Planting zones, also called hardiness zones and gardening zones, help you select plants that will grow in your climate. In…
Many of you think orchids are difficult plants to keep in the home – they are not! The correct amount of water is…
Eggshells control slugs, according to most books, and all kinds of gardening experts. Slugs and snails can be a real problem…
Compost accelerators, compost starters and compost activators are all terms used for products that are added to the compost…
The common advice for making compost is that you should use the correct ratio of browns and greens. Why is this important?…
When transplanting trees, shrubs or perennials you tend to damage the root system. Common advice suggests that you should…
When the leaves of a plant wilt it is a sign that the plant needs water, and therefore it is a good time to…