Banana peels contain lots of nutrients that help in building better root and stem structures in plants. So don’t throw those banana peels away instead use them to fertilize your plants. You can use banana peel fertiliser for all your vegetable and flower plants. Some of the nutrients that these peels contain include phosphorous, potassium, magnesium, calcium, manganese and sulphur. Potassium is a macronutrient that is essential for stronger root…
Calendula also called pot marigold is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. There are about 16 varieties of this plant and the flowers come in colours like red, yellow, orange and apricot. Calendula is native to Mediterranean countries. They can grow up to 2 feet tall and wide.Here is how to grow calendula from seeds. Growing conditions for Calendula These flowers can be grown during the spring…
Companion planting is a technique where different types of plants are grown near one another for certain reasons. Some of the reasons include reducing pest control, improving soil fertility, preventing weeds, and attracting pollinators and beneficial insects. Companion planting is similar to polyculture. By practising companion planting you can grow different types of plants in a small area and keep unnecessary pests and insects away from your garden. Companion planting…
If you find white trails or pale blotches on the leaves of your plants, you probably have leaf miners. Leaf miners are one of the species of insects whose larva lives in plant tissues and feeds on them. The most common leaf-mining insects include moths (Lepidoptera), sawflies and flies(Diptera). Leaf miners emerge as adults in spring and find a suitable leaf to lay their eggs. Eggs are laid within the…
Tomatoes are cool-weather crops that require fertile soil to grow well. Here are a few ways to improve your plant’s yields. Ways to Improve Tomato Yields 1. Burying the stems deeper When transplanting young tomato seedlings to bigger pots or the ground, make sure you bury the stems deeper. Since the hairs in a tomato’s stem can form their roots, burying the stems deeper builds a stronger root system. Just…
Butterfly pea flower (scientific name Clitoria Ternata) is a perennial flowering plant that is native to Southeast Asian countries. It is a vine that can grow up to 8 feet tall and 3 feet wide. It is easy to grow butterfly pea flower and requires less maintenance. This plant gives blue and white flowers and they can be used to make tea and natural colourings. It is also grown as…
Here are a few reasons why your plants may be wilting and how you can fix them 1.Underwatering We all know that plants that do not receive proper water can dry up. Plants will look droopy and the leaves will start to dry up. Insert your finger check the moisture level of the soil. If the soil is too dry, water it gently and your plants will recover within an…
Basil is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family. It is native to tropical Asia and Southeast Asia and is widely used for culinary and medicinal purposes. It is used to add flavour to dishes and soups. There are 50 to 150 varieties of basil. Some of the varieties that are commonly grown are sweet basil, purple basil, lemon basil and holy basil. You can either grow basil…
Every plant produces lots of seeds that can be used for the next year, if they are dried and stored properly. These seeds can also be shared with fellow gardeners. It’s best to grow native plants rather than hybrid and Gmos as native plants are more resilient to climate change. So it’s essential to preserve native seeds. Most seeds need to be dried properly anNow let’s see how to store…
When you have a backyard garden with all kinds of plants, you will also have to deal with a variety of pests that attack them. These pests end up draining the life out of your plants. One of those pests is whiteflies. These pests live on the underside of leaves. They are triangular and are about 1-2mm long. Each adult whitefly can lay hundreds of eggs. These pests suck the…
