Was I the only one who was fed this lie, “Succulents are easy! There is no way you could kill them!” My mother, the expert gardener, told me this when I was choosing my first house plants. I then proceeded to kill each one. The truth is, it is easy to care for succulents, but …
There’s something exciting about a fresh tomato grown in a garden. When done correctly, these plants can produce plump, juicy fruits with vibrant colors. Unfortunately, when winter sets in, your sun-loving tomatoes will struggle to thrive. It’s no wonder people have been trying to grow tomatoes indoors. And with the proper care and good artificial …
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Fertilizer is any natural or synthetic material added to your soil or another growing medium to increase its growth rate, quality, and yield. There are two main goals of fertilizers. They either change the soil’s aeration and water retention, or they add or improve the nutrients in the ground. People have been using fertilizer for …
Composting at home goes hand-in-hand with urban gardening so we wanted to go over some composting basics including why it’s worth doing, and exactly how you can get your composting process up and running. Utilizing garbage like eggshells, tea bags, food scraps, grass clippings, and vegetable scraps, you’ll create nutrient-rich fertilizer, eliminate food waste, and …
Urban gardening and even fully-fledged urban farming is becoming increasingly popular in major cities and the suburbs as more and more people realize that growing your own food is totally doable even in a small space. DIY urban gardening is very accessible and really doesn’t require a major investment, but it can be daunting as …
Cacti make great indoor houseplants because they are very low-maintenance. In general, indoor cacti and other types of succulents like aloe vera are known for their easy care. Often, if you forget to water them, they’ll be okay. Over the course of this blog post, we’ll teach you what you need to know to grow …
There are so many benefits to growing hydroponically. You can grow plants faster and larger than you could with traditional growing methods, and you can do it with less water. But if you’re considering an indoor hydroponic system, there’s a lot to think about. There’s no one-size-fits-all “best hydroponic system” out there. Each circumstance is …
Let the Sun Shine! Now, more than ever, you may be feeling the impulse to bring the sunshine indoors. Indoor sunflowers are a beautiful way to keep your home bright and happy all year long! Outdoor gardeners rely on a warm growing season and plant sunflower seeds after the last frost of the year. When …
You’re interested in growing plants, but you have the furthest thing from a green thumb. Maybe you’ve been known among friends and relatives to kill plants in the past. Does greenery tend to turn brown the instant you look at it? I’m here to tell you there’s hope. You’re probably looking for some easy starter …