![Plant Nutrition, Deficiency, and Toxicity [and Solutions]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMDI0IDc2OCIgd2lkdGg9IjEwMjQiIGhlaWdodD0iNzY4IiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjAlMkYxMiUyRlcxMjItU21hbGwtQ292ZXItVGl0bGUucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjEwMjQiIGRhdGEtaD0iNzY4IiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
It’s a familiar story. Despite all our care and effort, when plants wilt, young leaves turn yellow, and healthy roots blacken and die, we’d like to know why and how to prevent them. Soil enhancement and the right fertilizers can prevent plant malnutrition symptoms such as 1) chlorosis (abnormal coloring), 2) interveinal chlorosis (chlorosis between…
![Best Pot For Your Lavender [Size and Material]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjAlMkYxMiUyRkc3Ni5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iMTIwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSI5NjAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==)
The best pot size for lavender will depend on several factors. But getting it right at all stages of growth really can make a big difference. Softwood or hardwood lavender cuttings can be placed into any small pot to root. But as soon as young plants are established they need to be moved to a…
What animal in your garden is not a worm, snail or insect, has a skirt, a foot, and 27,000 teeth? If you say it’s a slug, you’re absolutely right. A white garden slug is a land mollusk found in gardens and fields. It contributes to natural ecosystems but can be a pest when it destroys…
You might know that fertilizer can be either produced in a lab or from natural materials. However, is organic better than inorganic? Which one is better for your plants and is inorganic fertilizer bad? The answer is a bit more complicated than yes and no and requires some science and a bit of experience! Scientifically…
![Liquid vs Granular Fertilizer [Pros and Cons] With Science](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjAlMkYxMSUyRkcxNjItMS0xLmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSIxMjAwIiBkYXRhLWg9Ijk2MCIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+)
Wouldn’t it be great if you can just quickly choose the best liquid or granulated fertilizer? Unfortunately, there are so many fertilizer types, elements, and factors to consider that choosing one can be rather, well… daunting. Liquid and granular fertilizers have different pros and cons to consider in terms of 1) your goals and limitations,…
![Marjoram vs Oregano in 4 Differences [With Pictures]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMDI0IDc2OCIgd2lkdGg9IjEwMjQiIGhlaWdodD0iNzY4IiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjAlMkYxMSUyRk9yZWdhbm8tTWFyam9yYW0tU21hbGwtQ292ZXIucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjEwMjQiIGRhdGEtaD0iNzY4IiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
There are countless herbs and, some of them might look very similar to be confused. Indeed, it is not the first time that I am hearing people use the names marjoram and oregano interchangeably. While marjoram and oregano can occasionally be substituted in seasonings, they have diverse properties. Hence, how do marjoram and oregano differ?…