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Last Updated on: July 8, 2020. Many plants can provide you with food, but one of the most interesting is the peanut plant or Arachis hypogaea. Arachis means that the plant’s pods grow underground, while hypogaea means underground crypt. From its botanical name, you can already tell that peanuts grow underneath the soil in their own little space, so they’re also known as groundnuts. Peanuts are believed to have originated in South America. Peruvian Indians … Read more

Last Updated on: July 8, 2020. Growing hazelnuts may be easier than you think. Here’s how to grow your hazelnut tree in your garden or backyard. Although many home gardeners may be hesitant to buy a hazelnut tree due to water requirements, spacing, and other issues, this guide will give you a complete picture of how you can succeed. Hazelnuts are also called filberts. They are nutritious and are a good protein source. The good … Read more

Last Updated on: July 7, 2020. How to Grow Broccoli Plant – Broccoli is a healthy and delicious vegetable, and if you have space in your garden, we highly recommend you try growing broccoli for yourself. Before doing so, though, you need to have a good understanding of the broccoli plant, including how, when, and where to grow it. Broccoli Plant Basics As part of the cabbage family, broccoli is a rich source of vitamins … Read more

The best lawn edgers can give you more control over the aesthetics of your yard. It gives you better results compared to using a regular string trimmer for the job. Lawn edgers are perfectly designed to edge straight and professional-looking lines around your lawn, between the driveway and your yard, around your garden, and more.  There are plenty of lawn edgers to choose from. Each has advantages. To help you find the perfect choice for … Read more

Last Updated on: June 19, 2020. Learn how to grow your own strawberries by growing them in planters and pots.  Who doesn’t love the taste of a freshly picked, perfectly ripe strawberry? The flavor is the essence of summer. There is something truly nostalgic about biting into a juicy strawberry, even the store-bought ones most of us are used to. However, there is nothing better than strawberries grown straight from your garden. Strawberries can be … Read more

Last Updated on: June 16, 2020. Here’s what to know about growing and using a citronella plant. Summer is the perfect time for family gatherings and all kinds of outdoor activities like cooking using your barbecue grill. If only there were some way to limit the unrelenting nuisance that plagues all our summertime fun: the mosquito. Getting rid of mosquitoes is an everyday battle during the summer. Eliminating standing water and spraying yourself down with … Read more

Last Updated on: June 16, 2020. Here we explain what an aeroponics system is and what it does. There are different types of gardening methods available, and one such method that never fails to amaze us is something called aeroponics. An aeroponic system is one that nourishes a plant with nothing more than a mist that is filled with special nutrients. Are you interested to know more about this way of planting and growing plants … Read more

Last Updated on: June 17, 2020. Knowing how to ripen green tomatoes is a helpful skill. Perfectly-ripened tomatoes are the most flavorful and robust. There’s no doubt that vine-ripened vegetables far supersede the flavors of anything you would be able to find in the grocery store. However, often gardeners are left with green tomatoes on their vines. Whether the temperature dropped quickly in your area or it’s too hot, you can still make the most … Read more

Last Updated on: June 6, 2020. Not everyone has space in a garden to grow a plant like tomatoes. The good news is growing tomatoes in pots is much easier than you might think. As long as you have a sunny spot and a place to put the pot, you can have juicy, delicious tomatoes throughout the season. Growing Tomatoes in Pots We are going to take a look at how easy it can be … Read more

Last Updated on: June 8, 2020. Basil is easy to grow at home. It does well indoors and outdoors. Here we discuss growing your own basil plant.  Basil is a woody plant that branches out. It loves warm weather and tends to grow extremely quickly when temperatures hit 80 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. When you choose to grow basil, you should keep in mind that two or three plants are plenty for a family.  You … Read more