Adding earthworms to houseplants might sound a good idea at first. However, earthworms are animals that provide areation and drainage benefits in an open space of an outdoor garden, less for indoor plants. Hence, should you add earthworms to potted plants? What about if you just found them? Should you get rid of them? Worms…
If you start growing your own herbs at home you surely had (or will have soon!) the need to repot your plant. However, this maneuver is more complicated than it sounds and, if you never did it before, you might end up killing your plant! In this post, I will walk you through the most…
Basil needs fertilizer to maximize its growth and harvest. It is a very leafy plant with no fruits that requires a specific type of fertilizer, different from vegetables or ornamental plants like roses. Which one to choose? The best fertilizer for basil plants is given by an equal mix of nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus like…
I did not give much importance to the container size for my basil as on my early days I used any available pot. However, I wondered whether the container size can affect, in the long run, the growth of the basil. So I did a bit of research on the topic. The best container or…
Basil is not only a beautiful and fragrant plant but a source of endless leaves that you can use for Italian delicacies such as pesto or bruschettas (I love them!). However, what if your basil is producing only very small leaves, insufficient even for a tiny pot of pesto? It happened to me as well…