Sunflowers are vibrant annuals that attract pollinators and beneficial insects. There are several varieties of sunflowers and they come in different colours as well. They are great companion plants that can be grown near vegetables and herbs. Best companion plants for sunflowers: 1. Corn Sunflowers and Corn make great companion plants. Both these plants grow tall and don’t compete for sunlight with one another. The deep roots of sunflowers help…
Eggplant is a summer vegetable that belongs to the nightshade family. It grows best in fertile soil rich in organic matter. This vegetable is vulnerable to pests such as whiteflies, mealy bugs and aphids.Practising companion planting is one way to get rid of these pests, improve fruit flavour and maximize space in your garden. Best companion plants for eggplant: 1.Marigold Marigolds are drought-tolerant, low-maintenance flowering plants. Growing them near…
Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that grows best in cool season. Growing spinach near herbs and other plants can help to repel many pests and insects from attacking your spinach. Lets find out the best plants that can be grown near spinach. Best companion plants for spinach: 1. Beans Spinach is a heavy feeder, growing beans near spinach can help to fix soil fertility. 2. Nasturtiums Planting nasturtiums at…
Companion planting is a practice where two plants are grown close to one another to benefit from each other. Practising companion planting can diversify your garden, maximise space, improve soil fertility, repel pests, attract pollinators and beneficial insects. Basil is an aromatic herb used for its medicinal and culinary purposes. There are many varieties of basil, the common varieties being holy basil, purple basil, sweet basil, Italian basil and Thai…
Starting flower seeds can be a cost effective and a satisfying process. Growing flowers from seed is a great way to add a variety of flowers to your garden based on the season. It can give you knowledge about the vast array of flowers.This article helps you to start flowers successfully from seeds. Before diving into how to start flower seeds. Lets find out the best flower seeds to start…
Seed starting is done 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Starting seeds earlier will give you a head start in the gardening season. Here are some of the best seed-starting tips that can help you to start seeds indoors successfully. 1. Use new seeds Old seeds become dormant after some time, plus they take a long time to germinate. New or fresh seeds germinate sooner, so its best…
Temperatures dip down during the winters and it may not be the best time for gardening. But you can still grow and take care of cold hardy plants during this time. Here are some tips for successful container gardening in winter. 1. Choosing the right kind of pot It’s necessary to choose a frost-tolerant container for winter gardening or else the container will crack. Wooden, Ceramic and thick plastic containers…
Winter is when plants like cold hardy vegetables and perennials become dormant. Although they become dormant they still need to be taken care of as metabolic functions happen within them. Taking proper care of them during the winter can ensure that they come back during the spring. Here are a few ways to care for plants in winter. 1. Mulching Mulching plants for 3 to 6 inches tall can help…
Perennial herbs go dormant during the winter season and regrow during the spring. These perennial herbs are cold hardy and some can tolerate very low temperatures. In this article, we discuss the best cold hardy herbs to grow in your garden. Here are some cold hardy herbs to grow: 1. Lemon balm Lemon balm can grow up to 36 inches tall and 24 inches wide. This herb grows best in…
Fruit trees are more susceptible to cool temperatures and frost which is why you should prepare fruit trees for the winter season. Trees naturally prepare for the winter season. To conserve their energy during this season, metabolism and active growth slow down during the winter season. When the ground freezes, it damages the roots so it’s important to protect the trees from root damage. Providing additional support when trees prepare…
