10 Tough Plants That Grow Anywhere (No Matter How Bad the Soil)
Hello Gardeners! The other day, I received an email from a desperate lady telling me that in her garden, many plants were struggling to grow, probably due to poor soil conditions. First, I want to say that it is absolutely normal. Not all soils are the same, and it can happen that you live in an area that is…
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My Easy Guide to Growing Perfect Cucumbers
As soon as summer and the heat start rolling in, I begin eating tons of cucumbers. I love them in salads, in sandwiches, or just raw as a snack with dips like hummus or simply olive oil and salt. This explains why I like to grow them and why there are so many in my garden. However, one thing…
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My Secrets for Sweet and Tasty Onions Every Time
Today we are talking about onions. I know, it is not the trendiest plant, actually I always notice a prejudice around it. It may be because of the smell, but many people snub onions and don’t plant them. This is obviously not the case for me! In my kitchen onions are the queen, I use them a lot and…
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Perennial Flowers That Naturally Crowd Out Weeds
Beginner gardeners don’t know that perennial flowering plants can act like living mulch, filling in bare soil so weeds have little room to sprout. I have been using this technique for several years, and it has definitely reduced my herbicide use and weeding chores. Many of these plants also bring bonus benefits: beautiful blooms for you and nectar-rich…
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Common Watering Mistakes Every Gardener Should Avoid
It’s no secret that plants can’t survive without water. Yet, sometimes, no matter what you do, your garden still ends up looking sad and worn out. Eventually, you might just give up on having lush greenery and decide you’re not one of those people with a green thumb. But what I’ve learned over the years of gardening,…
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10 Plants That Reflower If You Cut Them at the Right Time
Until a few years ago, I believed flowering plants shouldn’t be touched. I loved seeing their colors in the garden and did everything I could to make the blooms last longer. Several years later, and with much more experience, I found that there are some plants that can actually bloom a second time and that reflowering is…
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How to Prune Tomatoes for Maximum Yield and Plant Health
Everyone loves tomatoes. They are easy to plant, grow fast, and can be used in so many recipes. However, they also have a big problem: they’re high-maintenance plants. Not only are they heavy feeders, but they’re also highly sensitive to water fluctuations and more prone than others to pests. And don’t forget that quite often they also need support,…
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10 Plants That Reflower If You Cut Them at the Right Time
Until a few years ago, I believed flowering plants shouldn’t be touched. I loved seeing their colors in the garden and did everything I could to make the blooms last longer. Several years later, and with much more experience, I found that there are some plants that can actually bloom a second time and that reflowering is…
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My Step-by-Step Guide to Grow Perfect Lavender from Cuttings
If you have been following me for a while, you will know that there are two things I love: growing plants from cuttings and lavender. In today’s article, I want to combine the two, and so we are going to look at a step-by-step guide on how to grow lavender from cuttings. The good news is that multiplying…
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Plants You Should Never Keep Inside Your Home
I love having plants in my apartment, I could never live without them. They add so much color and completely change the vibe of a place (at least for me). However, while adding plants indoor can brighten a home, some plants are best left outdoors. Unfortunalelly, many popular garden plants are poisonous or high-maintenance, making them bad choices for pots…
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