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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Drip irrigation systems have become a popular choice for gardeners, providing an efficient water-conserving solution for watering plants and seedlings even while on vacation. Drip irrigation systems are excellent for raised garden and vegetable beds, greenhouses, and even potted plants, delivering water directly to the plant roots and minimizing water waste. When choosing the best …
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Can garlic be the savory secret to a bug-free garden? Companion planting with garlic, using garlic sprays and powder on plants can repel and even kill pests because of its potent smell and sulfur-containing compounds, making it a powerful natural insecticide and fungicide. However, it can also repel beneficial insects. In this article, we will …
Imagine stepping into your garden, only to find your eggplants struggling while their neighboring plants flourish. This is a consequence of mismatched companion planting. Eggplants struggle when planted together with nightshades (e.g. tomatoes, potatoes), brassicas (e.g. broccoli, cabbage), squash, cucumbers, asparagus, fennel, and corn due to incompatible soil requirements, nutrient competition, shared pests, and chemical …
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Ever mistake a weed for your prized arugula? In this article, we’ll help you separate your treasured arugula from its deceiving lookalikes. We’ll explore differences in size, leaf shape, and flower color for a variety of similar plants, including some that can be toxic if consumed. If you are interested, also check out our guide …
Ever mistaken a pesky weed for a promising squash plant in your garden? You’re not alone. Many weeds, especially in their early stages, can fool even the most seasoned gardeners with their squash-like characteristics. This article dives deep into the world of squash plant look-alikes, dissecting their similarities and distinctions. Also, check out our guide …
Carrot lovers beware! Don’t let deadly weeds fool you into pulling the wrong, and sometimes deadly greens. Carrot tops and lookalike weeds can be distinguished from each other by noting the leaf shape and size, plant height, flower color, stem color, and aroma of the leaves when crushed. Check out our list of deceptive carrot …
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If you grow salad greens or forage veggies in the wild, you may often come across weeds that look like arugula and weeds that look like lettuce. It is important to be able to tell the difference because some of the look-alikes are not only bitter but also toxic. The easiest way to identify lettuce …
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Embark on a flavorful adventure as we delve into the world of tomatoes and unravel the taste and nutritional differences between field and greenhouse varieties. Are field tomatoes better than greenhouse tomatoes? While field tomatoes are often considered to have a better flavor and higher nutritional value, growing conditions, and tomato variety also play a …
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Tired of endless flower lists that don’t live up to their pollinator-friendly claims? Look no further. Our ultimate list of 51 flowers, complete with pictures, is based on a UK study (Rollings & Goulson, 2019) that ranked the popularity of 111 ornamental plant cultivars amongst pollinators based on 9,000 pollinator visits over five years. Our …
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