Category Archives: Tools and Supplies

Florists’ tips for preserving the beauty of flowers

When you buy flowers from a florist, do you ever find yourself wondering why the ones on display in the shop survive so much longer and blossom far more beautifully than those you bring home and take care of? You’re not alone in this. Lucky for all of us, florists are always happy to shareContinue reading “Florists’ tips for preserving the beauty of flowers”

Bokashi: turning trash into treasure

You’re wasting potentially useful energy by dumping those garden scraps in an already overflowing landfill. Instead, try reusing the compost from your veggie garden back in the garden itself. “Imitating what nature does.” Repurpose those weeds and garden waste into perfect amendments to enrich the soil of your home garden. You may establish the smallestContinue reading “Bokashi: turning trash into treasure”

Fantastic plants and where to find them

There is no greater joy for plant lovers than going on a plant shopping spree. Though exciting, it might be scary for beginners who need help figuring out how or where to get started with quality plant purchases at reasonable prices. If you’re facing the same problem, we advise you to take a trip toContinue reading “Fantastic plants and where to find them”

Gardening Gifts

Vertical Garden Planter This is a garden gift idea that can be efficient and dependable. The great thing about vertical garden systems is that you can place them anywhere, and it has space for dozens of small plants. The fact that it’s also portable and easy to move around makes a huge difference in homesContinue reading “Gardening Gifts”

How are Strawberries Propagated?

Strawberries are a favourite for many people. They are sweet, healthy and can be grown in pots or containers at home or in smaller spaces. In this short article, we will tackle questions such as: Strawberry Runners The strawberry plant produces what we call “runners”. These runners grow outwards from the mother plant, as seenContinue reading “How are Strawberries Propagated?”

Vertical Gardening

Vertical Gardening is a process through which plants, fruits and vegetables grow in a vertical, upwards direction (on top of each other) instead of the horizontal, more traditional manner (next to each other on the ground). In summary, vertical gardening uses upright growth containers to make the most of your growing space. Sometimes, a vertical gardenContinue reading “Vertical Gardening”

What Is Hydroponic Gardening?

Hydroponic gardening is growing plants in water without soil. Many people with a love for gardening are trying their hand in this area. No Soil In the normal context of nature, plants require soil to grow. The soil in this case serves different purposes. The soil provides the plant with stability from the wind forContinue reading “What Is Hydroponic Gardening?”

Gardening in Malta

Gardening in Malta is a very popular activity. People in Malta love their homes, and therefore many people practice gardening on some level to provide greater charm to their houses. The country, notwithstanding its size, also offers many beautiful public gardens that people can visit to observe the calmness of nature and get some relaxingContinue reading “Gardening in Malta”

Looking for guest writers

loveforgardens.com is looking for external contributions that are well written and relevant to the topic of gardening. With over 58,000 views and 44,000 visitors between April and mid-June, loveforgardens.com is quickly becoming an interesting website for gardening enthusiasts around the world. If you would like your blog or article to be featured as a guestContinue reading “Looking for guest writers”

How often should plants be watered?

When I first started gardening, I realised that one of the biggest questions I had was about how often should plants be watered. I was very eager to see my plants grow, and this led to regularly overwatering plants. In reality, there is no basic answer to this question, as the level or frequency ofContinue reading “How often should plants be watered?”