![What Are Herbal Extracts? [9 Methods and Uses]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjIlMkYwMSUyRkcxNzMtUmV2aXNlZC5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iMTIwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSI5NjAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==)
As a gardener, I love drying herbs and using them as my daily routine. They give nutrients; however, I found out that there are better ways of extracting nutrients from herbs apart from drying. Herbal extracts are liquid substances made by extracting parts of herbal raw materials with an aid of solvents. It is widely…
![How and When To Use Neem Oil On Cactus? [Step by Step Guide]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjIlMkYwMSUyRm5vdC10by11c2UtbmVlbS1vaWwtY2MuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjEyMDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
I have been using neem oil to prevent pests or fungal outbreaks in my cactus. If you haven’t heard of neem oil but would want to try it, let me share with you the basics. Neem oil should be used on cactus to prevent and treat pests and insects by 1) direct spraying, 2) soil…
![Can You Grow Cactus in Compost Only? [We Did It – Experiment]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDYzMCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iNjMwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjIlMkYwMSUyRmdyb3ctY2FjdHVzLWluLWNvbXBvc3QtY292ZXItaW1hZ2UucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjEyMDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iNjMwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
Several newbie gardeners have asked if they can use pure compost in their cacti plants. To provide an actual answer, I performed a 60-day experiment of growing cacti using compost as the only planting medium. Growing cactus in compost only harm cactus growth. An experiment conducted on cacti shows brownish-yellow burnt spots on the stem…
Since most cacti thrived beautifully in the open desert field, many think cultivated cactus would also survive if brought outside. Fortunately, it will. I’ll tell you why and when to move cactus outdoors. Cacti are brought outdoors in early spring to access adequate light, better airflow, and encourage blooms. However, the time when cactus should…
PAR is one of the several parameters to check when choosing a grow light for your plants. But here is where the confusion starts. Is a high PAR better for plants or not? How much PAR is enough? If you have no idea, let me guide you! In general, PAR is how much plant-usable light…
![Best And Worst Plant Companions For Rosemary [Choose The Right One]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjIlMkYwMSUyRkcxNjktUmV2aXNlZC5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iMTIwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSI5NjAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==)
Have you ever wondered what you can plant next to your rosemary? Not every herb or vegetable is a good rosemary companion. Choose a bad companion and this might cost you your dear rosemary. The best rosemary plant companions are french beans, plants from the brassica family, carrots, onions, and sage. The worst rosemary companion…