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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “gardening”
Some reasons why you shouldn’t clean up the Fall Garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Before pulling out all of the tools to clean up the garden, keep some of these things in mind… removing spent material from the garden is removing fertilizer, rich topsoil, habitat, and food — or simply put, it’s gardening against nature. When …
The best frost-tolerant plants for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When the weather starts to get a little cooler you can still grow plenty of tasty veggies and a few edible flowers that don’t mind a little frost. Such as broccoli and cabbage. You can plant it right now and enjoy later for fall harvests. …
How to deal with a prolific garden pest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Leafhoppers can be found in just about any garden. They’re destructive little sap-sucking insects, and they spread disease and damage plants. Because they are so prolific, and there about 20,000 different Leafhopper varieties, it’s inevitable that as a gardener, you’ll be affected by them …
Fill your garden with some of these native plants this fall. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are some native perennials that will bloom late in the season and will keep going even after the first frost hits. Make sure to plant them right now for your fall garden. And, you’ll attract a few pollinators, as well. …
Some drought-tolerant plants that are hard to kill. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are many drought-resistant indoor plants that don’t need a whole of lot watering and can go for weeks without a little moisture. That’s especially good if you’re planning to go on vacation for awhile. A snake plant can go for weeks and can …
How to make sure your pots stay hydrated while you’re on vacation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Your plants in the ground will usually be fine for a week or so without watering, especially if there’s some rain in the forecast. But because containers have limited space for holding water and are more exposed to warm temperatures, …
Some ways to prevent your houseplants from getting sunburned. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. More light isn’t always the answer for healthy houseplants; just like you, your plants can end up getting sunburned if they spend too much time soaking up the rays. Plants are the most at risk in the spring and summer if you decide to …
The importance of humidity when caring for orchids. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The ideal daytime humidity for most orchid plants is from 60-80% and possibly more during hot seasons. Most orchids are tropical plants, but that doesn’t mean they need rain forest humidity to grow in your home. Orchids like air movement. Indoors, an overhead paddle …
How much light you should and shouldn’t give our orchids. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re wondering how much light you should or shouldn’t give your orchids, from a plant’s perspective, houses usually have dim light, so you’ll usually have better luck with orchid varieties that tolerate low light levels. East-facing windowsills are great spots for orchids; …
The proper way to feed your orchids. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In order to keep your hard to grow orchids thriving, they will need to be fed properly. Orchids require very low amounts of fertilizer when they are actively growing leaves and roots. The American Orchid Society recommends feeding your plants regularly with a 20-20-20 fertilizer …
