Organic produce is becoming increasingly popular due to the growing concern over the harmful effects of pesticides, hormones, and other chemicals that are commonly used in conventional agriculture. While purchasing organic produce is a great way to avoid these harmful substances, growing your organic produce can offer an even more direct and sustainable way to […]
Composting is an important component of a healthy garden that should be incorporated into every home landscape. Composting allows you to transform organic matter into humus, which nourishes your plants and soil. Composting is not about just throwing away food waste and kitchen scraps — it’s about making the best use of what would otherwise […]
If you’ve ever tried to grow anything in your yard, you’ve probably heard that your plants need to be in a well-drained area.
Who does not like fresh, pulp and juicy tomatoes growing in their garden? But there are many varieties of tomatoes.
Why not try growing the lovely snail vine plant if you’re searching for something a little unusual to grow? Learning how to cultivate a snail vine, as well as taking care of one, is simple if you have the right conditions. Snail vine (Vigna Caracalla), also known as corkscrew vine, Bertoni bean, corkscrew flower, and twisted-flowered kidney bean, is a legume with several names. This climbing vine can reach a height of 15 to 20 feet, but it can be kept in pots indoors to keep it smaller. Snail vines can be grown from seed and planted outside in full sun, on a sunny porch, or in a greenhouse. Snail vine is hardy in zones 9 through 11 of the United States Department of Agriculture’s plant hardiness zones. This lovely tropical vine from Central and South America has lavender and white blossoms and thrives in full light and heavy humidity. It’s also known as a snail bean or corkscrew plant, and it looks lovely in a hanging basket or container, where it can dangle up to 15 feet (4.5 metres) if allowed.
Those weeds in your garden must be eradicated. They’re robbing water and nutrients from your desirable plants, and many of them will grow until everything from rhubarb to roses is overwhelmed.
Plants, whether they are grown outdoors or potted indoors, need a few ingredients to ensure smooth growth.
