With chemical removal rated at 9 out of 10 and transpiration rate at 9 out of 10, the Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) is the top air cleaning plant on the list. Here’s the one I got from Garden World, all transplanted in its nice new pot. The Boston fern isn’t from Boston and quite honestly…
I hope you will see that building raised beds will be a great investment of time and effort. Certainly the aim of this page is to show you that it is not rocket science and I am certainly no carpenter – that will become evident… please only send me encouraging comments ;-). Building raised beds…
Growing Jalapenos – How to Grow Jalapeno Plant The Jalapeno pepper plant is the most important plant in your garden if you are into mexican cuisine. Jalapeno plant belongs to the same family as any solanaceae which includes bell peppers, fiery bhut jolokia. Despite being in the same family of hottest chillies, jalapeno peppers are…
A terrarium is an enclosed space that hosts its own ecosystem. Very similar to a mini greenhouse. The ecosystem consists of plants or mosses and can even include animals like frogs and geckos. There’s no need to go and buy a ready-made product. Building a terrarium is fun and easy, the design limited only by…
Once there was a silly old ant. Thought he could move a rubber tree plant. Everyone knows an ant. Can’t. Move a rubber tree plant. For some reason, every time I look at my Ficus robusta, #9 on our air cleaning plants list, this song pops into my head. Now technically a “rubber tree plant” is…
Parsley, known by the botanical name Petroselinum Crispum, is a herb grown for its aromatic flavor. Parsley is used in many dishes and also used as a garnish. Growing Parsley not only is useful in the kitchen but also as a beautiful ornamental plant. Parsley leaves some what resemble cilantro in appearance. The nutritious plant…
LED grow lights can be used to provide artificial light to your plants. You’d most likely want to do this to grow veggies or herbs in places where there would otherwise be insufficient light, such as a garage or outside room. Or in seasons that would otherwise not provide sufficient light. Using grow lights gives…
‘Early Nantes’ Carrots Growing in Terracotta Pots Here are a few container gardening ideas for you to consider. In the green spirit of recycle, reuse and reduce, these suggestions make use of items you might normally throw away. Egg Cartons Egg cartons are great for starting seeds indoors while it’s still too cold to plant…
Growing Zinnias – How to grow ZInnia flowers Zinnia flowers (Zinnia Elegans) are very colorful and an addition to your garden that it will make it vibrant. With so many different colors and growing habits such as tall and dwarf, planting zinnias in your garden is worth it. In this article, you will learn how…
Growing Kale – Dino Kale Kale also known as borecole is a plant that belongs to the species Brassica Oleracea. Kale plant comes in green or purple leaves. Though it belongs to the same family of cabbage, Kale plant doesn’t form a head. Kale plant is very nutritious and is rich in iron and…
If you have a wonderful background and want to spend your leisure times with your beloved family members then try to brighten up your yard. You can also end up putting more privacy in it. So you do not end up you time looking at your neighbor’s garbage. The area spaces are small now days….
Some of you are probably wondering “What is swiss chard”, let alone how to grow swiss chard. If you are, this article is definitely for you. Swiss chard is a cool season leafy green vegetable. It is not only one of the most popular vegetables along the Mediterranean but it is one of the most…
Building a residence is certain to modify in a home; some are not ready to improve their garden for the better. It’s a great opportunity to set out to make a low-upkeep patio fit for engaging visitors and relaxing in the mid year. A blend of cleared and rock floors in attribute, light tints made…
How To Grow Potatoes In A Small Space Learning how to grow potatoes is worth taking the time to do, don’t miss out on the satisfaction and BIG flavours of freshly harvested homegrown potatoes – you wont be disappointed. This vegetable is now so common-place, with many more varieties being added over the years, it…
Container vegetable gardening has become a popular choice as our outdoor spaces have become limited. You can make use of whatever amount of space you have. There will be no need to dig or hoe – an added bonus for you folk – you know who you are ;0) – who just have a natural…
Imagine….a vegetable garden in your own back yard! Ideal for picking perfectly ripe, perfectly delicious tomatoes without having to wonder what chemicals went into growing them. …..or picking runner beans, plump and ready for eating, fresh off the vine for dinner. Imagine….all the ingredients for a salad at hand and ready when you are –…
Vegetable gardening has lately become just as popular as going to the grocery store fore produce. Vegetable gardening can produce vegetable that are usually cheaper than store bought, and vegetables from a home vegetable garden definitely taste better by far. Vegetable gardening is no different than growing herbs or flowers and if the proper steps…
Herb gardening is becoming more and more popular every day, and for a good reason. Herbs have practical value, serve a purpose, and with herb gardening you can actually use your plants. When most people think of herb gardening they automatically think of cooking, but herbs are also grown for their pleasant aroma and their…
Any reliable seed house can be depended upon for good seeds; but even so, there is a great risk in seeds. A seed may to all appearances be all right and yet not have within it vitality enough, or power, to produce a hardy plant. If you save seed from your own plants you are…
In deciding upon the site for the home vegetable garden it is well to dispose once and for all of the old idea that the garden “patch” must be an ugly spot in the home surroundings. If thoughtfully planned, carefully planted and thoroughly cared for, it may be made a beautiful and harmonious feature of…