Smart Garden

 Grow sacks full of potatoes Strangely, potatoes are often overlooked when growing a vegetable garden. Obviously, some people are under the impression that there is really no reason to grow them because they are so cheap to buy and, really, how much difference can there be in taste? But it can not be wrong. A dditionally, those spouts that are grown commercially will easily last a year by the time they arrive at your local supermarket. That’s why if you take them home, they usually only take a few weeks to start germinating. So, what you eat is much less than fresh vegetables. But, if you grow them on your own and store them properly, the potatoes will last for many months, while at the same time being fresher than what you bought in the store. Like most things, home-grown potatoes are actually quite tasty. Although potatoes are often considered a convenient food, they actually provide a lot in a nutritious way. 1. 100 pounds of potatoes in just four square feet An arti...

6 Reasons Why Lemons grass Grow Wherever You Live Lemongrass is an important ingredient in many Asian dishes, and as you will find as you read, it can be useful in a variety of ways. But if you do not live in a tropical or subtropical climate zone, you may be forgiven for imagining that this is not a plant that can grow where you live. You will be amazed to know that you can grow it in your garden, and you can also grow it in cool temperate climates during the winter months until you bring it home or secretly. The key to success is to grow it in containers if you live in a cooler place than Zone 9a. Why Grow Lemons in Your Garden? Growing tropical plants in a temperate garden is not always an easy choice. But you do not have to do much, other than provide the lemon with the right temperature, enough sunlight, and plenty of nutrients. It is a relatively trouble-free plant. Although there is more work to be done in maintaining a plant in a container and moving it indoors as t...

 Rice water to get maximum growth of plants What is rice water? After the rice is boiled, the nutrients in it are more than the filtered water after washing the rice. It is also famous for its skin healing properties. This nutritious kitchen accessory has an excellent application for fertilizing plants. Benefits of scientifically proven rice water for plants According to research, rice water is better than tap water and helps plants grow at a much better rate. 6-8% protein 30-40% crude fiber 10-20% free amino acids 20-30% Calcium (Ca) 45-50% Total Phosphorus (P) 45-50% Iron (Fe) 10-12% Zinc (Zn) 40-45% Potassium (K) 55-60% thiamine 25-30% of riboflavin 60-65% niacin All of these are mixed with water and can benefit plants in many ways. It contains starch which promotes the growth of healthy bacteria in the rhizosphere. Rice water is environmentally friendly It promotes plant growth Increases healthy bacteria in the soil Fitted into the pocket as it saves on the cost of ...

6 Best Indoor Plants for Office Spaces There is nothing that expands the office space like a nice green plant. They are good for your mood and can increase productivity, and they help to clean the air in the office from toxins. After all, they are so much fun to watch. If you want to bring greenery into your office area, read on to find out which plants are best for this. Here are the best indoor plants for office spaces, so you can start collecting on your own today. Office plants, such as team-building games or strategies to build morale, are a great way to boost morale in the office. They can help increase productivity and even surveys can help companies retain their employees. Excellent indoor plants for office spaces Indoor plants in the office help keep the environment alive and energy flows freely and quietly into the space. By looking at the lush vegetation, they can create a restorative effect on the workers in the area. And these are just some of the benefits of h...

 Wasps benefit the garden Instead of cursing, celebrate every time you see a wasp in the backyard. Here is why Wasps provide excellent pest control Wasps have evolved into highly efficient and effective predators over millions of years. With thousands of hungry mouths to feed on each season, wasps are looking for many of the pests that will devour your crops: aphids, hornbeams, nematodes, worms, moths, spiders, whiteflies, leaf miners, caterpillars, and cabbage worms. Some. Wasps are very opportunistic and will prey on any nearby insect, including other wasps. As a completely organic, biological pest control, wasps provide the most valuable service to the gardener - for free. If you can tolerate their sometimes annoying behavior, it is good to be around them. After all, the enemy of my enemy is my friend! Wasps are pollinators When they do not feed their young insects along with other insects, the adult wasps feed primarily on flower nectar and can be seen sounding from...

 How to use trap crops to protect your garden from pests Feel free to take the wisdom to use trap crops in your garden. To understand why this is so important, you only need to introduce the concept first. Becoming a Nature Gardener can be said to be your ultimate goal. There are many ways to get there, and none of them will be easy. That is the honest truth. There can be bugs or bad weather in any season, which gives you less than the best harvest, but that doesn’t mean you have to resort to chemicals to “fix” nature. There is more than one way to garden organically You can walk with the rotations of the moon, go along the path of the permaculture garden or mix some features of the sub plantings. Then, you can add a pinch of crop rotation, throw in the ducks' dung for organic pest control, or attract hoverflies and beneficial insects. And do not forget about the use of cover crops. You will never find the right way to do it However, you need to take some steps to avoid damaging th...

 The 4 under-the-radar Sansevieria varieties are incredibly unique A quick look at the plant moms and plant dads on Instagram reveals that Sansevieria trifasciata is one of the most popular indoor plants. With their striped, sword-like leaves, these hardy plants are a staple in stylish homes and apartments. Also known as St. George's Sword, Mother-in-law's Tongue, and Virian Will's Jute, these hardy plants boast innumerable benefits that complement their aesthetics - they are easy to grow, low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and can. Purify the air in your home. Below you will find everything you need to know about the Sansevieria varieties including Sansevieria Moonshine, Sansevieria Sayuri, Samurai Sansevieria, and Sansevieria Golden Honey. Snake Plant Care Aside from that, snake plants are incredibly easy to maintain. They are native to the arid regions of Africa, Madagascar, and South Asia and require little water or daily maintenance. They thrive in bright, direct, or i...

 Home Plant Care: Brown Spots on My Dracaena? If you find brown spots on your dragonfly, do not worry - the plant mother is here to help! Brown spots on Dracaena can be caused by a variety of factors. Below are some possible causes and solutions to help your plant regain shape! Plant Symptoms: - Brown, dry spots on some leaves - Leaf tips turn brown - Small brown spots cut into yellow Possible cause 1: Irregular irrigation If you notice brown spots and spots on your dragonfly, the problem may be due to irregular watering. If the soil dries out too much, the tips of the leaves will be brown with spots and spots. How to fix it: Water your dragon once the top 75% of the soil in the pot has dried to the touch. Check your plants every 7 to 10 days and remember that in winter our homes are often hot and dry, so the plants need to be watered frequently. Possible cause 2: Water sensitivity If you notice brown spots on the tips and edges of the leaves, it may be a sign of the pr...

These reader insights will have you pruning like the pros We have compiled these nine pruning tips that will help you to start gardening positively. Pruning is a job, but with these helpful tips, you can get it done in no time. Learn time savers, functional applications for your discarded branches, good practices for tools, and more! If you need basic information on how to get started, check out this guide to trim all things. 1.  Paint tools to find them easier I put my tools down in the garden for a moment and get lost while walking. Inspired by the vermillion grips of my hand pruners, I draw brightly colored strips around the handles of my tools as soon as I buy them. Any bright color that is green or does not mix with the soil is easily detected from a distance, and my tool shed is very happy!  2. Barbecue tongs Protecting my hands and arms from thorns is not easy when pruning my roses. The heavy-duty gloves I tried were not flexible enough and made it difficult...

houseplants pest come from? Where do houseplants come from? This is a question I am asked a lot (I have surprised myself many times!). Understanding how your indoor plants can get bugs will prevent future infections and help keep them in good condition! Finding bugs in houseplants is one of the most common problems, and it can be very frustrating. If you are like me and you grow a lot of plants indoors, you will have to deal with pests before this. But if this is the first time you have found bugs in your plants, it can be very confusing. What! How bugs are there for my indoor plants ?! You can keep houseplants for many years and have had no bug problem before. One day you found an infection - it didn't appear anywhere. How in the world did this happen? Below I will talk in detail about the different ways in which insects enter your home and attack your house plants. What you see in this guide is here How do indoor plants get bugs? One of the most common questions peopl...

 Top 3 Spray Patterns to Keep Your Garden Thriving I had to leave my gardening equipment for a few months when I moved into my latest home. Everything in the garage was an ancient tip with the same structure: a brutal explosion. I'm very worried about how things are watered, so I'm not happy, and I spent too much time diverting the spray with my thumb and bending the hose to control the flow. My Irrigation Arsenal has now been refurbished and I have a lot of tools for many tasks, but Gilmore's front control watering nozzle is used a lot due to its versatility. Sure, it has a powerful jet system for gardening cleaning tasks, but it also has seven other systems, each suitable for different flowers and plants. While each form has a purpose, here are three that I use the most during gardening: Flower pattern You need to be gentle with seedlings and transplants. If you spray them with too much force, they will bend and break. The floral shape allows you to take a lig...