Category: The Garden Basics

How To Grow Boxwood green velvet (Buxus green velvet) In Your Garden

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At a Glance: Buxus green velvet Plant Characteristics: Distinguished by its dense, evergreen foliage with a soft, velvety texture. Plants maintain a a lush, compact shape, making them a favorite for year-round structure and elegant landscapes. Growing & Care: Flourishes in a range of conditions, from partial to full sun, and prefers well-drained soils. It […]

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How To Grow Slender Deutzia (Deutzia gracilis) In Your Garden

Attractive Flowers, Attractive Foliage, Container Plants, Growing Guides, Spring Interest / Dean

Deutzia gracilis, commonly known as Slender Deutzia, is a charming deciduous shrub that has captivated the hearts of gardeners worldwide. This plant is admired for its compact size, typically reaching a height of two to four feet (60 to 120 cm) and spreading equally as wide. Its small stature makes it a perfect choice for

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Pink Flower Cactus Plant: Blossoming Beauty in Your Home and Garden

Houseplants, The Garden Basics, Xeriscaping Plants / Dean

Growing a pink flower cactus plant can be a great way to add some robust beauty to your home or garden. Their soft, delicate pink blooms exude a distinct charm that helps transform spaces with their serene beauty whilst providing a unique aesthetic. Resilient and striking, cacti are great for both outdoor gardens and indoor

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Eggplant Turning Yellow? Top Causes and Solutions for Healthy Plants

Garden Care and Problems, The Garden Basics / Dean

For many people, Eggplants (Aubergines) are a prized addition to their summer garden. The fruit's rich, glossy purple hue is a visual treat and is used as a key ingredient in many a culinary delight. So it can be a tad concerning if your eggplants start turning yellow. Don't worry, a simple understanding of the

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Which seeds should be soaked before planting?

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Soaking seeds before planting can help to speed up the germination process. The soaking approach promotes softening of the seed coat, and thus allows moisture to penetrate more easily. The most common way of soaking seeds is to submerge them in room temperature water for several hours (or overnight). Soaking can also be done in

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Cauliflower Disease: A Guide for Gardeners

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When cultivating cauliflowers it is important to know about the many common diseases that can negatively impact your harvest. Pests and diseases such as Clubroot, Downy Mildew, Black Rot, and Alternaria Leaf Spot can be a challenge even in the best maintained gardens. Gardeners should be particularly vigilant when growing cauliflowers in cool and damp

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