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Growing grapes can be a rewarding experience. Whether you’re cultivating table grapes for fresh eating or wine grapes for homemade vintages, proper care and pruning are essential for healthy, productive vines. Trimming grape vines in summer is a key task that helps manage vigorous growth, prevent disease, and improve fruit quality. This comprehensive guide will … Read more

Keeping your pond water clean and clear is important for the health of your fish and plants. Excess nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus can cause unsightly and harmful algal blooms. One of the best ways to combat this is by adding oxygenating plants to your pond. Oxygenating plants absorb nutrients from the water, helping to … Read more

Last week, I crossed something off my to-do list that’s been on there a really long time – hanging a plant from our kitchen ceiling! Because goodness knows I didn’t already have enough plants in our home. Nope, I definitely needed two more hanging from the ceiling in our kitchen. And today I’m teaching you … Read more

As summer fades into autumn, many trees undergo a colorful transformation. Vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow leaves capture our attention. But some trees also reveal surprise pops of purple when their berries ripen in fall. These eye-catching purple fruits add an unexpected beauty to the landscape. Why Do Some Tree Berries Turn Purple? … Read more

Aloe vera is an attractive & beneficial succulent plant to grow in your home. Here are 5 reasons why you may be having problems growing Aloe vera indoors. Aloe vera not only looks good, but it’s a succulent plant with many beneficial properties. Why wouldn’t you want one in your home? Some people have a … Read more

Strawberries are one of the most rewarding plants to grow. Not only do they taste delicious, but seeing bright red fruit on a background of vibrant green leaves is sure to make any day better. That is why the appearance of red leaves can raise questions and concerns about the health of your plants and … Read more

Million bells, also known as calibrachoa, are a popular annual flower prized for their prolific bloom. These flowers can bloom nonstop from spring till frost with proper care. Deadheading is an essential technique for keeping million bells flowering abundantly all season long. Here’s what you need to know about how and when to deadhead million … Read more

Unlike the name suggests, mushroom compost does not contain any mushrooms—it is a by-product from mushroom farming; the growth medium of mushrooms is removed after the mushrooms are harvested. The more apt name for it is mushroom soil. Just like regular compost, mushroom compost is often touted as black gold. When used properly it acts … Read more

Large planters are an essential décor element for every home and commercial property. They come in large sizes, allowing them to create a bigger visual impact on your space than small pots. While small pots are easier to fill, filling large planters comes with some challenges. From selecting the right filler material to layering the … Read more

Sweetcorn tastes best when eaten as soon as it’s picked and the only way you can enjoy that fresh, super-sweet taste is to grow sweetcorn at home. In this article, I’ll walk through every step you need to take to grow your own corn – from sowing seeds and what varieties to pick all the … Read more