27Feb 2023 by user
10 best innovative gardening ideas

10 best innovative gardening ideas

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What is innovative gardening? Innovative gardening is about being creative and smart when gardening and making the best use of the resources already available. So while planning in a clever way, you can create a beautiful garden while minimizing your environmental impact. In this article, we have compiled some cool ideas to inspire you. 10 best innovative gardening ideas If you have a small garden and would like to grow vegetables, fruits, herbs or some flowers, don't get discouraged by the lack of space. Growing crops in limited areas can be achieved with a little bit of creativity and imagination. There are a number of different approaches to follow here, depending on the space and resources available. These are some of our favourites ideas: Unusual plant pots or containers. By…
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18Feb 2023 by user
Watering Succulent Plants: How often do you water succulents

Watering Succulent Plants: How often do you water succulents

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If you have succulent plants at home, you might be surprised to read that about 80% of the time succulents die from water issues. In this article, we will talk about how and when to water your succulent plants to keep them alive and healthy. What is a succulent? Succulents are any plants that store water in their fleshy leaves, stems and roots that they will use to survive drought conditions. There are more than 50 different plant families that are included in the succulent category such as cactus, aloe, and agave, among others. Succulent plants can be kept indoors or outdoors. How often do you have to water your succulent plants? You should water your succulent plants once a week during the summer months and once every two to…
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17Feb 2023 by user
Best vegetables to grow in small spaces

Best vegetables to grow in small spaces

Starting your home garden
You don't need a big garden to grow your food. In this article, we will talk about the best vegetables to grow in small spaces and some tips to make the most out of them. How to grow vegetables in small pots or containers Growing your food is not complicated. Starting a garden can be simple if you grow the right plants for your location and climate. Container gardening is often easier than growing in a conventional garden. Preparation is much easier than for the larger patch of a full-sized garden All you need is a suitable container for your plant, and soil to put in it. Containers of all shapes and sizes are often highly attractive and a convenient way to do it but you could also start your…
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13Feb 2023 by user No Comments
Top 10 healthiest vegetables to grow in your garden

Top 10 healthiest vegetables to grow in your garden

Starting your home garden
When choosing what vegetables to grow in your home garden, it might be wise to consider their nutritional value. How amazing would it be to grow the most nutrient-rich foods for you and your family while also enjoying looking after your plants? In this article, we will list the top 10 healthiest vegetables that you can grow at home. Nutritious vegetables All vegetables contain a set of micronutrients essential for our bodies. They are full of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibre that are beneficial for our overall health. Of course, each individual has different requirements based on their diet, activity level, health conditions, and nutritional needs. So which foods are best? These are some of our star performers: Broccoli and Cabbages Broccoli, cabbage, bok choi and Brussels sprouts are just…
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11Feb 2023 by user
What is permaculture gardening?

What is permaculture gardening?

Starting your home garden
Permaculture gardening means applying design principles to growing food in your garden. In order to understand this, we first need to talk about the concept of permaculture and its meaning. In this article, we will talk about permaculture in more detail and how we can apply it to our vegetable garden. What is permaculture? Permaculture is a design philosophy that integrates and respects natural systems. Permaculture is the design of self-sustainable ecosystems that provide all needs for humanity in a way that is beneficial to life on earth in all its forms. It not only applies to food or gardening, but it also applies to agricultural, hydrological, housing and nutrient cycling systems. Because of our ability to apply human intelligence in a harmonic way, using what we learn from nature,…
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08Feb 2023 by user
How to create a Terrarium?

How to create a Terrarium?

Starting your home garden
Are you thinking about creating a terrarium but not sure where or how to start? In this article we will talk about how to create a terrarium and what are the steps to setup and supplies needed to setup this tiny ecosystem in a jar. What is a terrarium? A Terrarium is an enclosed ecosystem which can be entirely self-sustainable. Once set-up and watered, you will never need to open it again since it will regulate its water and nutrient cycles. Terrariums are a fun way to display plants, they are perfect for small spaces, great for the novice gardener and a good project to get the kids involved in. What supplies do we need for a terrarium? An airtight container. Some good examples include: glass jars with clip tops,…
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03Feb 2023 by user
What can I use instead of plastic plant pots?

What can I use instead of plastic plant pots?

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If you are into gardening, you might have noticed that almost everything you buy, whether it is a plant in a pot, compost, soil or garden tools, will come in some sort of plastic. The problem with plastic is that it could take anywhere between 20 to 500 years to decompose and it is polluting our environment. What can we use instead of plastic plant pots? In this article we are going to talk about some eco-friendly alternatives. What is wrong with plastic pots? The biggest issue with plastic plant pots is that they cannot be easily recycled. Recycling facilities sort plastic items by bouncing an infrared beam on them, since black plastic absorbs light, it cannot be sorted and goes straight through the system and off to landfill or…
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