"Are you seeing yellow leaves on plants? Learn the proper way to water and fertilize your indoor plants to prevent yellow leaves." Comment from Birds and Blooms
Good information to know.
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Today I am sharing one of my favorite You Tube gardening channels. It is always inspirational and has awesome landscaping ideas.
The video I am sharing has 4 different ideas on how to use old containers in your garden.
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"African violets are long-lived plants that can grace houseplant collections for up to 50 years. However, repotting African violets (Saintpaulia ionantha) occasionally goes a long way toward keeping these plants healthy and blooming prolifically through the years. Signs that your violets need repotting include stunted growth, reduced flowering, pot-bound roots, and drooping leaves.
The following essential tips for repotting African violets will help you complete this task successfully so you can enjoy many more years with your plants."
Comments from Better Homes and Gardens
Know what plant needs are to stay healthy and beautiful.
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"If there is one task that gardeners often worry about more than any other in late winter, it’s trying to figure out when to start their tomato plants indoors from seed at just at the right time. Unfortunately, if you start your seeds indoors too early, it can create all kinds of issues.
Quite often, it forces gardeners to transplant their seedlings into larger containers. In addition, it becomes more and more difficult to get your plants the proper light, let alone find enough space indoors to keep the massive jungle of plants alive and well." Comment from This Is My Garden
It is important to know when to plant your seeds. I just plant them when I want to plant them, but don't always get good results.
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"Sometimes a houseplant starts to look a little leggy and sad and you want to rejuvenate it, or maybe you want to share a favorite plant with a friend. It’s simple to make more baby plants because many common plants are easy to grow from cuttings. When you take a cutting, you typically only need a few inches—or sometimes only one leaf—to create a whole new plant." Comment from Southern Living
In my opinion, this is one of the most satisfying ways to propagate plants. You can see the roots growing if they are in a clear container.
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Love spider plants! They love my part of the world.
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"Soaking seeds before planting them mimics the favorable growing conditions after a spring rain. Water wakes up many types of seeds and signals to them that it’s the right time to sprout. So do you need to soak seeds in water before starting them indoors or sowing in your garden? That depends on the type of seeds. Here’s what you need to know about which seeds to soak and how to try this technique correctly." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
Great information I did not know! Very informative . . . check it out.
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"It seems almost impossible that a hummingbird could even exist. A bird no bigger than a large beetle, covered with feathers that glow and sparkle in the sun, it hovers on wings that beat more than 50 times per second, dancing in front of colorful flowers to sip sweet nectar. That would make it remarkable enough. But on top of that, some hummingbirds migrate long distances— hundreds of miles, or even thousands—leaving cold climates for the winter and returning in the spring. Read on for insights into how they accomplish these amazing travels." Comment from Birds and Blooms
The hummingbirds don't come to my part of the world, at least I have never seen them. I have even put out the feeders in the past. Very disappointing.
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"If you’re wondering whether it’s a good time to start your seeds inside or when you should put your plants in the ground, you’re in the right place.
With my seed starting calculator, you can quickly find the best time to sow seeds (indoors or outdoors) and transplant seedlings outside." Comment from Garden Betty
It is so much better to have this calendar than to guess!
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"Did you know that planting and growing marigolds with your tomato plants can be one of the best ways to keep your tomatoes healthy, happy, and most of all, incredibly productive?" Comment from This Is My Garden
Good information to know as a beginning gardener.
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"The best seed starting mix needs only three ingredients, and you can find them all in your local garden center. Save money with this simple recipe you can easily make at home (without complicated soil amendments and fertilizers)." Comment from Garden Betty
Excellent article with great information.
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"Companion planting is a term with multiple meanings. Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes. In fruit and vegetable gardens, we select companion plants based on their services to neighboring plants.
The pepper companion plants featured here play various roles in the garden community, enhancing pepper yields through pest reduction, weed management, and soil enhancement." Comment from Southern Living
Excellent article for those who love to grow peppers, like me.
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"Succulents have an amazing adaptation: They store water in their leaves and stems. For this reason, many succulents make great indoor plants. Having adapted to places with sparse rainfall and poor soil, they actually do better when slightly neglected.
As you may have learned by experience, too much watering equals death for many houseplants. This is doubly true for succulents. But if you don't water them reliably, they won't grow much. They may become sparse and wither away until they die. This is how often you should water your indoor succulents to keep them healthy and thriving." Comment from Southern Living
This article is excellent for beginning succulent gardeners.
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"Creating compost at home is one of the easiest and most effective ways to improve garden soil. By turning everyday kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich, organic matter, compost helps plants grow stronger, improves drainage, and adds nutrients back into the soil naturally.
While there are plenty of compost bins available for purchase, many are expensive, flimsy, or simply don’t hold up over time. But that is where making your own can save the day! A well-built DIY compost bin gives you complete control over the size, materials, and design, ensuring it fits your space and works efficiently through every season." Comment from This Is My Garden
Love the compost bin in the photo. In my gardening experience, composting is very effective.
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"Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum), which are also referred to as airplane plants, are popular houseplants because they're generally easy to maintain. With its long, creased leaves, this plant makes a gorgeous addition to any space, but you'll need to make sure you're properly caring for your spider plant and giving it the right amount to drink." Comment from Hunker.com
Spider plant makes a beautiful hanging plant! They are also so easy to grow and propagate.
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The Right Way To Water A Spider Plant So It Will Thrive from Southern Living
"Despite its name, a spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is an attractive, popular houseplant that’s easy for every type of plant parent. The herbaceous perennial's name likely comes from its long, slender leaves that resemble spiders’ legs and the way its offsets dangle from the main plant like spiders from a web. While they are pretty forgiving of neglectful owners, spider plants thrive with bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. Soggy soil and chemicals in tap water can lead to problems. To keep your plant happy and healthy, here’s the right way to water a spider plant to keep little offsets coming." Comment from Southern Living
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"Timing is everything when it comes to pruning a crape myrtle. So when is it too late to prune crape myrtles if you want blooms in the summer? Along with not cutting off next year’s flowers, your pruning goals are to encourage strong new growth and maintain the tree's natural shape. Here’s what you need to know about when to prune your crape myrtle to achieve these results." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
I have experienced crape myrtles respond to pruning with lots of blooms
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"Did you know that you can grow and plant your own sweet potato plants by starting slips from an existing sweet potato? Not only is it possible, but it’s a great, inexpensive way to grow healthy and strong sweet potato plants!" Comment from This Is My Garden
Great information if you want to grow sweet potato plants.
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"Gardeners can become antsy during the winter when there are fewer opportunities to get their hands in the dirt or put all those tools in the shed to use. It's even harder in the South, where winter temperatures are relatively mild and it can feel like April in December. Luckily, there is still plenty of work to do to keep your garden and lawn in shape. Just be sure you're doing what's best for the grass. Here are 7 things you should never do to your lawn in the winter." Comment from Southern Living
I'm ready to pull all my grass out. Seriously!
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"Growing onions from seed takes a bit more planning than planting onion sets, but it has a lot of perks. Not only are onion seeds more affordable than onion sets, but you can also grow a wider variety of onions from seed since some types are never sold in set form. No matter where you live or the varieties you choose, these simple tips will help you plant and grow a successful harvest of onion bulbs from a handful of tiny seeds." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
I have onion seeds ready to plant and I'm happy to have found this article.
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"Can’t wait to enjoy fresh food from your garden? With these cold-hardy leafy greens, you may not have to. While tomatoes, melons, and cucumbers are warm-season crops that only grow during hot weather, many of leafy greens tolerate chilly days and can be started very early in the season. Whether you’re starting them indoors or direct sowing them in your garden, here are 10 leafy greens to start now for an early harvest, plus seed sowing tips to get the growing season off to a good start." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
Timing is everything in gardening!
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"House plants have made a huge resurgence in home decor trends in the last few years (did they ever really go away?) and terrariums are an easy way to get the look without a lot of fuss!" Comment from House of Hawthornes
Love terrariums, but never had one and I don't know why. Maybe this year?
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"From rustic to modern, the raised garden bed ideas for growing vegetables and flowers are nearly endless. Although plenty of kits you can buy and assemble are available, you can also opt for DIY raised garden beds using upcycled or repurposed materials. Building your own raised bed lets you customize the design and get creative with materials. Depending on the look you’re going for, you can use logs, brick, or even metal for a modern style. Here are some raised garden bed ideas that don’t require an engineering degree to build or advanced gardening skills to maintain." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
So many great ideas! Check out this article for tips and inspiration.
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"Growing mandevillas as outdoor perennials is out of the question if you live where winters are cold, but growing them in containers for the summer is within reach for everyone. Whether you choose a vining or a mounding variety, mandevilla care in pots is easy enough when you know what these beautiful flowering plants require. Use the following tips to grow mandevilla plants in containers and you'll enjoy plenty of bright, tropical blooms." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
Mandevillas are beautiful!
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"Successfully growing herbs from seeds is all about getting the timing right. Knowing when to start herbs from seed ensures your plants are ready to be transplanted when the weather warms up. By starting herb seeds indoors, you’ll get a head start on the growing season outdoors, which shortens the time between planting and harvesting. Some of the herbs grow so fast that they will be ready for a spring harvest.
Herbs vary greatly in their growth rate, so how long it takes to grow herbs from seed varies. Whether you want to plant annual, perennial, or seasonal herbs, we'll tell you when to start herbs from seed, when to transplant the herb seedlings into your garden, and which herb seeds to better direct sow." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
Timing is important!
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"Dreaming of an abundant vegetable garden but worried that limited outdoor space could decrease your harvest? Well, there's good news: your patio garden can still produce an impressive amount of food if you choose vegetable plants that thrive in containers. Ahead, we spoke with experts to find a dozen superstar vegetables well-suited to container life." Comment from Martha Stewart.com
I love container gardening and would like to learn more about the different vegetables that grow well in containers.
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