Fruits and Vegetables That You Should (and Shouldn’t) Peel

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Introduction Important vitamins, minerals, and chemical compounds can be found in fruits and vegetables. They also include fiber. There are many different varieties of fruits and vegetables, and there are many ways of preparing, cooking, and serving them. A diet high in fruits and vegetables can protect you from cancer, diabetes, and heart … Read more

What kinds of knives are useful to have for container gardening? 

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Due to its accessibility and adaptability, container gardening has become increasingly popular in recent years. Container gardening enables you to cultivate various plants in a small area, whether on a balcony, patio, or backyard. However, having the proper tools on hand, including a good set of knives, is crucial to guarantee success … Read more

How Much Is Enough Fertilizer in a Container Garden?

How Much Is Enough Fertilizer in a Container Garden?

One of the most common mistakes that most gardeners make is overlooking the value of feeding their container plants. Unlike ones planted in in-ground garden beds, container plants’ roots are restrained in their pots, prohibiting them from searching for additional nutrients in the soil once they’ve consumed all that’s available nearby. As … Read more

Only Tools Needed for Container Gardens

Only Tools Needed for Container Gardens

No matter what types of plants you wish to grow and how many containers you wish to maintain, having the essential tools will make your task a hundredfold easier. The catch is visiting the hardware store or going online to purchase presents you with an endless list of options, making it overwhelming … Read more

Tips to Help Grow Successful Container Gardens

Tips to Help Grow Successful Container Gardens

Gone are the days when gardening was an exclusive hobby for people with large outdoor space. If you don’t have a backyard, you can grow nearly all veggies, herbs, and flowers in containers, as long as you provide for their basic needs and devote the same passion and care for your plants. … Read more

Proper Drainage Is Important for Container Gardening

Proper Drainage Is Important for Container Gardening

Are drainage holes important in container gardening? That’s perhaps one of the questions that boggle your minds, especially if you’re starting out in this hobby. Whatever plants you’re growing, be mindful that proper drainage is crucial to their health. Otherwise, you’d be facing unhealthy and dying plants as standing water can cause … Read more

Benefits of Container Gardening for Seniors

Benefits of Container Gardening for Seniors

At a time when most elderly adults depend on home care aides or family caregivers for the smallest tasks like preparing meals, taking a bath, or getting dressed, they often lose their mobility and cause other repercussions, physically and emotionally. That’s why it’s vital for seniors to continue engaging in activities that … Read more

Tips for Keeping Your Skin Moisturized While Working Outside

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No matter, if your skin is oily, dry or a combination of both; a moisturizer is and should be a must-have product in your skincare routine. Apart from providing hydration, it has tons of other healthy benefits to offer you (that we will discuss later). In fact, it is also said that … Read more

Tips For Growing Carrots in Your Container Garden

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The common misconception is that you need a big garden to grow your own carrots, but container gardening shows that you can grow your favorite vegetables right there on your balcony if you wish to. Carrots are an easy vegetable to grow if you have a sizeable planter. 30 to 40 carrots … Read more

How Do You Keep Rabbits Out of Your Container Food Garden?

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If you’re like most people, you probably enjoy having a container food garden. Not only is it a practical way to get fresh produce, but it’s also a fun way to get outdoors and enjoy nature. However, one of the biggest challenges of keeping a container food garden is keeping rabbits out … Read more