Category: Gardening

by johnah on November 26, 2020 What Is Firewitch? Firewitches are plants which produce flowers when exposed to high temperatures (over 200°C). They are known for their beautiful flowers and they have been used since ancient times. These plants include: Dianthus species, such as Dianthus caryophyllus, Dianthus altissima, Dianthus tuberosus, etc., and many others. Most …

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by johnah on November 26, 2020 What Is Mile A Minute Weed? Mile-a-minute weed (or mile a minumense) is a species of cannabis that grows naturally in North America. Its name comes from the fact that it takes approximately 1/4 pound of marijuana to make one ounce of marijuana. However, when grown indoors, it requires …

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by johnah on November 26, 2020 Zone 6 Crepe Myrtle Varieties – Growing Crepe Myrtle Trees In Zone 6 Crimson Cone Crepe Myrtle (Lilium lilium) The Crimson Cone Crepe Myrtle is one of the most popular variety of crepe myrtle tree in the world. It grows in zones 5 through 8. Its name comes from …

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by johnah on November 26, 2020 Pollinator plants are often planted in shady areas where they will receive some sunlight during the day time. They provide food and shelter for insects such as bees, wasps, ants, butterflies and other beneficial insects. There are many types of pollinator plants for shade including flowering perennials, annuals and …

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by johnah on November 26, 2020 Composting Fish Waste: Tips On How To Compost Fish Scraps How to Make Compostable Fish Waste? Fish waste is one of the most useful things for making compost. There are many different ways to make it. You may have heard about using fish guts or other parts of fish …

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by johnah on November 26, 2020 Creating Bug Gardens: Attracting Beneficial Insects For A Garden What are Bug Gardening? Bug gardening is the act of growing plants that attract beneficial insects such as bees, butterflies or flies. These bugs will pollinate the flowers and fruits of your garden. You can grow these types of plants …

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by johnah on November 26, 2020 Fertilizing African Violets – Learn How To Feed African Violet Plants African violets are very sensitive to lack of water. They need lots of it every day. If they don’t get enough water, their leaves will turn yellow and fall off. If they do get enough water, but not …

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by johnah on November 25, 2020 Rose fertilizer is one of the most common things that are used to grow roses. Most gardeners use it for their roses. However, there are some disadvantages with using rose fertilizer. Some of them include: It may cause problems if not applied properly. If you do not apply enough …

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by johnah on November 25, 2020 Xeriscape Design Ideas: Front Yard Designs For Small Spaces Front yard designs are very popular nowadays. People want to have their own little garden or patio without having to spend too much money. They want to live in a place where they don’t need a huge backyard anymore. There …

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by johnah on November 26, 2020 Apartment Gardening Guide – Information On Apartment Gardening For Beginners What Is Apartment Gardening? A garden is an outdoor area used for growing plants. There are different types of gardens such as herbaceous, woody, and ornamental. An apartment garden is one where there are no direct windows or doors …

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