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Growing strawberries in containers

Strawberries make ideal container fruits given their compact and quick-growing habit, although they are equally at home within a keen bed. Hanging baskets, terracotta pots and special strawberry planters are just some of the containers to grow them in, though for rustic effect I prefer old wooden wine or vegetable crates. There are a numberContinue reading “Growing strawberries in containers”

Backyard Composting

Backyard composting 101 can have a substantial impact to aid gardening and lawn care. It’s not a passing trend that will be forgotten, so if you have the right conditions and preparation, you should start a compost pile for yourself. Gardeners have known for a while how beneficial using compost as a soil amendment is.Continue reading “Backyard Composting”

How to grow avocado tree

First clean and prepare the pit by suspending it in a glass of water using 3-4 tooth picks along the sides of the avocado pit, for the bottom to hang into the water. Which side of the avocado seed goes in the water? The toothpicks should be supporting the seed so that the pointed halfContinue reading “How to grow avocado tree”

Blooming Air Plants

Do air plants bloom flowers? Yes, every air plant will only bloom once in its lifetime. Once the flower has dried up, you should trim off the entire flower stalk, as this will promote “pupping. Tillandsia “Pups” are simply new plants forming at the base of the plant. How do I get my air plantContinue reading “Blooming Air Plants”

DIY Butterfly Feeders

If you are looking to add more butterflies to your garden this year, you may need to reevaluate the plants that you have in your flower garden. Or, you could just make your own DIY butterfly feeder and I have a list to make ones that you can try. Adding a butterfly feeder to yourContinue reading “DIY Butterfly Feeders”