Tomatoes are a common crop for beginner gardeners to start with, along with lettuce and radishes. These crops may do well in the ground or raised beds, but is it possible to grow tomatoes as easily and successfully in a vertical garden? Tomatoes can be grown successfully in a vertical garden, but they require a … Read more
Vertical gardening is a space-saving method of growing plants, but is it suitable for many different types of plants? Strawberries are a popular garden crop, but how do they fare when grown in a vertical garden? Strawberries are easy plants to grow and thrive in a vertical garden environment. The vertical garden gives them space … Read more
Vertical gardening generally implies planting in a structure that provides elevation to make use of vertical growing space rather than horizontal space. Infrastructure is needed to contain the plants and a system for feeding and watering. These aspects imply a cost to set up your system. What costs can you expect when setting up and … Read more
Vertical gardening and hydroponics are two gardening systems that can be used to grow plants in high density in a relatively small amount of space. Since there are similarities between these two growing systems, how do they compare? Vertical gardens and hydroponics can both be used to maximize space utilization and increase crop production. Vertical … Read more
There are few things more frustrating than putting your blood, sweat, and tears into your dream flowerbeds or luscious vegetable garden only to find it ravaged by insects, worms, and other pests! They have declared war on your produce, so it’s time to pull out your Sevin Dust insect killer to take care of the … Read more
My lawn has been looking very thin and wan lately, and I found many patches of crabgrass in my normally thick, green grass. I found myself wondering if I could kill crabgrass using natural substances around my house, like vinegar. Vinegar kills crab grass by shrivelling the blades and making the soil too acidic … Read more
Taking care of plants is a fulfilling hobby and whether you are a new plant parent or a seasoned gardener, there is nothing more gut-wrenching than seeing invasive creepy crawlers in the soil. Worms can be harmful to your potted plants as they tend to eat dried plant matter, but if there is not enough … Read more
Would you like your neighbors staring at you when you are just relaxing in your patio or backyard? Obviously No! So, the question is, how to block your neighbor’s view? (that won’t cost you a wedge of cash!) Well, that’s what I’m going to share with you in this article. Make sure you read till … Read more
Have you always wanted to grow your own vegetables but don’t have the time or patience for a traditional garden? Or maybe you would like to grow vegetables hydroponically as a small commercial venture! Indoor hydroponics is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative way to get fresh produce year-round or establish a home-based business. We … Read more
When pregnant, it can be unclear what activities you can and cannot partake in. It goes without saying, children are one of life’s greatest joys, so providing them a stable living when pregnant is essential for their future. Because of this, there’s always a misconception between pregnancy and gardening. But is gardening safe for pregnant … Read more
