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Wise ways to use wood ash in the garden Heating oil in many parts of the world has now risen to astronomical costs. In fact, the high cost of heating oil converts a lot of homeowners into wood stoves. Instead of throwing wood ash in the trash, there are many ways to use it in your garden. It offers many benefits, which we will discuss in detail in this article. 1. Make a wood ash tea Just like you make compost tea, you can also make nutritious, fermented tea from wood ash. This will provide nutrients to the growing plants as you can spray the tea at the base of your plants. To do this you need to put three pounds of ash in a burlap bag and submerge it in water in a 30-gallon bin. Leave it there for a few days. 2. Spread wood ash to prevent snails and snails There are some garden pests that do not really like wood ash! Wood ash has a sharp, abrasive feeling when dried. To prevent these slim, slippery pests from harming your sensitive plants, you can spread ash around your pl...

 Common garden plants that are toxic to chickens Raising chickens is fun, easy, and a great way to get fresh organic eggs from your backyard. It does not come without some challenges, and protecting your new pets from harm is one of the biggest. Chickens are omnipotent and very curious by nature, which can be a problem if you move your flock freely. There are plenty of plants that are toxic to chickens, some of which are very popular and will already grow on your property. As a rule of thumb, if your chickens come within the free-range, it is best not to plant these plants on your property. However, you can easily protect the birds and plants by fencing your garden. You may want to do this anyway because chickens are known for digging carefully designed gardens and eating what they like. 1. Foxglove Foxgloves, while incredibly beautiful, are not only good for chickens or other pets but are also poisonous to people. Foxglove contains digitalis, a chemical that affects th...

 10 Benefits of Planting Marigolds in Your Vegetable Garden Marigolds are tall flowers, up to about three feet tall. They are globose and can be red, orange, or yellow. They represent passion, and creativity and are associated with the famous brave li on. With this appearance, marigolds are often found in gardens due to their remarkable properties. The vegetable garden is a great source of entertainment and a perfect source of fresh, natural food. That being said, if you hear about growing marigold flowers in your garden, it can be confusing. If you are a gardener and have never thought about planting flowers in your vegetable garden, now is a fantastic time to consider it. Marigold may be a flower, but with its decoration and naturally derived elements, it can provide an incredible amount of benefits to your vegetable garden. 1. Attracts bees and other pollinators Planting marigolds in the vegetable garden attracts bees and pollinators. The bright flowers of this flowe...

 Putting plants together Finding the right plants for the right parts of your garden is relatively straightforward - its label usually tells a plant which soil it prefers or wants sun or shade. But putting plants together can be tricky. How do you know what's going on? Garden designers and talented gardeners may seem to put plants together using only intuition, or they have a knack, but anyone can learn to put plants together successfully. Here are some tips to help you get a glossy look. 1. Learn when and how to edit a border Improving your own garden is not always easy to see without being emotional. Many techniques can come in handy to help you stay more purposeful in your planning. Memories can be selective or sticky, so notes taken throughout the year can be of great help. If there is a vase of something on a border at the peak of summer and its flowers fade to innocence, it will be easier to forgive and forget and leave it in place. Keep a notebook throughout the ...

How to Plant and Grow Tomatoes  Biting ripe tomatoes in the first summer of summer is one of the most anticipated events of the season. Although grocery stores and farmers' markets sell a wide variety of exotic varieties, it is difficult to beat the taste and freshness of tomatoes at home. In addition, by growing your own tomato plants, you can try the dazzling rainbow of heirloom and hybrid varieties. From large, juicy beefsteak tomatoes to bite-sized cherry varieties, you can find tomato varieties in any store or market in all sorts of shapes, colors, textures, and flavors. No matter what varieties you choose, here's how to grow tomato plants that will give you a delicious harvest. How to plant tomatoes Whether you want to grow tomato plants in a garden or in a container, choose a place that gets at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight a day. Although tomato seeds can be sown directly outdoors, you can get a start in the growing season by purchasing alternative plan...

 The most nutritious vegetables that can grow in your garden One amazing thing we discover at the beginning of our horticultural odyssey is that fruits and vegetables really have to taste good. The shockingly watery version we buy in the store; What we grow in our gardens is bold, fragrant, and has a very intense flavor! The garden table is really the pinnacle of healthy food. Those strong aromas, bright colors, and deep flavors are the perfect indications that the diet is rich in vitamins, minerals, and other essential micronutrients. If you grow food in soil rich in organic matter and harvest it at peak maturity, you can be sure that it will be full of good ingredients. The fruits or vegetables you love to eat will always boost your time and energy. Horticultural crops rich in nutrients Beyond the fresh charge for the delicious garden, we can also choose to grow foods for their amazing health-enhancing properties. You will be surprised to know which crops are more nut...

 10 Exotic Houseplant  Did you know that there are a lot of surprises in nature? We will all be amazed when we stand and admire the unique shapes and forms in the plant world. And these 10 exotic houseplants are the perfect beauty to add beauty to your living space. 1. Haworthia Cooperi The leaves of Haworthia Cooperi have a distinctive shape that looks like a bunch of bubbles, but in reality, the clusters of small rosettes are formed from succulent green leaves. 2. Euphorbia Obesa   Euphorbia Obesa resembles a ball, hence it is also called the "baseball plant". 3. Corkscrew Grass The green leaves of the corkscrew grass look like someone cutting them with scissors to give them a spiral shape. 4. Platycerium Platiserium has distinctively shaped leaves that look like the horns of an animal, hence the name "Stockhorn fern". 5. Crassula Umbella The shape of  Crassula Umbella is similar to that of small wine cups and its flowers have yellowish-green buds when...