Gardening

1. HOW TO REPOT A PLANT When a plant is root-bound, there is no more space for the roots to grow and they start peeping out from the bottom drainage hole, it is a good time to move the plant to a bigger pot. If you see the roots growing out from the base of […]

SOIL Soil is essentially a solid matrix that holds nutrients and water for the plant, helping it to grow. So, the perfect soil is one that has all the relevant nutrients to support plant growth and provide the apt amount of moisture for it. Regular soil that you find in your backyard may be perfect

Plant Basics, Land plants came into existence on this planet more than 800 million (80 crores) years before humans did. They had it all figured out before we arrived. They also grow in the wild on their own and do just fine. Then why do they need to be cared for in a home garden?

HOW TO ATTRACT BUTTERFLIES TO YOUR GARDEN “Beautiful and graceful, varied and enchanting, small but approachable, butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life. And everyone deserves a little sunshine.” ~Jeffrey Glassberg There are many, many people who love to watch butterflies as they flit through the air slowly and gracefully. If you never

An Introduction To Herbs Herbs for beginners,Natural herbs have been in use since the dawn of time. The Chinese have been using these flavorful weeds for everything from spicing up a favorite dish to curing allergies. Common herbs are most known for their culinary. uses. There are medicinal applications for herbs as well. The Native

WHY GARDEN ORGANICALLY? As recent as 25 years ago, the idea of organic gardening was considered quite a radical concept. How in the world were gardeners expected to control the weeds, the bugs, and the animals that could threaten a thriving garden without the use of man-made chemicals? When you think about it, organic gardening

WHY A GREENHOUSE? This first set of tips will discuss some of the great reasons to start a greenhouse. 1. Winter Plants Many people have greenhouses so that they can grow plants to use in the winter. It’s easier to grow smaller vegetables for this purpose than bigger ones. 2. Early Start Having a greenhouse

BOTANICAL GARDENS A garden is usually defined as a place for growing flowers, fruits, or vegetables, but, a botanical garden is something more. It is not merely a place for growing flowers, fruits or vegetables, but is an educational institution for scientific workers and laymen to awake interest in plant life. In general, botanical garden