Garden flowers that do not attain the perfection of growth and the abundance of bloom expected may be suffering from hunger. Yet, too much fertilizer can be equally harmful. Commercial fertilizers are most successfully used when the amounts recommended on the package are being carefully followed. Plants burned by too much commercial fertilizer are usually … Read more
Gardenias are beautiful subtropical plants well-known for their exquisite fragrances. Their attractive creamy-white flowers are as delicate as they look. Native to the subtropical regions of Africa, southern Asia, Australasia, and Oceania, Gardenia jasminoides is from the Rubiaceae family. They are recommended for growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 8 to 11. Gardenias are picky … Read more
The making of compost is not new. Composts have been made for thousands of years by the Chinese, Japanese, Indians, and the people of many European nations. While the methods employed in the various parts of the world have varied considerably, the principle is essentially the same. The procedure involved in building your own fertilizer … Read more
Is Epsom salt good for plants? There are many reasons to use Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) in the garden. It contains magnesium, one of the “major minor” elements. Plants need magnesium to grow, produce fruit, and perform well. Here are a few of the reasons to use Epsom salt for plants: Read on to discover … Read more
Summary: The best fertilizer for grass generally is one called a complete fertilizer. This is usually a lawn fertilizer in a solid form and not a liquid fertilizer. Question: What is the best fertilizer for grass? When we visit the garden center and venture into the lawn care section there are so many lawn fertilizers … Read more
Lemongrass is a beautiful garden plant and tasty addition to your kitchen. You can grow and take care of it in a bed or a container. Because it (Cymbopogon nardus the botanical name) comes from Southeast Asia where it is hot and humid, it does well in most sunny garden settings (zone 9+) and makes … Read more