Clusia Vs Podocarpus – What is the Best Hedge Option?
How do you choose a proper hedgerow? What is the best plant you can grow as your natural fence? Choosing the proper hedgerow is one of your first priorities. And …
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Clusia Fence – How To Plant Clusia Hedge? A Complete Guide
Clusia is a wonderful foliage plant originating from the Caribbean and Central America. Because of its tough, dark green leaves and simple maintenance requirements, the hedge plant has gained popularity …
Growing Chijimisai At Home – UPDATED 2022 – A Complete Guide
Chijimisai is a cross between two of the most delicious and hardy greens, komatsuna and tatsoi. The lightly savoyed leaves have a velvety texture and a lightly umami flavor. The …
How To Braid Garlic
Braiding garlic helps it last longer in storage and is a more aesthetically pleasing option than throwing your bulbs in a mesh bag. Braiding is a convenient and attractive way …
Oregano And Its Planting Companions
About oregano Oregano is a species of flowering plant in the mint family. This herb is an often culinary herb, used for the flavour of its leaves, which can be …
Does Gardening Save You Money?
Does a vegetable garden save you money? The short answer is yes. On this site, I have pointed out over and over again that planting a garden gives you a …
All About Raised Beds
I put in raised beds because I have a well-documented vole problem. When we installed them, I considered them a permanent addition to the yard, so I thought long and …
How To Remove Voles From Your Garden
This year I have been dealing with an infestation of voles in my garden. As I said before, I believe this is a result of sheet mulching–the layers of paper …
Planting A Vegetable Garden: The Soil
It’s mid-March. Next month, I will plant my vegetable garden. That means that right now I’m starting some seedlings inside the house, thinking about what I want to plant, and …
How To Plant A Tomato Plant
People ask me how I get 5-foot tomato plants loaded with fruit. I use my dad’s method. The secret ingredient? Cow manure. Tomatoes like a lot of fertilizer, so I …
Results Of My Zucchini Plant Experiment
I tried an experiment on my zucchini plants. In the past, I’ve always put a little bit of steer manure mixed with dirt around the roots of my zucchini plants …