Blog List Category: Plant Care

Wood Chip Mulch Myths

The use of wood chips for mulch is very popular but there are also many myths about it. Will it rob nitrogen from the soil?…

Is Fish Fertilizer Better Than Compost?

Fish fertilizer is a common organic fertilizer that is recommended for both houseplants and the garden. It has a strong…

21 Common Indoor Plant Myths – That Save You Time and Money

The popularity of indoor plants has skyrocketed in the last year and so have the myths surrounding them. I have gathered a…

Increasing Humidity for Indoor Plants – What Works and What Doesn’t

Indoor plants do better with  higher humidity and there are several recommended ways to create this increased humidity. Some…

Are Marigolds Good for Companion Planting?

There is a lot of talk about companion planting, especially for the vegetable garden, and marigolds seem to be at the top of…

Will Methanol Foliar Spray Grow Bigger Plants?

In 1992, The New York Times reported that “Crop plants sprayed with diluted methanol showed significantly greater…

Should Hydrogen Peroxide Be Used in the Garden?

If you spend any time on social media or reading popular gardening blogs you already know that hydrogen peroxide does all…

Best Time to Water – Morning, Noon or Evening?

The common advice is to water in the morning and not at night because watering at night keeps leaves wet all night and allows…

Baking Soda in the Garden – Hacks that Work and Don’t Work

Baking soda in the garden seems to be the next fad. Numerous videos and blog posts tout the many ways you can use baking…
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