Compost bins and piles are both excellent ways to recycle the food scraps and yard trash you produce at home. A layer of green materials, like vegetables, is added to the bottom of a compost pile before a layer of brown materials, like leaves, is added on top. Organic waste can be placed in compost …
Nothing is more depressing than watching coffee plant leaves get dry and brown. Environmental factors such as fluctuations in light, temperature, and humidity lead coffee plant leaves to turn brown. The condition of the leaves of the coffee plant can also be impacted by the soil’s quality, including its drainage capabilities and pH levels. By …
By changing the chemical makeup of the soil and inhibiting the intake of nutrients for healthy growth, cement that has been fractured can impede healthy grass growth on a lawn. Lawn grass can be killed by cement in two to three days. Limestone, which is essentially calcium carbonate, is a component of the cement (CaCO3). …
We may see our domestic animals acting strangely in our daily lives, but cats sleeping in potted plants is not a very uncommon occurrence. Because the setting is so cozy, cats will sleep in potted plants. Cats are naturally highly territorial, and plant pots can offer a wonderfully warm place for cats to rest. Potted …
As heterotrophic organs (parts that do not make their own food), roots typically develop underground and rely on the shoot and leaves for nourishment and sustenance. When exposed to light, roots will turn green, which can lead to an accumulation of algae on the root’s surface. Because they contain chlorophyll, algae commonly used in aquaponics, …
Unshaded soil can become problematic since sunlight can destroy living things and dry up the soil. However, it is possible to cover both garden and potting soil to offer protection from the sun’s harsh rays. Sunlight is not a direct requirement for soil. Climate, air quality, water, and organic matter all affect soil fertility. However, …
Dogs sleeping in potted plants is not an uncommon behavior, despite the odd things we may see our domesticated animals doing in our daily lives. Because they see potted plants as secure and cozy, dogs will sleep within them. Dogs can be extremely possessive, and plant pots can offer a nice warm place for dogs …
We’re all dog lovers. We also enjoy keeping a few houseplants nearby. Due to the potential dangers, it may be an issue if your dog accidentally drinks water from the saucer of your houseplant. If they are thirsty, dogs will drink from a plant saucer. The dirt and fertilizers used to grow plants, however, might …
A great approach to improve the aeration and drainage of soil is by adding rice. However, in order to do so successfully, the appropriate section of the rice grain must be employed. When applied as a mulch or blended into the soil, rice hulls can offer a protective layer for topsoil that keeps weeds and …
It’s difficult to safely transplant a plant without giving it transplant shock and stress. choosing how deeply to bury the plant during transplanting is especially important. Depending on the type of plant, the plant or seedling can be buried up to two thirds of its stems when transplanted. When buried further into the soil, members …