soil
Today I will discuss the soil and its types. To be more specific, by soil I particularly mean topsoil. The soil is the main food source for plants in the garden. So it is better for a gardener to know more about this important factor of gardening. Many of the…
fertilizer
Due to their insecticidal and antibiotic properties, neem tree extracts are quite popular in gardening and agriculture sectors. On one hand, neem extracts are nontoxic to humans, birds, and other beneficial insects. And on the other hand, they enhance soil fertility and protects your plants from many predators. Though they…
easy to grow
Peas are a cool climate plant. It prefers sandy loam soil with a great drainage facility. A pH level of 6.5 to 7.5 is generally ideal for peas. In case your soil is much more acidic than this add dolomite or lime with the soil to bring it to this…
factors of gardening
Earlier I have discussed two major factors that affect plant growth. Viz, Water and Sunlight. Today I want to discuss another such important factor, temperature or heat. This article is all about how does temperature affect plant growth How Does Temperature Affect Plant Growth: First, let us have some…
compost
I have mentioned in my earlier article about a basic idea on the term Composting. Now to dig a little deeper this article gives an idea about various composting ingredients. There are main three factors of preparing a good compost pile viz. Air, Water, and Food. While managing Air and…
cabbage
First thing first, Cabbage is not one of the easiest plants to grow. It needs a lot of nutrients, space and can attract a lot of pests. But before you totally put off the idea of growing cabbage plant in your garden, let me tell you this- if you plan…
beginner's guide
In my past blogs, I kept mentioning about Mulch. I know many of the gardeners are totally aware of this term, but I can feel the confusion a beginner will face while others keep mentioning about mulching. People are asking me about what is mulch. So I have decided to…
Uncategorized
Cilantro is one of the easiest vegetables to grow especially if you are a beginner. You can grow cilantro in the garden as well as in the containers. I know many of us might still find it harder to grow cilantro in their garden. So, in this article, we will discuss…
easy to grow
Spinach is one of the vegetables from our list of easiest to grow vegetables. It is very easy to grow and maintain. Here in this article, we will discuss How to grow spinach. Though spinach is famous for iron, there are several other elements which are far more in spinach…
Gardening tips
Rose is one of my favorite flowers, and many of you might also agree with me. But if you are one of those gardeners who still not been able to figure out how to grow roses, I will share some useful rose gardening tips that will definitely be helpful. Well,…