If you’re anything like me, you will never be able to truly relax while away from home, knowing that the houseplants are thirsty. Fortunately, I have learned (through trial and error) that there are plenty of options available to keep my precious indoor plants thriving without simply flooding them and hoping for the best before…
Gardening Tips
How Often To Water Microgreens? A Research-Based Answer
Knowing how often to water microgreens is as easy as remembering three key things. Watering at the right time with the right amount in a specific manner is all it takes! A Simple Method Microgreen gardeners have varying opinions on how these tiny plants should be watered. However, I rely on a method professional horticulturalists,…
How To Sprout Sunflower Seeds For Microgreens Like A Pro
Not all sunflower seeds are ideal for growing microgreens. Find out why and just how easy sprouting sunflower microgreens like the pros are. Is Sprouting Sunflower Seeds For Microgreens Difficult? I absolutely love sunflower microgreens. This yummy superfood is a breeze to grow. My first batch of microgreens happened to include sunflowers, and to this…
How Deep To Plant Tulip Bulbs: A Data-Backed Answer
Tulips are a lovely addition to any landscape. The time and money invested in acquiring bulbs and planting them leave gardeners with anticipation of Spring to see the fruits of their labor. But what happens if those bulbs are not planted correctly? How Deep Should I Plant My Tulip Bulbs? North Carolina State Extension recommends…
7 Best Indoor Mosquito Repellent Plants To Place In Your Home
We reveal the truth about mosquito repellent plants and just how effective they are. These plants are only as good as the step it takes to activate their special compound to repel mosquitoes. There’s a place for mosquitoes, and that’s definitely not in my home. I detest relaxing in my living room only to have…
Gnats On Indoor Plants: How To Deal With Them
Mining away beneath the soil’s surface are the young who cause quite a bit of damage. Above, the older crowd freely roams about, irritating the inhabitants of the house. Where there are a few, there could be hundreds if not more! Gnats, those tiny flies belonging to the Sciaridae family. Where there are indoor plants,…
Neem Oil For Indoor Plants: Does It Work?
An all-natural, organic all-in-one pesticide, fungicide, miticide, insecticide, and fertilizer packs a serious punch in preventing indoor plant issues. Every indoor gardener should have a bottle of Neem Oil solution for indoor plants in their arsenal. What Is Neem Oil? Many people have no idea what Neem Oil is. While its name implies an oil…
How To Get Rid Of Spider Mites On Indoor Plants: Proven Method
Those tiny specks on the underside of plant leaves aren’t part of the leafy tissue but parasitic pests. Where there’s one, there are hundreds. Fight the fight successfully going all-natural. Spider mites (Tetranychidae) are parasitic pests that are known to infect crops and plants. They are as tiny as a period mark on paper (0.4…
4 Small Lavender Garden Ideas For Beginners
Lavender provides an appealing rustic element to any garden. How would you like to incorporate the lovely fragrance of lavender into your landscape? Each time you step out the door, your nose is met with the intoxicating fragrance that only lavender delivers. If you are new to gardening, boy, you’d love these small lavender garden ideas!
25 Kid’s Gardening Ideas For Winter
The sun is coming out to play, finally! And my daughters have been begging me to take them to the garden centre to buy plants and pots. But what about getting them outside in the colder months? I wanted to share with you some of the things we have been doing in our outdoor space…