Anna Martin, a leading author who grew up in the valleys of California, was always surrounded by plants and trees. It developed her love for gardening. In addition, her education in landscape designing over the years was driven by her passion for greening vertical spaces. Following this, there was no stopping for her, and she wanted to share her knowledge through her writings. You can find innumerable of her contributions in the field on the internet.
These trees grow well in moist, well-watered soil in full sun. Pruning is not mandatory but it is good to trim it once in a while to maintain its shape and good health. ChrisHepburn/mtreasure/abzee/istockphoto The Sycamore (also known as Platanus occidentalis) is a stunning deciduous tree originally located in North America. In some regions, […]
It is better to do a soil assessment first before choosing a fertilizer for asparagus. For a nutrient rich soil, a balanced NPK fertilizer for asparagus will do the trick. Evgeny Shaplov/Diana Taliun/istockphoto Asparagus is an easy-to-grow, perennial, and unique vegetable that typically takes a few seasons to yield shoots or an edible part […]
Plant redbud tree in a location where there is partial sun and ample space to flourish. These trees enjoy well-drained and watered alkaline soil. PETER HAYNES/Fabiano Lacerda Dossanto/William Reagan/Gogosvm/istockphoto Redbud trees are typically the first to show in spring. Once they bloom, they beautifully put on a show that is a sight to behold. […]
Asparagus fern thrives indoor in sturdy pots in cooler climates in good amount of indirect sun. They are not very choosy when it comes to soil and fertilizers. Just water them when the top soil feels dry. Liudmila Chernetska/Malkovstock/Svetlana_nsk/istockphoto The asparagus fern plant is a versatile herbaceous perennial plant. Typically bound in a hanging […]
Once the asparagus establishes, you can enjoy its long lifespan and harvest freshly produced asparagus for up to 15-20 years. inho Lee/Gyro/barmalini/istockphoto Gardeners wishing to grow asparagus need a lot of patience on their part as this hardy perennial takes 2 to 3 years from planting to harvest. However, once it is established, the […]
Asparagus is a nutritious food item. Among the best tasting varieties of asparagus, you have Precoce D’Argenteuil, Jersey Knight, Purple passion, Jersey giant etc. Cavan Images/Brian Yarvin/Image Professionals GmbH/Rachel Weill/gettyimages Asparagus is a part of perennial species. It is a delicious vegetable and is seen as the first sign of spring. Once regarded […]
From the third growing season, you can pick asparagus for decades as long as the produce is thick enough and healthy. Mint Images/gettyimages Asparagus can grow best in temperate regions. However, it grows better in cooler areas that receive long winters. The shoots in the Asparagus are the edible part, and they show when […]
Follow the asparagus care tips to the T for a good harvest for many seasons. Prepare a raised, weed-free bed with light organic soil. With temperature above 50°F in partial to full sun, the plant thrives well. Bill & Brigitte Clough/Design Pics/Andreas Coerper Mainz/Guenter Fischer/gettyimages People with abundant space in their yard or garden […]
You will have to wait one extra season to harvest the asparagus if you plant it from seeds as compared to roots. So, after 3 years you’ll have a continuous supply of home grown asparagus. wahid hasyim asyari/MD SHAFIQUL ISLAM/skiden/istockphoto Asparagus is one of the most popular spring vegetables. Though it tastes delicious when […]
Once the planting bed is free from weeds, Asparagus roots should be planted 15-18 inches apart from one another, around 6-10 inches deep in alkaline, well-drained soil. To have a continuous supply of fresh and crunchy asparagus, making them a part of your kitchen garden is a great idea. However, before you decide, please […]
