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Benefits of having a kitchen garden
Most of the food that we eat today is grown using pesticides and they do more harm than good to our health. At the same time, these pesticides destroy our soil, water, and biodiversity. Having a kitchen garden can benefit you and the environment. Fruits and vegetables that are grown in kitchen gardens are more nutritious and benefit our health. Benefits of having a kitchen garden 1. Provides clean air Having more plants in your garden can help you breathe clean air keeping your lungs healthy. If you are living in a polluted city, it’s a must that you have more plants. 2. You get Fresh herbs You can pluck…
How to fertilise container plants.
Plants grown in containers need to be fertilised regularly when compared to plants grown in the ground. This is because plants grown in containers get access to less soil and nutrients get depleted within 6 weeks. Knowing how to fertilise your plants can help you to get a healthy plant that gives good yields. How to fertilise container plants Basic nutrients that plants need The basic nutrients that plants need are nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. These are macronutrients for our plants. The basic micronutrients that plants need include calcium, magnesium, manganese, boron, and zinc.Nitrogen is essential for foliage growth in plants. Phosphorous is needed for overall plant growth, it also…
Best companion plants for tomatoes.
Companion planting is a technique where two plants are grown near one another so that they benefit from each other. Practising companion planting in your garden is an excellent way to attract pollinators, beneficial insects, and repel pests. When herbs and flowers are grown near vegetables they help to improve the flavor of these vegetables. While certain plants benefit from each other certain plants don’t benefit when grown next to each other. Growing certain herbs and flowers near your tomatoes can improve the flavour of the fruit, increase pollination and repel pests. Best companion plants for tomatoes Flowers 1.Cosmos Growing cosmos near your tomato plants helps to attract bees and…
How to start seeds indoors.
Are you a beginner in gardening and want to know how to start your seeds indoors? Then this article can help you. Seeds are started 6 weeks before the last frost date. Seed starting can vary based on your location and the type of seeds you sow. Certain seeds find it difficult to recover from transplants so they must be sown in the soil directly. Others can be sowed and transplanted outside when the weather conditions are warm. Materials needed for starting seeds indoors How to start seeds indoors:
How to grow nasturtium from seeds in containers.
Nasturtiums are annual flowers and are native to South and Central America. They come in colours like red, orange and yellow. These flowers can come in two varieties namely as dwarfs and climbers. Both of these varieties can be grown in containers. These flowers can be grown as ornamental plants or as companion plants. Growing nasturtium next to vegetables is a way to save your veggies from pesky insects. Nasturtiums act as a trap crop and attract pests like aphids, whiteflies and other pests. These pests stop attacking your veggies and they jump over to this flower. Here is how to grow nasturtium from seeds. Growing Conditions for nasturtiums The…
How to grow rosemary at home
Rosemary is a perennial herb that is used for cooking purposes. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can grow 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. It can be grown from seeds or stem cuttings. Seeds take a long time to germinate and seedlings grow a bit slow. Here is how to grow rosemary in your home. Growing rosemary from seeds. Take a seed tray and fill it with a seed-starting mix. The germination rate of rosemary seeds is low, so sow 3 to 4 seeds in each cell. After sowing the seeds mist them using a spray bottle. Then cover the seeds with a layer of soil…
How to control rats in your garden
Having rats in your garden can be quite a problem. It can be frustrating to see your vegetables getting eaten up by rats overnight. Rats dig tunnels throughout your garden and kill your baby saplings. One of the main problems of having rats in your gardens is that they leave droppings in your garden. These droppings contain several pathogens and when they mix with water they end up infecting your plants. They can also infect humans and cause diseases. One of the other reasons to control rat infestations in your garden is that if rats find your garden too comfortable to live in, then they will start to come into…
Plants that attract beneficial insects
When we have a vegetable garden, we have to constantly monitor and take care of our plants so that they don’t get infested by pests. When the pests are left untreated they end up killing our plants.A garden that needs constant maintenance can be a lot of work over a period of time. One of the ways to control pests in the garden is by growing plants that attract beneficial insects into the garden. Beneficial insects are those that feed upon these unwanted pests like aphids, mealy bugs, whiteflies, cabbage moths etc. Some of the beneficial insects include ladybugs, lacewings, hoverflies and parasitic wasps. Creating a garden that provides a…
Best seed starting tips
Seed starting is done 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Starting seeds earlier will give you a head start in the gardening season. Here are some of the best seed-starting tips that can help you to start seeds indoors successfully. 1. Use new seeds Old seeds become dormant after some time, plus they take a long time to germinate. New or fresh seeds germinate sooner, so its best to sow new seeds when you are seed starting. 2.Use a sterile potting mix Using a sterile potting mix can reduce the risk of bacterial and fungal infections that affect your seedlings. Make sure to sterilise your seed-starting pots and…
Easy step by step pumpkin drawing
Welcome to this step-by-step pumpkin drawing tutorial! Whether you’re a budding artist or just looking for a fun seasonal project, this guide breaks things down into simple, satisfying steps so you can enjoy the process in drawing pumpkins. So, grab your favorite drawing tools, and let’s learn to draw a pumpkin. Easy step by step pumpkin drawing 1.Simple Pumpkins with Face Options 2. Pile of Jack-o’-Lanterns 3. Pumpkin-Head Character 4. Pumpkins on a Vine Conclusion Congratulations on completing your pumpkin drawing! Through this tutorial, you’ve learnt to draw simple pumpkins. Try to experiment with different styles, add a spooky face for Halloween, or create a vibrant pumpkin patch scene. Keep…