Garden Smarter, Not Harder!
Lithops got its name from the ancient Greek word “lithos” which means stone, and “ops” meaning face. The stone like appearance of the plants are gives the lithops an interesting flare, unique only to this succulent plant. Not only do they look interesting, lithops have a peculiar … [Read more...]
Wheatgrass juice provides excellent benefits for the body. People who take it daily testify that they’re more energized and have better immune system. Wheatgrass supplements abound in wellness stores but they’re quite costly. Why not grow your own wheatgrass and extract the juices? … [Read more...]
The best tasting mushrooms are the homegrown ones. Growers are usually good cooks and they truly appreciate food from the time it was planted until it was picked. Here’s a step by step guide on how to grow mushrooms in your backyard. What you need: - 3-4 mushrooms to … [Read more...]
Surrounding our home with plants can help reduce free-radicals in the atmosphere. They act as natural air purifiers which eliminate the need for chemical sprays and machines that promise to improve air quality in the house. Pollution is not just about smog and CO2 emissions outside our homes. … [Read more...]
Gardens add value to your property and not just in terms of money but also in terms of beauty. Aside from planting decorative plants, you can also create your own vegetable garden for sustainable living. Unfortunately, having a garden means that your plants will be at the mercy of those pesky … [Read more...]
People unable to keep plants alive think that they’re just not born with a green thumb. Maybe if you just check the soil in your garden, you might just acquire a thumb greener than foliage. Soil is the most overlooked factor in growing. Just like any organism, plants have environmental … [Read more...]
Plants may seem harmless as it sits quietly in the corner of your backyard but there are some greenery that contains cruel substances. Gardeners are surprised to find their favorite trees listed as deadly. This tabulation is a result of man’s many years of experimenting with plants, when finding … [Read more...]
If you plan on becoming self-sustaining it would be great if you consider raising potatoes in your place. This kind of root crop isn’t that hard to grow even when you have limited space. You might have heard of growing plants in containers so you can use the same technique when it comes to … [Read more...]
Flowers are quite beautiful to look at especially when they are in full bloom but come the time they start to fade and wither they lose all their glory. There are a lot of people who just can’t seem to get enough of their favourite flowers that is why they are looking for ways to preserve them for … [Read more...]
Gardening is one human activity that uses up a lot of water. Water that’s easily released from a garden hose seem to be abundant but it poses some issues for the environment. Climate change and population growth is affecting the world’s water resources. Some not –so-difficult steps need … [Read more...]
Herbaceous perennials are ideal hardy plants to grow on borders. These plants sleep in the winter but they re-emerge healthy and bustling in the spring time. It may seem that these plants hardly need protection from the cold weather but like all things living in the garden, good conditions help … [Read more...]
You might have some experience raising root crops like carrots and beets so why not try your hand in raising parsnips this spring? If you love the sweet taste of parsnips you will surely benefit from having one in your own backyard. However, before you do start planting parsnip seeds in your garden … [Read more...]
Water is essential for all living things to grow and thrive. Humans, animals and plants rely on water all the time but it seems that humans are using up plenty of water reserves than they actually need. This is why water reservoirs have found it a bit difficult to supply the water needs of their … [Read more...]
Most people suffer from allergies or they feel that their illness is slow to disappear. Little do they know that their indoors is actually full of toxins that cause plenty of health problems. The most common toxins that can be present in a household are formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene … [Read more...]
Having a backyard for dogs to run around in should be an absolute bliss as long as they don’t create havoc in the garden. Dogs can’t help themselves being naturally curious outdoor creatures. They’ll sniff and dig, trample on flower beds and just frolic about wherever they could and could … [Read more...]
