Tips & Tricks

Years of experimentation finally led me to the perfect succulent potting mix. Personally, I think this is the best soil for succulents, and it’s very easy to prepare. In this post, I’ll share my recipe for succulent soil and show you exactly how to make it. When dealing with succulent potting soil, I noticed it is quite light on the …

Before you start working on your garden, you know that the first step would be starting your plants from seeds. However, even if it is a great way to jump-start, most people don’t know they need to clean and sanitize the pots. Why is that so necessary, though? Well, when you are growing your own seeds, you will notice that …

If you want to save money when it comes to gardening, using fallen leaves as mulch would be your best option. This has always been a great idea, but there are also some warnings you should know about. We all know that mulch helps with regulating the soil temperature. It keeps hot summer sun from heating the soil too much …

As gardeners, we know what needs to be done when the weather gets cooler. Thus, it is that time of the year when we need to protect our plants from frost. Especially because frost can be deadly and because freezing temperatures cripple the crops we have been working really hard on. Of course, there is no rush to just go …

There is nothing more wonderful than receiving a beautiful bouquet of flowers. However, the next part is not so much wonderful, though. You know what I mean, the part when you have to clean out the moldy, smelly vase a week later. That’s right, the flowers don’t last that long and the vase gets musty. Thus, if you want your …

You must look in your garden and see those fallen autumn leaves. You might also think they are such a nuisance and want to get rid of them immediately. However, I would suggest you don’t do it. Instead, think of them as an investment because they can be a free amendment for your garden soil. That’s right, you can turn …

One of the most common diseases of peach and nectarine cultivars is peach leaf curl. This is a fungal disease that will affect the aspect of these fruit trees, starting from blossoms and fruit going further to leaves. Thus, it is very important to treat it right away, to get the most nutritious peaches. So, keep on reading and check …

As gardeners, we know that iron chlorosis means yellowing of plant leaves. But it is as important to understand why this is happening. This yellowing is caused by iron deficiency, an issue that is more present usually in high pH soils. However, we also need to rule out other causes, to make sure we have the right treatment. Leaves yellowing …

There is nothing like a nutrient-rich soil, and an active, intelligent part of it is getting a fertile soil patch of garden. For me, this would be the highest gardening achievement. Thus, getting a fertile soil so I can grow nutritious veggies. Fortunately, even you can transform your poor soil and improve it into a suitable soil for gardening. However, …

Does your orchid have tiny, white, hairy bugs? Did you try washing them off with soap and water with no results? What is this bug called? How can you get rid of it? Well, the insects on your orchids are mealybugs. You are right to be concerned about them! As any other pests, these are also not innocent on the …