Every gardener knows that watering is essential in plant care. But if done incorrectly, it may cause plants to die. Overwatering and underwatering are the two most common issues that gardeners face. At times, they both have the same telltale sign: wilting leaves. Once wilting leaves present...
Aside from drought, another common problem among gardeners is when it rains too much. Some gardens have excess water sitting on the surface of the ground causing the soil to be muddy and overwatering plant roots. To keep plants from drowning because of excess water, create a ditch in the...
Among the many unsupported gardening practices is watering orchids and other houseplants with ice cubes. This trick may has amazed many growers at first, but after experiencing it firsthand, they soon realize that it does not work for everybody. The discourse about this technique continues up...
Giving vegetables the right amount of water is necessary for their proper growth and development. Too much water will cause drowning and root rot, while not enough water could cause plants to wilt, that’s why most gardeners are very careful when it comes to watering their crops. Newly...
Watering plants often leaves gardeners confused and concerned, particularly how often and how much water they should give. One of the most common reasons why plants wilt is due to overwatering. Overwatering means keeping the soil too wet for an extended period. It is not determined by the...
Most gardeners commonly practice top watering for their plants. Another interesting way of hydrating plants is shown in a video posted by an Instagram user named Hilda who developed a love for gardening during the pandemic. On the clip, she submerged potted plants including mint, anthurium, cacti,...
Carol Goitia, an urban gardener, demonstrated in a video how one can start an urban garden without having to spend a lot by turning a soft drink bottle into a self-watering planter: First. Prepare your materials including a plastic bottle, scissors, soil, fabric, water, and your plant or...
