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4 Advantages of Pruning Plant Roots

January 25, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

pruning plant roots

  You’ve heard of pruning branches, but what about pruning plant roots? Roots aren’t something we think about very often. Mainly because they’re buried under the earth. Out of sight. Out of mind. However, paying attention to your plant’s roots can be an essential part of raising healthy houseplants.  Here’s why you might consider pruning…

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Filed Under: container gardening, gardening methods, houseplants, plant growth, transplanting Tagged With: pruning plant roots, pruning roots, root bound, trimming roots

5 Factors That Affect Plant Growth

December 14, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

factors that affect plant growth

  Many factors affect plant growth. Plants have a few basic needs. Having these needs unmet will cause them to perish. There are also factors outside of a gardener’s control that can impact how well a plant grows. While some variables are out of your control, there are things that you can influence. What affects plant growth?…

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Filed Under: gardening methods, houseplants, plant growth, seeds, water, watering Tagged With: growth, nutrients, plant growth, sunlight, water

Container Gardening: Fabric Pots vs. Plastic Pots

December 7, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

I love to plant crops in containers, especially finicky plants like eggplant and peppers. I use a variety of containers in my garden, including fabric pots. If it gets too cold, it’s simple enough to haul them inside. Containers are also great for those living in rental properties or those with limited space. It’s easy…

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4 Cost-Effective Organic Garden Fertilizers

November 16, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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  Regardless of what you’re growing, your plants need nutrients. Without fertilizer, your plants will fail to thrive and grow big and strong. In the case of edibles, a lack of nutrients can limit your crop and lead to poor production. Unfortunately, many fertilizers on the market are expensive. Thankfully there are cost-effective organic fertilizers…

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Filed Under: composting, frugality, gardening methods, saving money Tagged With: compost, cost-effective fertilizing, fertilizer, fertilizing, frugal garden, frugal gardening, saving money

How to Reuse Grow Bags

October 28, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

how to reuse grow bags

  Grow bags are an excellent container option for the frugal gardener. They’re extremely versatile and work for a variety of plants. Did you know that you can reuse them from year to year, too? Here’s how to reuse grow bags and save money down the line. What is a grow bag? A grow bag…

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Filed Under: container gardening, frugality, gardening methods, potatoes Tagged With: container gardening, fabric containers, fabric pots, frugality, grow bags, potatoes, reusing grow bags

Is Double Digging Worth It? Let’s Find Out!

April 28, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

is double digging worth it

Double digging is often touted as a cost-free way to improve the condition of your soil. But is double-digging worth it? While it doesn’t require any monetary investment, this garden practice necessitates plenty of manual effort. Not every gardener has the strength to put into double digging. Is it double digging worth it? Should you…

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