Hens and chicks (Sempervivum tectorum) are succulent plants that are low-growing perennials that stay close to the ground as they self-propagate, making them good groundcover plants. These succulents may be known for their hardiness, but itβs worth keeping these tips in mind. Choose a location with full sun. As outdoor succulents, hens and chicks needContinue reading “Hens and chicks”
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Propagating Wandering Jew
Propagating Wandering Jew in Water is super easy! Follow the given instructions and decorate your home with this stunning vine. Rooting Wandering Jew Cuttings in Water The resilient Tradescantia will root from almost any cutting, whether placed in water or in soil. So, starting a wandering Jew in water is a good project for anyone,Continue reading “Propagating Wandering Jew”
Using Orange peels in the garden
Gardens thrive off of the items we may otherwise be inclined to throw away, making them even more frugal and affordable to enjoy. Orange peels are no exception when it comes to household scraps you can use in your garden. Below are a few ways to use orange peel this garden season. Make your ownContinue reading “Using Orange peels in the garden”
Gardening with Junk
Gardening with Junk Plants and junk containers sometimes seem as though they were made for each other. A few junk containers gradually let loose among other pots or partly hidden in a bed can help to enhance your garden without major upheavel. The hunt for a piece of junk with planter potential can bring anContinue reading “Gardening with Junk”
Newspaper Pots for Seed-Starting
You can grow dozens of new plants to fill your yard and garden with great flavors and bright colors for the cost of just a few packets of seed. And you don’t even need to pay for seed trays or planting pots. Grab a few sections of newspaper out of the recycling bin, and inContinue reading “Newspaper Pots for Seed-Starting”