Most homes have quite a bit of organic waste that goes in the bin. The unusable parts of fruits and vegetables along with grass cuttings and dead plants can be used to help keep your garden fertile. If you can find a space for it, there isn’t much you can do for free that is more helpful than a compost pile. As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
How To Grow Plants From Seeds
With some things you’ll grow, it’ll be easy enough to grow from cuttings or planting the bulb in the ground (onions, garlic, etc) but at other times that will be a bit more difficult. That’s when growing from seeds is the best option. It’s often far cheaper and much more portable than a pre-existing plant from a nursery. You won’t need anything special to grow from scratch, just a container, water and some form of compost.
How To Transplant & Repot Properly
I’m sure we’ve all experienced the horror of trying to move a plant from one place to another only to find it dead within the week. I remember once, I tried to to a plant out of a pot so I let the soil dry out a little and grabbed it by the stem to yank it out. Big mistake! I ended up with the top half in my hand and the rest still in the pot; I don’t think there’s an emoticon for how shocked I was when that happened.
Compost Tea – The Ferrari Of Fertilisers
Compost tea is one of the greatest things in the world if you like fast growth and healthy plants. Out there is a synaesthetic mix that turns compost to Superman strength levels and the great thing is, all you need to make it is compost, water and a container of some sort.
How To Care For Houseplants
When it comes to indoor furnishings, plants are a cheap way to add some style to your place. Along with the aesthetic benefits, some plants with give us health bonuses too; these usually involve them cleaning the air or removing pests. Here are some of the best ones to take on and how to look after them.
