Did you know you can grow plants indoors without soil? Growing without soil is called hydroponics. Hydroponics uses water instead of soil to grow plants.
Plants typically get most of their essential nutrients from the soil. So when you don’t have
Spider mites are tiny little pests that can cause big time damage. They live in large colonies and feed on plants by sucking the juices from their leaves. Spider mites can be hard to notice at first since they are so small, but they can quickly get out
Wish you could grow all-year-round? Well, you can! To keep growing even when the weather turns cold, try bringing your plants inside. Indoor gardening works by using pots with soil or by
What Are Aphids & How Do They Harm Plants?
Aphids are little bugs that can cause a lot of trouble. They typically clump together in large numbers and feed on all parts of many different kinds of plants. Aphids can be all sorts of colors
What is Root Rot & How Do You Know if You Have it?
Root rot is essentially what it sounds like: rotten roots. When roots get exposed to too much water for too long, they can begin to rot. Rotten roots turn black, mushy, and
Plants are constantly exposed to the elements. Rainfall, irrigation, and sunlight all play a part in diseases and how to control them. Common diseases like powdery mildew may not kill your plant but can stunt growth. Powdery mildew is a white, fine covering that can show up on leaves and stems. Infected
How are neem oil pesticides made?
Neem Oil spray is made through extraction of neem from the seeds of the neem tree native to India. This tree contains an active chemical compound, azadirachtin. The pesticide exhibits low toxic chemicals and sometimes controls insect infestations in greenhouses and gardens. It can
Toxic things you didn't know you had in your garden
Creating a pet-friendly green space at home can be a bit of a learning curve. There are many common and beautiful plants that can be very toxic to pets. Even if you've stayed clear of toxic plants, the fertilizers
Why do Herbicides get a bad rep?
Weed Killers (herbicides) are widely used on agricultural areas, schools, golf courses, residential areas, and more. But are they safe? Many of them contain chemicals that can harm the environment and its inhabitants. Some contain Glyphosate, a chemical
Plants are constantly exposed to the elements. Rainfall, irrigation and sunlight all play a part in diseases and how to control them. Diseases can cause decay of the flower or fruit. In minor cases you can remove branches, but in major cases the whole tree is killed and
