Category: Gardening Guides

Does vinegar repel mosquitoes, or is it just heresy or old wives’ tales being peddled to gardeners who need to eliminate these insects? Mosquitoes hate the smell of vinegar, and …

Do you know when to prune basil for the first time?  With proper pruning techniques, this plant can give enough leaves for a long time. When the word basil is …

Peaches or Prunus persica are the longest cultivated fruits but do you know when to plant a peach tree? This tree originates from China and has been cultivated for at …

Rhododendron comes from two Greek words—”rhodon,” meaning rose, and “dendron,” meaning tree; but what does a rhododendron look like? Despite the name deriving from Greek, rhododendrons grow all over America …

So you got yourself some beautiful pansies flowers?  One question that bothers gardeners is how often to water pansies; let’s look at it here. Growing pansies is not for the …

How long does it take to grow kale is a question we will answer to enlighten many gardeners on this topic. Kale is a cool-weather crop packed with iron, fiber, …

Whether you call it brinjal, aubergine, or eggplant, this plant is interesting to grow and yummy to eat, but how long do eggplant plants live? Eggplant is one of the …

Sweet corn is a popular vegetable among Americans; did you know you could grow your own if you learn how far apart to plant sweet corn? Sweet corn is used …

You may wonder how deep do you plant iris bulbs for the best display; in this article, we will look at all that and more. Iris bulbs are popularly called …

Blackberries are excellent plants to have around your home, feed you and make your garden beautiful; when do blackberries bloom? The blackberry is a summer berry that most people love …