Add soil amendments as needed: Working compost, aged manure, or other amendments into the soil when starting a new garden or planting, transplanting, or repotting helps plants grow better and can ...

The advantages of growing lime trees in pots include being able to move them to a perfect spot for summer, then bring them ...

On my way home from teaching a wild edible class this week, I noticed an unusual plantin full bloom. I have been a fan of this plant since I lived in Florida. Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus or Opuntia ...

Plant prickly pear cacti in well-drained soil. A mix of dry, sandy, or gravely soil will work. It can also do well in a mixture of primarily clay, so long as it drains very well and the soil does not ...

Nutrient-defficient soil This comprehensive (and easy!) check-in is a great way to gauge the health of your soil, which is directly tied to the health of your plant. “The best way to know if your ...

Key Takeaways: – Fertilizing plays a crucial role in plant care, promoting healthy growth, blooming, and resilience. – Signs such as yellowing leaves, poor flowering, or weak roots indicate the need ...

Fertilization tips Fertilizing prickly pear cactus should be done with caution. Ideally, a balanced liquid fertilizer should be used, but don't forget to dilute it to half its strength.

How Much Sun Do You Need for Vitamin D? If you're using sunscreen and plan to be outside anyway, brief sun exposure may help with vitamin D production. Research shows that about 10 minutes of midday ...

Only one in five Australians retired with more than $500,000 in super during the past five years, a YouGov poll of 1,000 people commissioned by AustralianSuper found. Almost half, or 44 per cent ...