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How to Grow Basil
Selecting Site for Basil
Pick a planting site that has full coverage of sunlight since sunlight is the number one need of the basil. If the planting site is not well lit, it is advised that you put it in movable containers.
For [...]
How to Get Rid of Gnats
Introduction
The silent “g” in the pronunciation of “gnat” is interesting. Besides that, these tiny two-winged flies can really be a nuisance to people. Swarms of gnats buzz around our faces. Then they zoom into our ears, eyes, and noses. If they’re hungry, gnats [...]
How to Grow Raspberries
Selecting the Site
To make sure that you will be successful in growing raspberry, choose the site very carefully. It is preferable to select a site that has full coverage of sunlight. However, raspberries that are grown in partial shade can [...]
How to Grow Salvia
Selecting a Site
The best place to grow salvia is in the ground. A suitable ground site will allow salvia to gain two meters of growth in just over five months. Make sure that the site has adequate coverage of sunlight [...]
How to Grow Thyme
Planning the Site
Thyme likes well-drained light soil. It should not be too rich in nutrients, because this will only make the plant “leggy.” It will then lose its compact shape. Being a native of the Mediterranean, it needs to be planted under a [...]
How to Grow Germinated Pine Seed
Selecting Site for Germinated Pine Seed
You have to be careful in choosing a site for planting germinated pine seed, particularly the temperature and moisture of the soil as these two factors will generally affect your plants.
It is advised that you choose a site [...]
How to Grow Herbs
Selecting Site for Herbs
In selecting a site for your herbs, choose one that can provide your herbs the same growing conditions for your flowers or vegetables.
Most herbs can be cultivated with partial shade of sunlight. However, it is advised that your herb [...]
How to Grow Lilies
Preparing the Site
Pick a site that has good drainage. This is important for growing lilies.
If the soil does not have proper drainage, it is advisable to put gravel in the base of the bed. To ensure the healthy growth of [...]