Buckwheat is an annual flowering plant that grows up to 60cm. It is a pseudocereal that is related to sorrel, knotweed and rhubarb. Growing buckwheat in your garden can benefit you in many ways. Buckwheat is a short season that grows in 10-12 weeks. It grows best in the spring and fall seasons. It is neither frost-tolerant nor drought-tolerant. Buckwheat needs moist well-draining sandy loam soil to grow well. It…
Pomegranate trees are easy to grow and they can grow anywhere between 3 feet to 30 feet tall. They are not affected by any kind of pests and diseases and are easy to maintain. Pomegranate trees take about 3 to 6 years to mature and give fruits. You can grow dwarf varieties in containers. These trees are self-pollinating and help to attract many pollinators. Here is how to grow a pomegranate tree at home. Growing conditions…
Papaya is a tropical fruit tree that is native to Central America. It grows well in tropical and subtropical regions. Consuming papaya has a lot of health benefits such as improved digestion, eyesight and prevents cancer. The native papaya tree can grow up to 30 feet tall and the dwarf variety can grow up to 6 feet tall. You can grow papaya in your backyard or if you don’t have…
Stunted Cosmos plant Fertilizing your plants can help them to get the nutrients they require for their overall growth. But at the same time over fertilized plants can cause more harm than good. Overfertilizing your plants can burn their roots. Signs of over-fertilized plants: Luckily, you can still treat your plants during the initial stages of over fertilization reversing this condition. How to treat an overfertilized plant. Plants that are…
Coffee grounds have many uses in your garden. They can help in improving overall soil fertility. Although they can improve the soil they must be used in less amounts. You can mix coffee grounds with compost before using it on plants. Benefits of using coffee grounds for plants. Disadvantages of using coffee beans Certain plants don’t like coffee grounds. Some of them include Roses, chrysanthemums, garlic, lemon tree and sagebrush. How to use coffee…
Thrips are small microscopic insects that range from 0.5mm to 14mm in size. There are about 6000 types of thrips and most of them feed on plants. These insects feed on plants by puncturing the outer layer and sucking out the cell contents. This leads to silvering, and discolouration of the leaf’s surface which eventually kills the plants. They also leave excrement on the plant’s leaves and this can be…
One of the best ways to increase yields in your tomato plants is by pruning them. When plants spend most of their energy in developing branches and leaves the yield decreases. Pruning regularly can help in more flower and fruit production. Pruning your tomato plants helps to improve air circulation which reduces the risk of the plant getting attacked by disease. There are two varieties of tomatoes namely determinate or…
Okra is one of the vegetables that is widely used for cooking purposes in many countries. It is one of the easiest vegetables to grow for beginner gardeners. This plant belongs to the same family of hibiscus and can be easily attacked by pests and many insects. Practising companion planting is one way to reduce the attack of pests on your okra plants. Best Companion Plants for Okra 1.Cosmos Cosmos flowers help to attract bees, pollinators…
Herbs are one of the easiest plants to grow in your home as they grow fast and require less maintenance. Growing herbs in your home can benefit you in many ways. You get fresh herbs to add to your dishes and treat health problems.Here are few things to know when growing a herb garden: Planning a herb garden 1. Before planning your herbal garden, do some research and find out what herb grows…
Oregano is a low-maintenance herb that belongs to the mint family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows up to 31 inches tall. Oregano produces flowers that are white, pink or purple. It has been used since ancient purposes for medical and other purposes since the 18th century. Here is how to grow oregano at home: Growing conditions Oregano is a drought-tolerant perennial herb, that can grow best…
