Gardening

June 9, 2019 0 comments

How to Re-Grow Green Onions

Did you know that you can actually re-grow green onions? You are not going to believe this until you try it for yourself. Hopefully my photos will make you a believer! The next time you buy green onions, cut the green part off the onions, and use them for cooking or in your salad. Place…

June 2, 2019 1 comment

Growing Yucca Plants

Yuccas are an ornamental plant that thrives in the hot summer sun. Because they retain water in their leaves, they require little watering. Water your yucca plant no more than once a week. Even once every two weeks may be sufficient. They also prefer well drained soil and require little special care. The yucca…

May 24, 2019 0 comments

Best Homemade Fertilizer for African Violets

African Violets, like other houseplants, need a little tender loving care by giving them an occasional dose of fertilizer. You can buy African Violet liquid plant food, or you can also make your own easy DIY homemade African Violet fertilizer from common household items. This fertilizer is now one of my favorite homemade plant foods.…

April 28, 2019 4 comments

Using Epsom Salt to Fertilize Houseplants

How Much Epsom Salt for Houseplants? Epsom salt is a natural source of magnesium and sulfur, so if your houseplants are lacking in these key minerals, they may benefit from epsom salt. How do you tell if your plants are deficient in magnesium or sulfur? Often yellowing leaves are a sign of a sulfur deficiency…

April 20, 2019 2 comments

How to Transplant Hollyhocks

Many people wonder if they can transplant hollyhocks. Hollyhocks are beautiful, old-fashioned summer annual (or perennial, depending on the variety) flowers that are easy to grow under the right conditions. They are also a favorite flower of hummingbirds and butterflies. If you want to get a head start on the growing season, you can plant…

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