How to grow hydrangeas in a pot.
Hydrangeas are a beautiful addition to our garden beds. If you live in an apartment or do not have enough space for a garden you can grow them in containers. Hydrangeas come in shrub, tree and vine varieties. You can grow shrub variety of hydrangeas in a pot or container.Hydrangeas are toxic for both humans and animals so they should be kept away from pets and children. Hydrangeas produce flowers during the spring, summer and fall seasons. Types of hydrangea Some of the hydrangea varieties that can be grown in containers include panicle hydrangea, oak leaf hydrangea and Hydrangea macrophylla. Growing Conditions for hydrangea Here is how to grow hydrangeas…
Flowers to plant near vegetables
Growing flowers near vegetables can benefit your garden in a few ways. It can attract pollinators, repel pests and add beauty to your garden. Certain plants like nasturtium acts as a trap crop and marigolds help to repel nematodes. Flowers can also attract beneficial insects which feed on pests. Flowers to plant near vegetables 1. Calendula Calendula or pot marigolds are annual flowering plants that grow up to 10 inches tall. They help to attract pollinators and beneficial insects such as hoverflies. They grow best in fertile well-draining soil conditions. They do not grow in climatic conditions that are too hot or too cold. The best season to grow this…
20 Free valentines day colouring pages
Introduction Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to slow down, get creative, and add a little extra love to the day. Valentine’s Day colouring pages make it easy for kids and adults to relax, have fun, and create something meaningful using simple colours and cute designs. Whether it’s for a classroom activity, a cozy afternoon at home, or handmade Valentine gifts, these pages turn simple moments into sweet memories. Here are 20 free valentines day colouring pages. These pages are generated with the help of Colourify ai. You can check them out here. How to save the images: 1.Right click on the image and choose save as 2. Your image will…
How to grow corn from seeds in containers.
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 in containers. Growing Conditions This plant is not frost tolerant so wait till the mid-spring season until the soil has warmed up before growing corn. Corn is a heavy feeder and requires fertile well-drained soil to grow. It can tolerate…
How to prepare your garden beds for spring
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 your garden tools and sanitize them well so that you can use them for your plants. When tools are not sanitized properly, diseases spread easily from one plant to another. 2. Pull out the weeds If you find lots of…
6 Benefits of Raised Garden Beds
Raised garden beds are created by raising the soil above ground level and enclosing it with materials like wood, rocks etc. Growing plants in raised garden beds has many benefits. They can be filled with soil that is suitable for plants and vegetables. Raised garden beds can be built in any shape and size. They are effective especially when the ground soil is too compact and not suitable for plant growth. Benefits of raised garden beds: 1. Raised beds help to control soil erosion Heavy rains can cause soil erosion by washing away the precious topsoil that enriches plant growth. When enclosed raised beds are built, there is less chance…
How to grow insulin plant at home
Insulin plant (scientific name Chamaecostus cuspidatus) is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the Costaceae family. This plant grows 2 to 5 feet tall. Its flowers come in colours like yellow and orange. Flowers bloom during the spring and summer seasons. Here is how to grow insulin plant at home. Growing Conditions: You can buy a plant from the local nursery. If you are growing this plant in pots then plant it in a container that at least 16 inches deep and wide. The insulin Plant grows well when it gets partial shade and sunlight. It must get at least 3 to 4 hours of sunlight every day for good…
Reasons why plant leaves are turning yellow
A plant’s leaves may turn yellow due to a condition called chlorosis where the leaves are unable to make enough chlorophyll to produce a natural green colour. In general, the leaves turn yellow and fall off when the plant gets old. But when a young plant’s leaves start to turn yellow then there may be a problem. Once your plant’s leaves turn yellow they do not turn back to green. Instead they fall off. Reasons why your plant leaves are turning yellow and how you can fix them: 1. Watering When your plants do not get enough water, it starts to turn yellow. Make sure to water the plant well…
How to compost chicken manure
Chicken manure is rich in nutrients that can benefit the plants in your garden. It’s high in nitrogen and directly applying it to plants can burn their roots. It has to be properly aged before it can be used in the garden. Aged manure is manure that is simply set aside for a period of 4 to 5 months. Besides nitrogen other nutrients chicken manure consists of are potassium, phosphorous and calcium. Fresh chicken manure contains harmful pathogens that can affect the plants. Time and high temperatures can kill these harmful pathogens. Fresh chicken manure can be turned into aged manure in two ways before it can be used for…
7 Best organic fertilizers for flowers
Certain flower plants grow best in average soil conditions whereas others need fertile soil to grow well.The main nutrients flowering plants require are nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous. Phosphorus is one of the main nutrients that plants require for producing flowers. You can add either solid or liquid fertilisers to your plants. Solid fertilisers are slow-release fertilisers, but when temperatures get warmer nutrients are absorbed by the plants faster. Liquid fertilisers help plants to absorb nutrients faster. You can make your fertiliser from kitchen waste or other materials. Making your fertiliser means you will save more money and you will recycle biodegradable waste. Organic Fertilisers For Flowers: 1. Banana peel fertiliser…
