When you have a backyard garden with all kinds of plants, you will also have to deal with a variety of pests that attack them. These pests end up draining the life out of your plants. One of those pests is whiteflies. These pests live on the underside of leaves. They are triangular and are about 1-2mm long. Each adult whitefly can lay hundreds of eggs. These pests suck the juice of the plants causing them to turn yellow, dry up and wilt. Whiteflies can be found in temperatures that are warm and humid. Always check the underside of the leaves of your plants. Whiteflies attack all plants including vegetables…

Having earthworms in your garden benefits your plants and improves the soil. They are also known as farmer’s friends as they help to plough the soil thereby loosening the soil and helping plants to penetrate their roots into it. Earthworm manure also called as worm castings is a great fertiliser for plants. They contain loads of minerals like nitrates, phosphorous, magnesium, potassium and calcium that help in plant growth. Worm castings contain lots of beneficial microbes that help build soil fertility. Find out how to attract earthworms to the garden. Compost Worms are the ones that help in turning biodegradable waste to organic matter, by turning them into worm castings.…

Vermicomposting is the process of using worms that feed on organic matter and produce worm castings that can be used on plants. Vermicomposting is an easy process and you can get good compost for your plants when it is done in the right manner. Find out how to make vermicompost at home. Benefits of using vermicompost It is necessary to know the right kind of worms needed to make vermicompost. There are a variety of earthworms but the worms for composting are the red wrigglers and Eisenia fetida. These worms feed on kitchen scraps and organic waste to produce worm castings. Earthworms have a huge appetite and they eat a…

If you find tiny white insects sticking to your plant, you must get rid of them immediately. These insects are called mealybugs and they feed on the plant leaves causing them to turn yellow. If nothing is done to control these pests, they can multiply in large numbers. Each female is capable of laying up to 500 eggs. Mealy bugs can drain the life out of your plants. They share a symbiotic relationship with ants. Ants protect mealy bugs from predators in exchange for the honeydew mealybugs secrete. It is best to get rid of these pests when they are less in number. Ways to get rid of mealy bugs…

Starting flower seeds can be a cost effective and a satisfying process. Growing flowers from seed is a great way to add a variety of flowers to your garden based on the season. It can give you knowledge about the vast array of flowers.This article helps you to start flowers successfully from seeds. Before diving into how to start flower seeds. Lets find out the best flower seeds to start indoors. Before choosing the seeds to start indoors make sure they grow well based on the regions climatic conditions and the soil type. Here is a list of the best flower seeds to start indoors The supplies needed to start…

Seed starting mix is different from potting mix and it’s best to use seed starting mix to germinate seeds. This is because the seed starting mix is more sterile and you don’t need to lose your seeds because of any infection. Also, the seed starting mix is lightweight and spongy which helps tiny seedlings to spread their delicate roots. It is easy to make your seed starting mix instead of buying it from stores. You can save money by making your mix. Here’s how to make seed starting mix (DIY seed starting mix) Ingredients required to make seed starting mix: The main ingredients for making seed starting mix are Perlite,…