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Vexed up with Weeds in your garden? Anyone who keeps a garden knows just how annoying weeds are to deal with. They spread like crazy and create a huge eyesore in our yards. An easy way to kill these unwanted weeds is by sprinkling a bit of baking soda on the areas affected by weeds and watch them disappear.
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Planting one marigold in your vegetable gardens it protects vegetables from the pests.
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Plants growing in a mulched soil are usually more vigorous, less prone to pests and diseases.
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Most plants grow better and have more flowers if their wilted and faded blooms are plucked often. When you see the wilted flowers, remove them, so the plant can direct its energy on other flowers and they will be receiving more nutrients. Wilted flowers waste energy and sap. They also attract insect and pests. Also, by cutting off the spent flowers you prevent plants from seeding.
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An efficient way to water your plants directly at a steady rate is to use ice cubes. Put a couple on top of the pot soil and leave them to melt.
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If you have a plant that thrives on lots of sun, place it on a windowsill facing north or north-east. Check soil moisture levels regularly and inspect the leaves to check they are not being burned. At the slightest sign of withering, move the plant towards the middle of the room.
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If a room seems too dark to sustain a healthy plant, don’t be fooled. Most indoor plants originate in tropical and subtropical regions, in particular equatorial forests, and they thrive in dim environments and filtered light. The ideal spot is in front of a large window facing east or west, filtered if necessary through a net scrim curtain.
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Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil. It’s good to use a time-release fertilizer when planting
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One tomato plant in a big pot will actually produce more tomatoes than 4 tomato plants in the same size pot.
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Trimming dead leaves and branches of money plant will encourage new growth. If you want a single long stem, cut off the side shoots. Contrary to it, if you want a fuller plant, cut off the tips at regular interval.
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Partial shaded location is ideal for Money plant growth. If the leaves of the plant are turning yellow, understand that the plant is receiving excessive sunlight.
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Pruning give a rapid growth. Trim by cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems of the money plant.
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If you want to keep money plant as an indoor plant, it is fine to go for a small pot. But always prefer a harmonising pot outdoor for a faster growth. The growth of the plant is closely related to the pot size. You can plant it directly to the soil also without using a pot.
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Watering will definitely help the money plant to grow faster. But avoid over watering in any circumstances. Money plant does not need too much of water to grow. It is essential to let the soil dry between two watering sessions. Water the plant once every 2-3 weeks in winter and once every 7-10 days during summer.
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Planting: It is better to first grow the new plant in water. Let the roots develop and then transplant it in pot containing soil. This will help the plant to grow better and faster.
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When you wash non veg items like chicken/mutton etc throw the water into the rose plant pot. for better healthy flowers.
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If your rose garden is being attacked by aphids, an excellent home remedy to get rid of them is to spritz the leaves and blooms with a mixture of crushed garlic and water.
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Use chamomile tea to control damping-off fungus, which often attacks young seedlings quite suddenly. Just add a spot of tea to the soil around the base of seedlings once a week or use it as a foliar spray.
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Protein watering
Save the water after boiling eggs and cool it, then use it as a
tonic for your houseplants.
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Damping off and fungal diseases Chamomile tea is an excellent cure against damping off and fungal diseases. Make a tea and use it to water your plants or spray infected foliage.
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