Powdery mildew is a common issue for zinnia growers, especially in the initial days of planting. While there are popular ways to combat the issue, most of them require the use of store-bought fungicides that are full of harmful chemicals. Even though the fungicides do work pretty well, they can often end up harming the…
Fertilization is a very important aspect of growing fuller and more vibrant geraniums in the summertime. Unlike other plants and annuals, geraniums have slightly different nutrient requirements, meaning they’ll need some special love and attention from you. In today’s article, we’re going to go over a complete geranium fertilization guide and discuss how you can…
Fertilization is a vital component of gardening. You cannot take it lightly or ignore it for too long since your basic garden soil probably isn’t rich or fertile enough to accommodate long-term plant growth. In today’s article, I’ll be giving you all-inclusive, practical advice on how to pick the right natural fertilizer for your plants….
Have you ever heard of selfless crops? Yeah…they’re very, very real. Most people believe that only peas have nitrogen-fixing properties that can benefit other plants grown after them in the same area. But this simply isn’t true! In today’s article, I’m going to take you through a curated list of nine special plants that can…
Since the beginning of time, gardeners have been in pursuit of finding the holy, magical fertilizer that would fix all their gardening problems at once. Fortunately or unfortunately, such a fertilizer doesn’t exist. But, in all seriousness, if the subject of fertilization confuses the life out of you, today, we’ll be making it extremely simple;…
In a well-balanced garden, pest problems can be held in check by a dynamic web of natural relationships. This kind of ecological balance doesn’t happen by accident! It’s built through plant diversity, careful observation, and a bit of strategy. One of the most overlooked players in this system is the hoverfly. Hoverflies, sometimes called flower…