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. In this article we will discuss the signs of over-fertilized plants and how to fix it. 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 over fertilized fail to grow resulting in stunting. Following these steps can remove excess fertilizer in the soil making your plants grow again. Hope you found this…

Seaweed fertilizer is an organic slow-release fertilizer that is extracted from seaweed. It contains nutrients (nitrogen, potassium, phosphate and magnesium) and growth hormones (cytokinins, gibberellins, auxins) which help to increase soil fertility and plant growth. Using seaweed fertilizer helps to strengthen the plant’s roots and promotes the growth of bacteria, fungi and microbes in the soil. Here is how to use seaweed fertilizer for plants. Leafy green vegetables, tomatoes, roses and potatoes are some of the plants that benefit from this fertilizer. However, succulents do not benefit much from this organic fertilizer. One of the disadvantages of seaweed fertilisers is that it does not contain all the nutrients that a plant needs and must be mixed with other fertilizers such as compost or bone meal before adding…

Radishes are one of the easiest vegetables to grow in your home. They germinate fast and can be harvested quickly, also they can be grown in small containers too. Here are some reasons why your radishes may not be forming bulbs. Reasons why your radishes are not forming bulbs 1. Overcrowding. When radishes are planted very close together, they can end up producing smaller bulbs. Smaller varieties require at least 2 inches of space, whereas larger varieties of daikon varieties need at least 4 to 6 inches of space. Unless you grow small varieties such as the white icicle, radishes require at least 2 to 6 inches of space to produce big bulbs. 2. Optimum temperature Radishes grow best when…

Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a powder that is made from naturally occurring sedimentary rock. This sedimentary rock is formed from fossilized remains of hard-shelled microalgae. Diatomaceous earth consists of 80 to 90 % of silica. It can be used for various purposes and one of them is in gardening. It is non-toxic to pets. Here is how to use diatomaceous earth to control pests in the garden. How to control insects using Diatomaceous earth? Diatomaceous earth can help control pests such as mealy bugs, aphids, thrips, spider mites, beetles etc. Simply sprinkle some DE powder on the plant’s base and foliage. DE is not toxic and cannot harm the soil.…

Neem oil is a natural pesticide used in gardens. It is extracted from the seeds of the neem tree. Neem oil contains a substance called azadirachtin which helps to control pests such as mealy bugs, thrips, spider mites, whiteflies, fungus gnats, leafhoppers and Japanese beetles. It can also be used to prevent fungal diseases such as powdery mildew, leaf spot, scab anthracnose and black spot. Things needed to make neem oil pesticide for your garden. Spray bottle Cold-pressed neem oil Liquid soap How to use neem oil as a pesticide. How often to use on plants? You can use neem oil on your plants once in 3 weeks as a…

Cosmos is a low-maintenance annual flowering plant that is grown in many gardens. It belongs to the Compositae family and there are about 20 varieties of cosmos. The commonly grown cosmos varieties include cosmos sulphureus and cosmos bipinnatus. Cosmos sulphurous comes in colours such as yellow, orange and red. Its leaves are opposite and pinnately divided. Cosmos bipinnatus flowers come in pink, purple and white colours. Its foliage has a fern-like appearance. Cosmos are low maintanence flowers that grow well in average soil conditions. Here are some of the reasons why your cosmos may not be flowering. Reasons why your cosmos is not flowering: 1.Overfertilizing Cosmos grows well and produces…

Blossom drop on tomatoes is a common problem many gardeners face. You will find flowers blooming one day and the next day they will dry and fall off. Here are a few reasons why this problem occurs and here’s how to prevent blossom drop on tomato plants. Reasons for blossom drop on tomato plants: 1. High or low temperatures Daytime temperatures that are greater than 85°F(29°C) and lower than 55°F can stress your plants. When the temperatures are too high your tomato plants focus on survival dropping its flowers. When temperatures are low your plant eventually dies. Grow tomato varieties that are more suitable to your region’s temperatures. If you…

Bonemeal is fertiliser that is made by drying and crushing animal bones into powder. It contains several nutrients and minerals that benefit plants by improving soil structure and quality. Bone meal is rich in phosphorus, calcium and nitrogen. It contains trace elements like magnesium, iron and zinc. The NPK ratio of bone meal is 3:15:0. Root crops like radishes, potatoes, beetroots and carrots benefit from bone meal. Vegetable flowering plants like tomatoes and peppers also love bone meal. Here is how to use bone meal for plants. How bonemeal benefits your garden: Although bone meal can improve plant’s overall health it should not used in soil that has a pH…