Blog List Category: Plant Care

Overwintering Pond Plants – Part I

How do you winterize pond plants? Pond plants seem to be segregated into their own little class of plants, but they are not…

Seedling Heat Mats – Are They Needed?

Seedling Heat Mats are used by quite a few people and many web sites suggest that they are required for germination. But…

What is the Best Watering Schedule for Your Garden

How often should I water? This is one of the most common questions new gardeners ask. It sounds like a good question, and on…

Plants Do Not Need to Be Fed – Stop Fertilizing!

Everybody tells you that plants need to be fed. Thousands of gardening books and blogs confirm the fact. Fertilizer companies…

Is Salt in Mushroom Compost Harmful to Your Garden?

Mushroom compost is used a lot for gardens, but it comes with a warning: don’t use too much because it contains a lot…

Growing Food in Plastic Containers – Is It Safe?

Growing food in plastic containers is on the rise, but is this a safe practice? What about the chemicals that leach out of…

Growing Elephant Ears; Colocasia and Alocasia

This is a great tropical looking plant, that is easy to grow, and makes a big statement especially in colder climates where…

Are Poinsettia Poisonous?

The year is 1919 and a 2 year old girl died next to a poinsettia tree. The cause, poinsettia poisoning. Ever since then…

Do Legumes Add Nitrogen to the Soil?

The legume is commonly recommended as a companion plant. It is believed that the excess nitrogen produced by the legume will…
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