Weeds refer to the naturally growing unwanted plants in your vegetable garden. Like any other cover crop, weeds are also beneficial to the environment. They prevent soil erosion, encourage ambient soil microorganism activities, provide humus when they die, break soil compactions, and aerates the soil. Besides all these positive contributions, weeds often choke vegetable gardens….
Palm trees have a special place in people’s lives. Their prevalence and multiple uses make them very interesting for all meridians. In addition to producing delicious fruits, palm wood is used to make various decorative items. Source: freepik.com Palm trees grow wild, mostly in tropical and subtropical regions. Two types of palms grow wild in…
Starting a personal vegetable garden is one of the best ways to save money and live a healthy life. With everyone now concerned about where their food is coming from, starting your vegetable garden will ensure that you get a fresh supply of groceries every time. Like any other practice in life, gardening also comes…
Every gardener, no matter if you are a pro or a beginner, is looking for an efficient way to deal with harmful pests. If you’ve been wondering what to spray on your vegetable garden for bugs, we’ve got not one, but several suggestions. These natural ingredients are great for pest control and will make your…
So, you have nourished and cared for your weed plants and nurtured them the best way you possibly could. It is now time to harvest your weed and enjoy the fruits of your time and labor. But wait, how do you know your plants are ready for harvest if you are a first-timer? This article…
Washington D.C. and Colorado made history as the first states to legalize the use of marijuana among adults in 2012. Legalized cannabis is sold in the form of smokable flowers, topicals, edibles, or concentrates. More states in the United States of America have since permitted the use of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. Presently,…
Growing your own weed is the dream of many people who understand its benefits. We must remind you that cultivating weed is not permitted in all of the United States. You should do your due diligence and ascertain whether weed growing is allowed or prohibited in your area. Normally, weed-growers do it outside in the…
Gardening is therapeutic for many Americans. Besides, it gives them access to fresh and nutritious vegetables and other food crops. Unfortunately, not every American gardener has a flourishing garden. Some have given up gardening because of poor yield, pest infestation, or crop diseases. The reality is that soil health is a top determinant of how…
Many times, we forget how valuable soil as a resource is. It nourishes plants for growth so that we can eat. In recent years, more Americans have embraced gardening. In the process, they have discovered how important soil is in the ecosystem. Did you know that it takes about a thousand years for just 3…
Did you know that you can easily grow a vegetable garden on your property if you are determined to own one? Your experience level in gardening does not matter as long as you have good soil, an unyielding spirit, seeds or seedlings, and the desire to succeed. A home vegetable garden will help you save…
The Covid-19 pandemic made most American families spend a lot of time indoors due to the containment efforts that were enforced by the authorities. As a result, many people started indoor gardens to keep them busy during the day. These gardens also came in handy in providing fresh, nutritious, and affordable vegetables without making frequent…
What would you do if you want to set up an indoor garden, but the lighting environment inside your house is inconducive? One of the options you would probably consider is investing in grow lights. These gardening accessories provide full-spectrum light enabling plant growth in areas that would otherwise be inhospitable for plants due to…
Different types of fungi exist naturally in soil, some of which are beneficial, others harmful. Unfortunately, there are thousands of fungi species that can easily mess up your garden and plants. These fungi are associated with root rot that messes up with plants’ root systems, affecting the water and nutrient uptake. Additionally, the fungi can…
When it comes to growing plants, indoors or outdoors, few aspects are as important as the choice of growing media. Unless your garden relies fully on hydroponics, you will probably have to choose between potting soil and garden soil at some point. So, what is the difference between these two soil types, and which one…
Most hydroponics gardeners have probably been there; your garden is all set up, and all that remains is to plant your first seeds. There are numerous upsides to planting your own seeds as opposed to purchasing seedlings from retailers. By starting your seedlings, you have better control over the nutrients, light, water, and air that…
Farming practices in the modern-day world are considerably different from those of decades ago. With the changes in climate, farming spaces, and tech advancements, fields such as aquaponics have continued to gain popularity. Basically, aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture and hydroponics. The former deals with the rearing of fish and other aquatic creatures, while…
When it comes to indoor gardening, some people have better luck than others. Your experience might be greatly affected by the plants you choose, your skills and knowledge, your hardiness zone, and numerous other factors. Luckily, the succulent family of plants is among the best and easiest to grow for virtually anyone. This ease of…
If you have some gardening experience, you have probably come across seed package labels with gardening zones indicated. What exactly do these zones mean, and which plants thrive in each zone? The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone interactive map was created to give gardeners an idea of the general climate conditions prevalent in their areas and,…
Inspired by an article in an old issue of This Old House, this weekend we decided to use a French Cleat to hang our new flat screen TV on the basement wall. It seems really simple. It wasn’t. First, one half of the 2×6 we were using cracked when Scott ripped it. Then Scott couldn’t…
You all know how I try to use the “friendliest” materials when I’m working around the house, right? Oil-based stains and conventional finishes give me headaches and I know they’re not good for the environment. But, as much as it hurts to say this, it seems that most “friendly” finishes have a ways to go…
f you google “isopropyl alcohol-based wood stain,” it’s entirely possible you won’t find anything that resembles what you’re looking for. There’s probably a tutorial out there somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. And although the bottle of concentrated tint that I use for staining with alcohol says, “May be mixed with water or alcohol…
How to what? Oxidize? What does that mean? Oxidized wood is just wood that has weathered or been made to look weathered. Weathered wood has a patina that commercial stain and other finishing applications can’t match. But since it doesn’t make sense to build a piece of furniture and then leave it out in the…
