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How to Grow a Pomegranate Tree in a Container
container one-quarter full of potting soil. Set the root ball into the container and begin to fill in around the roots with the soil to the top of the...
32 Vegetables that Love Chilly Weather
32 Vegetables that Love Chilly WeatherArtichokes (Cynara scolymus) ... Arugula (Eruca vesicaria) ... Beets (Beta vulgaris) ... Bok Choy (Brassica rapa...
It's a Garden Myth that Potting Soil Should Not Be Reused - Here's Why
It's a Garden Myth that Potting Soil Should Not Be Reused – Here's Why. ... The amount of soil is small and does not provide many nutrients for a crow...
Common Tomato Plant Pests and How to Fight Them Organically
How do you make organic pesticides for tomatoes?How do you control pests on tomato plants?Will vinegar kill bugs on tomato plants?Can I spray my tomat...
Banana vs. Plantain, Explained
A plantain is actually a type of banana, but with a different flavor and culinary use. ... They tend to be larger in size than bananas, and have a thi...
Kiwi vs. Kiwifruit, Explained
The kiwi is actually a flightless bird, native to New Zealand, that is about the size of a chicken. ... In 1959, the fruit, which is also known as the...
Best Organic Fertilizers for Different Plant Types
BEST OVERALL: Jobe's Organics 09524 Purpose Granular Fertilizer.BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: Espoma PT18 Plant Tone.BEST FOR LAWNS: Milorganite 0636 Organi...
How to Grow Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)
Tansy grows well in soil that is somewhat dry, fertile, and drains well. As long as the soil has these traits, tansy plants will grow in a variety of ...
How to Grow Radicchio (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum)
Plant radicchio in full sun in a nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. Keep the substrate evenly and consistently moist. Provide one to one and a half inc...