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African Violets are known as a difficult plant to grow and maintain indoors. However, they are beautiful plants that bloom all year long, they also live for years and are inexpensive to buy. They...
I've found this method of growing tomatoes on my deck very fruitful. You need a deck with some amount of sunshine as tomatoes love the heat so place them appropriately and you will enjoy many...
Chemicals from building materials, furniture, and even air fresheners can make indoor air toxic. By simply adding some greenery can help. Houseplants give off oxygen and help remove chemicals...
Doing one simple thing to your tomato plants will insure you have more tomatoes with better flavor than you ever thought possible from one plant! Many of you will read this and say... Yeah Right!...
Everything you need to know about Hosta and how to plant, split and grow this beautiful ground cover
While growing up, my mother has always sectioned off a portion of the back yard to plant a few vegetables or (and) fruit. Even now she has a few green beans growing, hot peppers, tomatoes,...
Adjusting your soils pH to match your plants needs can be done in a few easy steps.
Who would not like to buy their groceries for a fraction of what they are paying now. Money has to go farther than ever before, or so it seems to us and food is one thing we cannot do without. If...
Go green with growing your own vegetable garden and planting flowers around your home. You will find you do not need a huge garden area, just pots or shared space with access to existing water...
Oh, the wonderful things that pure aloe vera gel can be used for. For years, I knew that the gel from the aloe vera plant was a good healing agent when applied to burns, scrapes and wounds. But I...
The Aloe Vera plant is a natural medicinal miracle plant. I'm sure you have heard that it can be used to heal burns, but allow me to tell you what else you can use your green spiny plant for.
If you are thinking about buying or have already purchased a "Topsy Turvy" planting system you will need to figure out where to hang it and choose which tomato variety to plant into it. ...
Pineapples are a healthy fruit, tart when not quite ripe, and juicy when well ripened. When you get ready to cut a whole pineapple, slice off an inch across the top, and use the crown to plant and...
You have heard the saying “my house is making me sick”. Chances are it’s true. There are high levels of pollution in our homes. Cleaning products, tobacco, paint, varnishes, and ammonia are...
During the season of fall, the days are shorter and the nights are cooler. Fall marks the end of summer and thus there are many tasks to complete. Here are some tips on how to prepare your...
Sunburned skin or lips can be very painful. The aloe vera plant can reduce the redness,inflamation and pain that sunburn causes. It can give you a lot of relief. The Ancient Egyptions used aloe...
If you've made changes to your house and now find that a tree is to close to a window, roof, or foundation. Or maybe you're selling your home and just want to take some of your smaller trees with...
If you love grilling, then you'll love this barbecue garden! Since most BBQ's are kept on the deck or patio, it makes sense to grow this garden in containers. Keep a pair of scissors nearby, so...
There are two types of people, cat lovers, and non-cat lovers. I love cats. If you feel the same way, then this article is for you! Most cats love being inside when it rains or when it is...
Did you know that it's easy to transform the humble sweet potato into a beautiful house plant? Most people spend a lot of time indoors where air conditioning and improved insulation reduce air...
Dry you own seeds and plant them.
Growing your own Salvia divinorum has endless benefits, but I won't go into that. If you're already hip to the jive, then here's the skinny on how to grow your own Salvia divinorum plant.
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It may feel aggravating when thinking of spending money to have a beautiful garden, and flower gardens may also add to the expense of creating nature's eye candy. Gardening does not always have...
Never again find that you have no onions for that special recipe. Live in a cold climate, that's ok. Live in a small apartment, that's ok. Grow them on your kitchen table. Your potted onions...
If you’re hooked on Amaryllis, harvesting seeds from your favorite plants can be a fun and economical way to increase your Amaryllis population. It’s also a great educational project you can do...
A flower bed using an old tire was very common many years ago. Today I really don't see that many. First you need to get an old tire. I suggest a tractor tire. You can go to a truck garage and...
This is a continuation of my series about dangerous herbs. Part II is also about those herbs that can actually be lethal.
Will March come in like a lion or lamb? Itching to get out in the garden but don't have one? With the days getting longer you will want to do more and more outside. But when April showers bring...
Spring onions are one of the first vegetables to pop up in the Spring garden. While there are different varieties of onions, spring onions have a distinctive, sweet flavor which comes from picking...
Compost is nothing more than decomposed plant material, so you don't need a fancy bin to make your own compost. You can create compost in a heap on the ground, but most gardeners think that...
Eggplant is one of the most delicious recipes of the vegetables of temperate climate areas. Eggplant reduces high blood cholesterol, works as antioxidant in your body and is a good source of...
Autumn is the time of year when you plant daffodils. You can plant the bulbs from late September to mid November, or until the first hard frost. The daffodil flower comes in many colors as well...
Ajuga is a creeping evergreen perennial groundcover with three seasons of beauty. This creeping groundcover looks great growing under bushes or amongst other shade tolerant perennials. Here...
For a few years now I've been planting spinach on my back patio. Ever since the scare over spinach I won't buy it in the store. I'm going to share with you how to have fresh spinach all summer long.
Snap beans are a popular home garden vegetable. They are fairly easy to grow and produce earlier in the season. They are called snap beans, because they snap in two when they are ready to be...
If you plant, remembering to water and fertilize your lemon trees with care is not only crucial but will help result in consistently healthy, attractive trees, as well as a quality harvest. Follow...
African violets come in shades of white to deep purple with a variety of simple petals to elegant, ruffled ones. It doesn't matter which variety of violet chosen the needs are the same. Be...
Avocado trees can be grown easily from the pit you usually throw out and make a great house plant. After a few years in the right climate they can be planted outdoors and produce fruit.
If you garden, then you likely have acquired an assortment of plastic plant containers from your local nursery or garden center. And if you have, you likely have also questioned what to do with...
Do you own a plant hanger? You know, a Shepherds Hook?? Well, if you are lucky enough to own a few you can have a great Halloween front yard decoration. I will explain in a few easy steps how...
The biggest reason our plants fail is because their roots do not have room to grow. There is an easy fix to this problem. Repot the plants in bigger pots.
When one thinks of the month of May, they think of old fashion lilacs. This particular lilac has large fragrant flowers and is available in the shades of lilac, purple, and red. Plant the...
This method for growing incredible organic container tomatoes on your balcony or porch uses little known “beyond organic” methods for boosting tomato growth, but it can cost relatively little. The...
This year I've spent a lot more time outdoors in the garden. One of my favorite ways to garden is in flower pots. But its always disappointing when you go away on vacation and arrive home a week...
All green plants need light. The type and amount supplied to your African violet will determine whether or not the plant will grow to be healthy and attractive. There are two light types:...
Poison ivy is a type of plant that is commonly found growing in wooded areas or in your backyard. The plant releases a potent oil called Urushiol. Unfortunately this oil causes an allergic...
If you use herbs in your cooking you can run up a bill just by purchasing herbs alone. Herbs add flavor to your meals and also are healthy for you. In the summer months you can plant herbs in...
Want to save energy ? Plant some trees.
Everyone has a time when ideas are stuck behind an invisible wall. This is called writers block. You look at something and. your mind should be saying people will love to read this but your mind...
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