Pansies are biennial flowering plants that come in many colours yellow, orange, violet, red, purple and other bicolours. These flowers can grow up to 9 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter. They can spread for about 2 feet. Both the pansies blooms and leaves are edible, and these flowers can be used as colouring agents and they are rich in Vitamin A and C. Here’s how to grow pansies…
Sweet peas is a flowering plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. Its scientific name is Lathyrus Odaratus and unlike the common garden peas, sweet peas are poisonous and should not be consumed. It is an annual flowering plant that produces a variety of flowers that come in colours like blue, pink, purple and white. This plant is grown for aesthetic purposes as it produces colourful flowers that give a…
Corn is a warm-season crop that is native to America. It was commonly grown as a companion plant to Beans and Squash in the three sisters method. Corn is a grass and is a member of the Poaceae family. Consuming corn has many health benefits. It can be grown in homes and home-grown corn is more nutritious and has more health benefits. Here is how to grow corn from seeds…
Gaillardia is a perennial flowering plant that is native to North America. There are about 30 varieties of this plant that come in colours like red, yellow, and orange. These plants are low-maintenance perennials that grow 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. This plant is also resistant to pests. Some of the varieties of gaillardia that can be grown include Arizona Sun gaillardia, Gaillardia Fanfare and Gaillardia Aristata. Gaillardia…
Spring season is the best time to grow cold hardy vegetables. The ground warms up during this season but still, the temperatures can be a bit low and cold hardy vegetables are the best to grow during this time. Cool hardy vegetables grow fast and can be harvested sooner. It is important to know a 10-day weather forecast in your area before you start planning your spring garden. When a…
Spring is the season when the soil warms and is the best time to grow your favourite vegetable and flower plants. Preparing the garden soil beforehand can help you to create a successful garden. If the soil in the backyard is not ideal for growing vegetables and flowers you can still grow them in raised garden beds. How to prepare garden beds for spring 1. Clean your garden tools Sharpen…
Seeds started indoors have adapted to conditions indoors. These seedlings find it difficult to adapt to external climatic conditions within a day or two. Hardening off seedlings is a process that is followed to help seedlings adapt to external climatic conditions. Before bringing the seedlings outside make sure the temperature is above 45°F. When your seedlings start to adapt to external conditions, their cell walls start to harden and their…
Are you a beginner in gardening and want to know how to start your seeds indoors? Then this article can help you. Seeds are started 6 weeks before the last frost date. Seed starting can vary based on your location and the type of seeds you sow. Certain seeds find it difficult to recover from transplants so they must be sown in the soil directly. Others can be sowed and…
Annual flowers grow, produce flowers and die within a season. On the other hand, perennials can live for 2 years. By growing annuals in your garden, you can grow different varieties of flowers each year. Annual flowers bloom and produce more flowers when compared to biennials and perennials. Growing them in the borders of your garden adds beauty. Growing them near your vegetables can help to attract beneficial insects that…
When you have lots of mosquitoes in your backyard it can be difficult to enjoy outdoor activities. Besides sucking your blood and causing itches, mosquitoes can also spread lots of diseases. Mosquito-repellant creams contain chemicals that can harm our health. Growing certain plants in your garden can help to repel mosquitoes. You can grow these plants in walkways, near children’s play areas or on patios. These plants emit certain fragrances…
