Growing Okra from Seeds or Seedlings
You can grow okra from seeds if you live in an area where the soil is nice and warm at planting time; but even so, you’re much better off starting …
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5 Tips for Growing Lemons from Seed
I've always been fascinated by growing lemons and other citrus fruits. You can't go wrong with a tree full of bright yellow bulbs of sunshine. The thing is, you can't …
Growing Rosemary From Cuttings
Growing rosemary from seed is, let's face it, a huge pain. The germination rate of rosemary seed is only 15 to 50%, so you’ll have to plant way more than …
How to Grow a Kumquat Tree Indoors
If you love kumquats, or just love the idea of having a little kumquat tree in your sunroom, you might wonder if it's possible to grow a kumquat tree indoors. …
What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Rosemary Plants
Rosemary is also largely pest-resistant, because its fragrant oils protect it from tiny predators. Some of the pests you might encounter are spider mites, mealy bugs, scales, aphids, or spittle …
Should You Fertilize Your Rosemary Plants?
Rosemary is such a vigorous grower; it seldom needs fertilizer. But if growth is slow or stunted, or appears pale yellow, use fertilizer once in early spring before new growth …
Should You Fertilize Your Asparagus Plants?
Asparagus needs lots of nutrients to properly grow, and fertilizers can provide the extra nutrients that asparagus needs to grow quickly and fully. …
Should You Fertilize Your Kumquat Trees?
Kumquats are heavy feeders, and they need fertilizer during their active growing cycle. You don’t need to fertilize your trees in the winter months, when the trees are semi-dormant. …
Growing Kumquats in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
Kumquats are easy to plant and grow, and they have fairly simple growing requirements: a sunny spot and good soil drainage. They are pretty flexible when it comes to soil: …
How to Grow Culinary Thyme in a Container
Thyme comes in two main types: culinary and ornamental. Within each type, you’ll find varieties that are prostrate (low-lying and spreading) or upright (growing tall). Luckily, many thyme varieties look …
