Plant hormones are chemical substances synthesized by a plant to signal and control cellular processes. These hormones are used to initiate or stop the growth of leaves, roots, fruits, and flowers. Each hormone having specific functions at specific concentrations. There are five groups of plant hormones namely: Auxins: they signal cell growth and elongation in […]
Gardens are beautiful, serene places, designed to make you feel safe. To keep gardens this way, it is important to know the possible hazards you can come across and how to prevent them. These hazards are usually from chemicals, animals, garden tools, personal habits and plants themselves. Below are 9 common hazards and how to […]
When you set out to plant your garden, you must have tilled your ground, added compost or fertilizer, watered the soil, chosen appropriate growth containers, prepared the seeds for germination, sourced for irrigation options and other necessary things to make your plants grow. However, nothing lasts forever. You might find out that you need a […]
It’s easy to think that plants grown indoors can do without light. This is largely untrue as every plant needs light to photosynthesise. Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use light (photon) as well as carbon dioxide and water to produce (synthesise) their own food. So for your plants to grow, produce leaves, […]
The Plant life cycle begins with a seed. A seed is a very important plant structure because within it lies continuity. The seed grows into an immature plant called a seedling, which grows further into a mature plant that can produce seeds for the next generation. The seeds are borne by many plants within the […]
Pruning simply means cutting off or trimming. Plant parts such as leaves, stem, branches are pruned to remove, redirect, or reshape a plant. Other reasons for pruning a plant could be to contain an infection, or to improve the yield of fruits and flowers. The process where a plant self prunes as a result of […]
Often times in gardening, the simple things are overlooked. These little things could provide safety for your body and contribute to your entire wellbeing. The following 6 tips would come in handy in keeping you clean and safe: 1 Wear appropriate shoes: Go for comfortable, knee length boots. This protects you from sharp objects in […]
Starting a garden regardless of its location is always an inspired idea, probably because of all the unexpected benefits it provides. In addition to a stylish interior an indoor garden brings, a good selection of indoor houseplants can improve your mood while cleansing the air you breathe. According to a Dutch study, it is a […]
So what is this Composting all about anyway? If you have been reading through our Garden Stories, you will have picked up that fiertile soil is very important in any garden. Composting is an excellent and easy way to introduce the nutrients your garden soil needs and the great thing about it is, you can […]
Even the advanced gardener needs a little help to keep track of everything going on in their garden. When to water when to feed etc. Here are 3 categories of apps useful all gardeners from novice to expert: WEATHER APP This is probably the most important tool in the gardeners’ digital arsenal. There are […]
Here are some ideas for small space urban gardening.