Many pests and illnesses affect cucumbers, which can result in the loss of the entire crop. Worms can create tiny holes. Pickle worms, which tend to burrow into the fruit and leave holes in their wake, are the primary cause of holes in cucumbers. After entrance, bacterial or fungal infections frequently appear. The larval stage …
To improve the structure and quality of potting medium, soil substrates like perlite and vermiculite are both added. Because they are frequently employed in the soil medium when potting plants, soil amendments are fairly common and can be purchased in every garden store. Even though they are both put into the soil to improve aeration, …
When placed in a watering tray, bottom watering enables plants to collect water from the bottom up through capillary action throughout the soil. After 15 to 20 minutes, the plant is taken from the tray, and the extra water is allowed to freely drain from the soil. Before it can receive another bottom watering, the …
Termites can cause a lot of pain. They have the potential to destroy your pricey furniture as well as pose a serious threat to your home’s timber framework. Fortunately, getting rid of them is not too difficult. Spraying vinegar or orange oil on your raised bed garden will get rid of termites. Additionally, to ensure …
We went into great length on how adding drainage holes to the edges of a plant pot might impact the health and development of your plant. Making holes in a plant pot’s sidewalls enhances plant aeration and water drainage. There should be four to eight holes, each with a diameter of one closer to the …
The avocado is a berry that resembles a bulb or a pear and has a single seed enclosed in a thick layer of flesh. The avocado fruit’s coveted coating, known for its heart-healthy fat content and particular flavor, is the most valuable section of the fruit. The Pollock variety, a vigorous spreading West Indian variety …
85 to 90 percent of a plant’s weight is made up of water. Both bottom and top watering assist in delivering vital nutrients and minerals from the soil to the cells, strengthening and nourishing the plant. Bottom watering plants keeps the soil evenly moist so that the entire root system receives water, but the drawback …
When done properly, covering topsoil with rocks has several advantages and gives both indoor and outdoor plants a contemporary appearance. In potted plants, the topsoil can be covered with rocks to improve the plant’s appearance, minimize soil loss during watering, weed growth, fungus gnat infestation, splashing, and pet contact with the soil. There are many …
Regardless of whether they are landscaped or grown in pots, plants can benefit from using gravel as mulch. Additionally, gravel or stone can add value to a property while giving plants a more contemporary appearance. Gravel can be used as mulch to stop soil erosion, moisture loss, and the growth of unwelcome weeds close to …
Insects will lay their eggs on the upper and lower surfaces of plant leaves in order to provide protection and a food source for the developing larvae. The eggs of moths, beetles, aphids, and stink bugs can all be identified among the yellow ones seen on plant leaves. When first laid, the eggs may have …