Blog List Category: Plant Care

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…

Solving Water Problems For Indoor Plants: Hardness, pH, Salts, Alkalinity & Chlorine

Indoor plants are not too fussy about the water they get, but certain conditions like pH, alkalinity, hardness, chlorine, and…

Tap Water, RO Water, Softened Water, Rain Water – What Are The Differences?

There are many different sources of water that can be used for plants including tap water, reverse osmosis water, softened…

What is Alkalinity – It May Not Be What You Think?

Alkalinity is used incorrectly by many gardeners and even garden writers. I’ll bet I’ve made this mistake. If you…

Chlorine, Chloramine and Plants – Everything You Need to Know

You have probably heard that chlorine in tap water is harmful to plants. Some cities have switched to using chloramine in tap…

Companion Planting – Are Scented Plants the Best Choice?

A common quote on the internet is, “It’s best to use strongly scented plants for companion planting because they…

Coffee Grounds in the Garden – Are They Safe to Use?

Is it safe to use coffee grounds in the garden? Coffee grounds are routinely recommended for the garden, but in the last…

Soaking Peas Before Planting – Does It Improve Germination?

To soak or not to soak, that is the question Hamlet would have asked if he liked growing peas. Lots of people recommend…
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