Building your own greenhouse door can be a fun and rewarding DIY project. With some basic carpentry skills and tools you can create a customized door that fits your greenhouse perfectly. In this article I’ll walk you through the entire process of building a greenhouse door from scratch. Why Build Your Own Greenhouse Door? Constructing … Read more
Fireweed is a stubborn perennial weed that can quickly take over gardens, lawns, pastures, and fields if left uncontrolled. With its tall pinkish-purple blooms on spike-like racemes, fireweed may look innocuous but it’s an aggressive spreader that’s difficult to eradicate. While herbicides often provide the most effective control, fireweed can also be managed through manual … Read more
If you own a magnolia tree, you may one day look out your window and see that your beautiful tree has lost all of its leaves and is now very bare. Even though it’s scary to see, magnolia trees lose their leaves for a number of common reasons. Your magnolia can get its beautiful, lush … Read more
Do Cucumbers Like Horse Manure? Uncovering the Pros and Cons Horse manure has long been used by gardeners as an organic fertilizer, prized for its abundant supply of nutrients that boost plant growth. But when it comes to growing cucumbers, does horse manure make a good fertilizing choice? While unconventional, using horse manure on cucumbers … Read more
Poplar trees are stunning deciduous trees that make for excellent photographic subjects. With their graceful forms, lovely leaves striking bark, and bright fall colors, poplars have a lot to offer photographers. In this article, we’ll explore 10 tips for capturing captivating images of poplar trees. 1. Look for Interesting Compositions Poplars often grow in groups, … Read more
Leaves are one of the most distinctive features of plants Their green color comes from chlorophyll, which is essential for photosynthesis Leaves also play key roles in plant respiration, transpiration, and guttation. But leaves don’t last forever. Many plants shed their leaves annually, which then grow back the following spring. This shedding and regrowth of … Read more
Kale is a superstar vegetable that deserves a spot in every garden. This hardy nutritious green can withstand cold temperatures and keep producing leaves long after other crops have finished. However kale is prone to pest pressure from insects like cabbage loopers, flea beetles, and aphids. The good news is that strategic companion planting can … Read more
Many people grow chives because they taste like mild onions and have grassy leaves. They make a great addition to any herb garden. On the other hand, chives can get out of hand and take over flowerbeds and lawns where they don’t belong. Chives spread readily for a couple of reasons: They grow from bulbs … Read more
As an avid gardener, I’m always looking for ways to extend the growing season and plant as late into fall as possible. Perennials are a great option for fall planting, as many varieties do well when put in the ground in autumn In this article, we’ll explore how late you can plant perennials based on … Read more
It might seem impossible to grow fresh tomatoes indoors, but it can be easy and fun if you know what to do. Windowsill gardening lets anyone, even those who don’t have a garden outside, enjoy homegrown tomatoes all year long. If you follow these easy steps, you can grow cherry tomatoes or even full-sized varieties … Read more