Looking for air purifying plants to keep your indoor air fresh and free of toxins? Gardeners have solid research to defend the urge to buy more houseplants. A study from NASA and the ALCA (Associated Landscape Contractors of America) concludes that houseplants purify the … [Read more...]
Starting a Garden on Your Patio or Deck
Even if you live in the city, you can still enjoy the benefits of growing your own fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers in the limited space that you have. Apartment dwellers and homeowners who have little or no backyard to speak of can take advantage of an outdoor patio … [Read more...]
Quick Tips for Container Tomatoes
Container gardening is the perfect outlet for apartment dwellers, assisted care residents, busy suburban families, and even those with lots of space. It pretty much applies to anyone who doesn't want to dig up the lawn in the name of growing tomatoes. If you want easy … [Read more...]
How to Grow Sweet Potato Slips in Containers
The sweet potato, Ipomoea batatas, is a large, starchy, sweet, tuberous root vegetable. Although widely believed to be from the potato family, sweet potatoes are actually from the morning glory family. Sweet potatoes grow as a herbaceous perennial vine with long, tapered … [Read more...]
Solving Black Spots on Basil Leaves
Got black spots on basil leaves and looking for a solution? Basil is one of the most popular culinary herbs in the world. You can find it in cuisine from Italy, Northeast Asia, and its native land of India. Many cooks and chefs call basil the “king of herbs” Source: … [Read more...]
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