When you put so much effort into growing blackberries in your backyard you expect them to reward you with tender and juicy fruits to enjoy in the hot summers. But your expectations can go downhill if the soil of your garden does not have enough nutrients to support the growth of the blackberries. Moreover, they … Read more
When your tender watermelon plants are looking healthy it doesn’t always mean they will bear plenty of fruit. Because as the plant grows vigorously it needs more and more nutrients from the soil to support the flowers and fruits in them. And this is why you shouldn’t sit back and watch. Rather you should give … Read more
About growing Hops, I like harvesting the most. That crunchy sound of ripened Hop flowers soothes my ears. Obviously, a blessing harvest depends largely on fertilization as bines feed a lot. But there’s a problem. It is not easy to get a specially manufactured Hop fertilizer. Why? Because mostly Hops are cultivated on large scales … Read more
Dogwoods are magical. Angelic white or gorgeous pink, you get nothing but spellbound by the spring flowers. But that’s not the only show. Dogwoods will reward you with dreamy autumn with colorful leaves. Thus, this iconic native American doll never stops showing its beauty. But every year, plenty of growers face trouble getting expected blooms … Read more
“Rosemary doesn’t need fertilizer”- growers often get misguided by this amateur saying. Whoever started this probably had amazingly enriched soil but, that is not the same case for every gardener. I admit that Rosemary has fewer fertilizer requirements than many other herbs. But, they do need proper fertilization for a minimum two-year lifespan. And if … Read more
Do you know what my nana used to do? She used to keep some lavender leaves under the pillow cover. Yeah, she had insomnia & it is a doctor-prescribed method for better sleep. Though different people have different expectations from Lavenders, I like the fragrance most. But there’s an issue. Many gardeners often face degraded … Read more
How many oranges do you expect in one year? If it is a mature tree, your expectation should be around 300. But sadly, that does not happen to many gardeners. Now you may ask, why so? Well, first of all, Orange trees are heavy feeders. It is not that easy to come up with plenty … Read more
Raspberry is an ever-present plant in our garden. Why? Because nothing matches with the taste of a freshly picked Raspberry. With proper care, fertilize them twice a year & you will see the result. Interestingly, almost all the Berry fertilizers are quite good. And that’s a problem. How? Well, among so many good fertilizers, you … Read more
What is the traditional flower of Easter? Definitely Lilies, I know that. But don’t you think Lilacs also add colors to our Easter holidays? Sure, they do. During that time, the garden seems to have its own Lilac festival. However, as vivid, the color is, as firm the care should be. The good news is … Read more
Irises are truly mesmerizing. They show up in almost every color we are familiar with. Besides, I am so attracted to these flowers that sometimes bearded Irises remind me of lovely butterflies that only don’t fly. But, sadly, those gorgeous colors are not easy to get. Growers often experience poor blooming or faded colors of … Read more
