Top 10 easy to grow vegetables, fruit & salad seeds and plants for beginners

Do you dream of harvesting your own home-grown foods, but just don’t know where to start? Wondering which vegetables you should grow at home?

How many types of gardens are there?

One of the most exciting parts about gardening is its variety. There are numerous types of gardens one can grow, most of which can be nurtured at home or managed in limited spaces. Some gardens do need more space to become interesting, however, there will always be something sensational to grow for both beginner andContinue reading “How many types of gardens are there?”

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?”

How do you care for a Dieffenbachia plant?

The Dieffenbachia is a plant that is normally kept indoors and can grow very quickly in a short time. It can give any house a rich and tropical look. Like many other plants, it can come in different varieties but is usually easy to care for. The Dieffenbachia is sometimes known as “Dumb cane” andContinue reading “How do you care for a Dieffenbachia plant?”

How do you care for a Wax Plant Hoya?

The Wax Plant Hoya can produce one of the most magnificent flowers in the world, at least in my opinion. Its colour, shape and perfection make it an incredible wonder of nature. In Malta, it is sometimes called “Pjanta tax-Xemgħa”, which is also translated to Wax Plant. The plant gets its name from the shapeContinue reading “How do you care for a Wax Plant Hoya?”

What are the benefits of gardening?

Gardening is a very important activity for many people of all ages, who rely on its mental and physical benefits for their wellbeing. Gardening is, therefore, more than a simple hobby to pass some time. Both professional gardeners or amateur nature lovers can enjoy the different and various benefits offered by gardening. It is difficultContinue reading “What are the benefits of gardening?”

What can be grown in hydroponics?

Hydroponics is a very interesting subject that can be intriguing for many people who are into gardening. Before discussing what can be grown in hydroponics, it makes sense to consider what is hydroponics. Hydroponics: a definition Hydroponics is a technique that grows plants without soil, mainly using nutrient-rich solutions instead. Whilst many different techniques orContinue reading “What can be grown in hydroponics?”

What are the basics of gardening?

Gardening is a very rewarding hobby that can make a positive difference in your life, both mentally and physically. Like most things in existence, starting might seem difficult and complicated. For this reason, the below tips and tricks might help get you started by answering the question: What are the basics of gardening? 1.      LocationContinue reading “What are the basics of gardening?”

Arrowhead Plants

The arrowhead plant is normally grown as a houseplant, and its arrow-shaped leaves can add a lovely touch to your home. This plant has many different names, including arrowhead vine, arrowhead philodendron, goosefoot, nephthytis, African evergreen, and American evergreen. In Malta, it is sometimes called “saqajn il-papru”, which roughly translates to “duck’s feet”. Lighting I keep my arrowhead plant outside, in aContinue reading “Arrowhead Plants”