Love gardening but hate the thorns? Not all garden gloves are created equal, especially when it comes to working with cacti, roses, blackberries, or any plants with thorns. The best gloves for handling thorny plants are made of pigskin or goatskin as they provide adequate protection against puncture, dexterity, and flexibility, allowing you to perform …
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When compost smells bad like garbage, rotten eggs, or even poop, it has turned anaerobic. But can you still use it for plants? It is not recommended to use smelly compost, especially for edible plants, because it can carry pathogens, ammonia, and alcohol that can hurt plants. Also, it may contain weed seeds. Here are …
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Geraniums are popular ornamental plants grown for their attractive foliage and flowers. Apart from attracting pollinators, they have another valuable attribute that is often ignored. Geraniums are an excellent natural insect repellant against pests, keeping them from laying eggs and even fumigating them. In this article, we will explain how this attractive plant can play …
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Mosses are often mistaken for fungi, molds, algae, lichens, or liverworts because they are often found in damp environments and are simple organisms that do not produce flowers to reproduce. However, they are actually very different. Mosses are small, green plants that do not have vascular tissues to transport water and nutrients. They have a …
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Cacti, as hardy as they are, can sometimes develop holes due to various factors. What causes holes in a cactus? The holes in cacti are primarily due to tissue damage caused by certain bird species, insect infestation, rodents, bacterial and fungal diseases, physical damage, overwatering and poor drainage, freeze and sun damage. In this article, …
Understanding the root system of succulents is crucial for their optimal growth and survival. Contrary to many plants, succulents exhibit a unique, predominantly shallow root system. Stem succulents tend to have shallow but long fibrous roots that grow horizontally to quickly absorb water from intermittent rainfall in hot, dry climates. Those with tap roots are …
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Fancy growing a pineapple plant at home, but unsure if it’s cared for like your favorite succulents? The question is intriguing: Are pineapples actually succulents? Although they share water-saving features, pineapple plants are not succulents because they do not store water as most succulents do. They also produce fruits and prefer a tropical growing environment. …
The snake plant, with its upright, sword-like leaves, and attractive variegation is an iconic presence in many homes and offices. But, is it actually a succulent? Although they have different growth habits, many snake plant species are succulents, as they have water-storage tissues, shallow horizontal roots, and carry out CAM photosynthesis, all of which allow …
Using rice water, the starchy water left over from rinsing rice, to water plants has been widely practiced in many Asian cultures as a natural fertilizer for plants. But is it a myth or is there real science behind it? Rice water has a rich source of macronutrients, micronutrients and vitamins that can act as …
Are you planning a vacation but worried about the fate of your thriving seedlings? You can keep your seedlings watered while you are away using hydrogel crystals, plant bath, automatic watering system, wick system, plastic bag greenhouses, topdressing/mulch, cluster setup, and help from friends and neighbors. In this article, we will navigate through these 8 …
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