15 easy vegetables to grow during Spring
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 sudden frost occurs in your area your vegetables may not be able to tolerate such conditions and it can kill them. Certain spring vegetables can be started indoors whereas others should be sown directly in the soil. These vegetables come…
How to start a vegetable garden for beginners
Gardening is quite a fun hobby and it can be great for overall physical and mental health. Knowing the basics of gardening, before planning a vegetable garden can help to produce positive results. A beginner gardener can find things like compost making, seed saving, fertilizing, mulching etc a bit too overwhelming. It’s quite easy to understand these things and knowing about them before starting a vegetable garden can help to create a successful vegetable garden. How to start a vegetable garden for beginners: 1. Zones It is very important to know in which zone you live in. Each zone has its climatic conditions and each crop grows well in that…
Flowers that grow well in full heat
Summer is the best season to grow flowers in your garden. Planting a variety of flowers in your garden attracts pollinators, and beneficial insects and adds beauty to your garden. Flowers are also great companion plants for your vegetables. Some love the heat and grow well and give lots of blooms even in excessively hot conditions. Here are some of those flowers that grow well in heat: Flowers that grow well in heat 1. Sunflower Sunflowers are one of the most commonly grown flowers and they come in a variety of colours such as yellow, orange, mahogany and chocolate brown. They need well-drained rich fertile soil to grow. These flowers…
Best mosquito repellent plants
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 that mosquitoes hate. Plus, these plants are easy to grow and do not require much maintenance. Mosquito repellent plants for your garden: 1.Lemongrass Lemongrass produces a certain substance called citronella that repels mosquitoes. Besides repelling mosquitoes this herb is also…
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…
