Gardening is the practice of growing and cultivating plants, typically in a backyard or other outdoor space. It can involve a wide range of activities, including planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and pest control.
Gardening can be done for a variety of reasons, including to produce food, to beautify the landscape, or simply for the enjoyment of tending to plants.
There are many different types of gardens, including vegetable gardens, flower gardens, herb gardens, and fruit gardens. The type of garden that is right for you will depend on your interests and the climate in which you live.
Some common vegetables that are grown in a garden include tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and lettuce. Flowers that can be grown include roses, daisies, and sunflowers. Herbs that are common in a garden include rosemary, basil, and mint.
Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Marigolds, scientifically known as Tagetes, are flowering plants from the Asteraceae family. They originate from Mexico and Guatemala despite having French […]
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Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. The jalapeño pepper (Capsicum annuum “Jalapeño”) is a cultivar of the species Capsicum annum, the most common and extensively cultivated of
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The peony plant, scientifically known as Paeonia, originates from China and can date back to 500 BC. In the eighth century, Buddhist monks introduced peonies to Japan, and were brought to America in the 1800s. Peonies are also famous for being the state flower of Indiana. Before the peony, zinnias were the state’s flower until
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Sweet juicy tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are the prize of any garden. Nothing motivates people to take up gardening more than the desire to eat a tomato right off the vine. Supermarket tomatoes look perfect but often taste unripe and have little flavor. Planting tomatoes is a great way to grow more exciting and tastier varieties,
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Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Growing a flourishing garden takes some tender loving care. That is why you may want to consider worm casting or worm
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Topsoil vs potting soil, which one do you use, and when, and can you use them interchangeably? And what is the difference between topsoil and potting soil? Those are questions every beginner gardener asks themselves. To answer those questions, we need to learn the functions of the three soil types. In this article, we will
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Tomatoes are notorious for their demanding and sensitive natures. Anything from changes in nutrient level, temperature, sunlight, moisture, wind, air, disease, spacing, and pests can affect tomato yields and quality. This sensitivity means they may be affected by various problems, including tomato rot, uneven ripening, curling leaves, and blossom drop. However, planting tomato companion plants
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Although tomatoes may sprawl freely in the garden, most gardeners will cage, trellis, stake, or secure their growing tomatoes to a vertical support structure to keep them off the ground, protect them from damage, and save space. However, if you’re planting multiple tomato plants in a garden, how much row spacing or how far apart
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You’ve heard of both compost and mulch. You might have even heard the terms used interchangeably. In reality, they’re two completely different things and not synonyms at all. So, what sets them apart, you might ask? Below, we’ll cover the differences between mulch vs compost. You’ll also learn how to use each one to ensure
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It takes about 40-60 days of good weather for tomatoes to go from flowering to ripe. Ripening tomatoes are a joy for gardeners as the tomato colors change, acidity increases, starches convert to sugars, and intense flavors develop. However, sometimes the ripening goes awry. Troubled tomatoes may develop unevenly with green stripes, streaks, blotches, and
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