary is dying 1.Watering Both overwatering and underwatering can harm your rosemary plant. Make sure to check the soil’s moisture levels before watering. If the plant is overwatered then you will notice browning of the tips of the leaves. Overwatering harms the roots leading to root rot. This turns the branches brown. Avoid watering your plant for…
Chives is a perennial herb that is native to Asia and Europe. Growing chives in your garden can help to repel certain insects and attract pollinators. The leaves of chives can be used for cooking purposes. The commonly grown chives are namely Common chives and Garlic chives. Common chives can grow up to 15 inches tall and they are cold hardy plants. Garlic chives can grow up to 20 inches…
A plant’s leaves may turn yellow due to a condition called chlorosis where the leaves are unable to make enough chlorophyll to produce a natural green colour. In general, the leaves turn yellow and fall off when the plant gets old. But when a young plant’s leaves start to turn yellow then there may be a problem. Once your plant’s leaves turn yellow they do not turn back to green.…
If you are planning to raise chickens then it’s necessary to know about the basic requirements that chickens need. Raising chickens means getting healthy eggs and meat, but it can be a lot of work too. Beginners Guide to Raising Chickens: 1. Choosing the right chicken breed It’s best to know about the different breeds of chickens before buying a particular breed. It is also important to choose a breed…
Each vegetable plant has its requirement to grow well and give yields. All plants require the basic nutrients nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous(N-P-K). The right kind of N-P-K ratio is necessary for improving the overall quality and yield of the plant. Okra needs fertilising from the beginning of its growth to grow into a healthy plant and give good yields. Also, fertilising okra plants helps to suppress pests and other diseases.…
Lavender is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can grow up to 3 feet tall and help to attract a lot of pollinators into your garden. You can grow them in your garden beds or containers. Lavender flowers come in a variety of colours like purple, pink, blue and violet. The best variety of lavender to grow in your home is French lavender. However French…
Salvia is a drought-tolerant plant that belongs to the mint family. It can be grown as an ornamental plant and it requires less maintenance. Its flowers come in colours like white, red, yellow and blue. Growing salvia in your garden attracts a lot of pollinators. At the same time, the pungent smell this plant produces repels garden pests. It is tolerant to frost too. Here is how to grow salvia…
Beetroots are cool-weather crops and there are many varieties of beetroots. The best variety of beetroot to sow is the variety that is bolt-resistant. Both the leaves as well as the roots of this vegetable are edible. You can grow beetroot from seeds. Growing conditions for Beetroot Beetroots need fertile well drained soil and lots of sunlight to grow well and give big bulbs. Beets prefer alkaline soil and can…
