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Growing Strawberries Indoors Propagation You can grow strawberry from seeds: Fill the seed starting tray with half-inch of soil, one-fourth of potting mix, and three-fourth of peat moss. Sprinkle seeds on the top of this growing medium after moistening it with water. Add a very thin layer of peat moss over it by lightly sprinkling it over the seeds. The seeds will germinate soon and will be ready for transplanting when they have grown 3-4 sets of true leaves....

Today I’ll show you how to go about separating onions and maximizing the value of your store-bought seedlings! Table of Contents When you go to purchase onions, leeks, garlic, or other alliums at a nursery or garden center, they often come in a six-pack container that’s just crowded. Even if you started your seed at home, this can become an issue. It’s essential to separate them to promote development. Large onions simply won’t form if you have a clump of plants jammed into one space!...

1. Potting Soil Bag Container Learn how to use the potting soil plastic bag to grow plants, check out the tutorial video here. It can be a nice makeshift container. 2. Growing Potatoes in a Trash Bag You can grow food anywhere, in the trash bag as well. Click here to find out! 3. Self Watering Plastic Bag Containers Self-watering plastic bags containers for the balcony gardeners. Watch the DIY video here!...

Keeping fishes can be a time consuming but a rewarding hobby. However, if you have an empty fish tank, and don’t want to keep fishes anymore, there are still plenty of other old fish tank uses. Some of them are listed below: Before you turn it into any of the following things, you’ll need to give it a thorough clean. If you no longer want to maintain fishes in it, you can use regular household chemicals....

With so many simple and cheap DIY options available, you can easily create one to fit your needs. Looking to start seeds indoors, improve conditions for houseplants, or protect tender perennials during colder months? Constructing an indoor mini greenhouse is an easy and affordable way to create the perfect environment for growing plants inside your house. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Continue reading to learn all about growing Z. zamiifolia indoors. Zamioculcas zamiifolia ZZ plants are charming tropical perennials that have become increasingly popular as houseplants in recent years. They are incredibly resilient, can do well in low light conditions with little water, and have been known to survive long periods of neglect. If you tend to struggle with keeping houseplants alive, this may be the one for you! We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

They have a well-documented history and are relatively easy to care for, but propagating them from cuttings is an exercise in pleasure. In my long list of “favorite plants,” the African violet sits comfortably somewhere near the top. That’s because of its profuse and reliable blooming, the ease of care, and the mystique of being a plant native to Africa. But there’s a more personal reason in there, too. When I was in charge of maintaining greenhouse stock at an old job, I took special pride in the condition of the African violets....

Before we look into how to use hydrogen peroxide in hydroponics, let’s look at the compound itself. In essence, hydrogen peroxide is just water with an extra oxygen molecule attached. It’s found somewhat abundantly in nature, up in the atmosphere and in rain or snow. As an unstable compound, it sheds its extra oxygen molecule readily and becomes water and a single oxygen molecule. This makes it a very effective compound in hydroponics for a variety of reasons:...

If you’re a succulent lover, Sansevieria parva is a rare snake plant relative that’s you’ll want to add to your indoor houseplant collection or outdoor garden. It will thrive in both situations, so run out to the nursery and pick one up and let’s learn how to care for this gorgeous succulent species! Table of Contents Recommended Products: Espoma Organic Cactus MixEspoma Organic Cactus Fertilizer Sansevieria Parva Overview Commonly known as Kenya Hyacinth, it’s a popular species for containers or outdoor landscaping....

So you’ve heard about this way of growing plants called ‘hydroponics’, but have no clue what it is… Table of Contents If you’ve heard about hydroponics but find yourself overwhelmed by information and have no clue where to begin…this is for you. Before we get into the meat of this article, if you find yourself asking, “Where did hydroponics come from?” then I would recommend you check out the history of hydroponics article that I wrote a while back....

Table of Contents When growing indoors, it’s essential to match the natural sunlight changes throughout the seasons to initiate the different growth stages of each plant. Different temperatures surrounding a plant and the intensity of the sun are triggers for plants that allow them to release chemicals internally that will start them off into the next stage of their lifecycle. The size if your indoor garden space, as well as the plants you are planning on growing will determine the type of lighting, and the strength of lighting you should use....

In this article, we introduce 11 of our favorite varieties to guide you in selecting the right shrubbery for your landscape. Forsythia is a non-native deciduous shrub best known for its profusion of bold yellow blossoms that appear just as winter yields to spring. There are 11 species in the Forsythia genus and numerous cultivated varieties that vary in height, growth habit, bloom time, and to some degree, color. In our guide to growing forsythia, we discuss all you need to know to successfully cultivate this sturdy, long-lived bush, suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8....

Attracting wildlife into your garden can make it more lively, it will also improve the overall health of your garden. Here are the 5 ways to do this! Many people think that all insects and bugs are pests, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. These tiny creatures protect your garden from harmful nuisances, so it’s wise to encourage them into your space. Not only will a lively garden provide hours of entertainment, wildlife will repay your kindness by keeping your garden beautiful and free of harm....

Companion planting is the simple process of growing two or more plants in close proximity for mutual benefit. This benefit can take place as pest control, a way to attract beneficial insects, to provide shade, or even as sacrificial plants. Today, we will discuss the best cilantro companion plants to grow in the garden for healthier fruit and vegetables. But first, a bit of background information on the herb cilantro!...

Maybe you’ve heard of them or even eaten them, but have you ever grown endive microgreens? Endive is a lesser-known leaf vegetable that looks like little torpedos of lettuce. It’s a tasty plant, but unfortunately can be difficult to grow to maturity in some areas. That’s why we’d like to introduce a fairly easy way to enjoy this veggie! Table of Contents Growing endive microgreens is much easier than growing a mature plant....

How Vinegar Kills Plant Vinegar when sprayed on plants, drain moisture from leaves, and the plant dies. It is an organic and inexpensive way to kill weeds. But beware; it kills every plant that comes in touch with it. Here’s the simple but effective recipe for making vinegar weed killer at home Take one-gallon white vinegar. You can use the vinegar that we use in the kitchen; its concentration is 5%....

There are hundreds of Iris species with different growing needs and if you want to plant iris and its companion plants, first you’ll need to know about the requirements of specific iris species you are growing. Companion Plants for Iris While choosing iris companion plants, experiment. Instead of focusing only on the plant’s health, consider about the plants that require similar growing conditions and complement the color and texture of irises you are growing....

If left to grow, these opportunists will undoubtedly outcompete annual edibles for nutrients, water, and space. But most of them will only germinate when they’re within just an inch or two of the ground’s surface. Gardeners everywhere battle weeds throughout the growing season. But I’m here to offer some unconventional advice. I’m going to encourage you to grow them, or at least allow them to germinate. The reality is that there’s a seed bank underground, an accumulation of seeds built up over the years, just waiting for their turn to germinate and outcompete your beloved edibles....

​ Table of Contents After my recent ‘obsession’ with writing about the different types of water you can use for hydroponics, whether you can grow with tap water, or what to know about distilled water, I figured it’d probably be smart to talk about how to measure what’s IN your water. ​It’s one thing to understand all of the different compounds and substances that could be in your water, but it’s a totally different thing to be able to measure it....

Did you pick up a pothos based on the fact that they are pretty independent and low maintenance, only to find your pothos leaves curling like crazy? It can definitely be a surprise, especially to those new to caring for plants. Table of Contents I went through a similar situation when I found my beautiful silver pothos leaves curling down. So, I’ve been there, done that. Thankfully, there are plenty of reasons why this happens, and many of them are remediable....