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How to Grow Saffron The Right Way

The allure of the Spanish and French cuisine lays in its abundant use of saffron as a spice. Rather small amounts of these long red strands – stigmas of mature saffron flowers that are handpicked and dried, are sold for great deals of money – enough to say that saffron costs more than its weight […]

Guide on how to grow spring onions

Are you a salad fan? Do you wish to eat nothing but fresh, green vegetables once the spring comes? Do you enjoy gazing upon your garden early in the morning and feeling thrilled and happy? Being myself one of such people, I have decided to put together this guide, so that you can grow your […]

How to Clone Plants the Easy Way

Things not turning out exactly the way you want is a natural part of gardening that you’re probably familiar with. A sudden disease might strike your crop when you least expect it, the soil might contain something you haven’t planned for, or vermin might crop up out of nowhere. For me, however, nothing is more […]

How to get rid of the ants in your garden without necessarily killing them

When was the last time you took a walk through your garden? Have you noticed any ants around? These insects appear in every corner of the world, so having a colony in your backyard is nothing unusual. But, if left unattended, these small, hard-working fellows can be quite the pestilence. The damage done to plants […]

Stop it from growing back – How to kill a tree stump

How many times have you found yourself in a situation that old, darkened tree stump had started to turn green again, and start growing? Although nature is resilient and fights for every opportunity to grow, sometimes, it is a bit pain in the neck. To prevent this, there are several things you can do, all […]

Heaven at Home – The Flowerist’ Guide To Growing A Bird of Paradise Plant

Exotic plants get a reputation for being difficult to grow, especially for beginner gardeners. And it’s usually justified, as most species are very particular about temperature and soil or require precise trimming to promote proper development. Some tropical plants like the Calathea ornata can only be efficiently grown in a greenhouse because of how specific […]

How to Get Rid of Voles In Your Garden

I go out to the garden I have been working on in the backyard and find that the little rats have been at it again. I cannot believe that my trees have been gnawed at and that all my plants are lying around eaten haphazardly. Disgust fills me as I rant and rave. It’s time […]

Transform your garden: How to kill grass

How to kill grass? Grass is difficult to kill, but it isn’t impossible to get rid of. If you’ve got a large garden, or even a small courtyard, you might want to remove grass and replace it with something else. Whether you want to pave a section of your lawn, create a new flowerbed or just stop grass […]