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Cilantro is an ever-present garnish in many cuisines, including Asian, Mexican, and Mediterranean gastronomy. However, although growing this plant might be easy, harvesting it can often go wrong. That’s why we decided to bring you some guidelines on how to harvest cilantro without killing the plant. Before we get into details, let’s look at some…
Positive Bloom is an Amazon Associate and we earn from qualifying purchases through these links at no extra cost to you. Did you just install a brand new lawn in your backyard? If so, then you need to know that applying proper fertilizers is the key to maintaining and establishing your new sod. Sods have…
Whether you are an experienced gardener or just a beginner, you must have heard that growing cucumbers can sometimes be pretty tricky. This is because Cucumber seedlings are fragile and can be easily damaged when transplanting. You can grow cucumbers from seeds, or you can start the plant indoors and transplant the tiny seedlings outside…
It seems like onions are essential in every vegetable garden, and for a few good reasons — not only are they extremely beneficial to our health, but they are also easy to grow! If you don’t have a large garden, don’t worry, because you can also grow onions in pots and containers (I even use…
A string of hearts, also known as the chain of hearts, is a breathtaking plant, and it’s not strange that you are looking for ways to propagate this plant. Good news; it’s not hard to propagate a Ceropegia Woodii, even if you aren’t an experienced grower. You won’t have any issues with a string of…
The first time you enter the gardening world, you’ll get to know many different conditions your plants need. I assume you already know that plants need good lighting, appropriate humidity, temperature, etc. Still, there’s one thing many will skip explaining. Fertilization is providing plants with food to improve their growth. Nowadays, many fertilizers are available,…
You have probably heard that many gardeners are growing lemon trees in containers nowadays, and you may want to try your luck and grow one yourself. So if you have successfully planted the tree and read all the instructions for lemon tree care, now is the time to talk about fertilizing. Lemons are citrus fruits,…
When you listen to growers talking about plants, you’ll hear the word fertilizer so often you’ll start to wonder what the big deal is! When you first begin to grow plants, it’s common to think of water, soil, or light, but you rarely think of feeding. However, you should know that fertilization is essential for…
Carrots are root vegetables with many excellent health benefits, which is just one of the many reasons every gardener should grow them in their vegetable gardens! Even if you live in an apartment, you can grow them in pots and containers pretty easily. It’s kind of difficult to observe the carrot growth stages as they…
We have always struggled with identifying mushrooms: are they plants, vegetables, some kind of meat perhaps, or what? Well, we have the answer, and what got us thinking more, was another question: Are mushrooms decomposers? You will find out everything you need to know about mushrooms as decomposers in this article, as well as some…
Monstera plants and Monstera varieties are by far the most common houseplants. These plants are undoubtedly stunning, but have you ever seen a Monstera plant supported by a stake? That’s a genuine diamond. I admit I was scared to try staking at first, but now I am so glad I did it. I will share…
So you’ve planted pumpkins for the first time in your garden, and now you don’t know what to expect. No worries, we’ve got you! Pumpkins are probably one of the most famous vegetables out there — I mean, you must have seen a Jack O’lantern during Halloween season. Pumpkins are a nutritious squash that are…
Yum! Yum! Yum! Today we are going to talk about my favorite vegetable – Cauliflower! Cauliflower is super beneficial to our health, having high amounts of vitamin B and fibers in its leaves, stems and head, which are all edible. Not only does the Cauliflower possess antioxidants that can help with cancer prevention, but it…
If you have decided to spice up your garden by planting some chili peppers, and you need to know when the right time to harvest your peppers is, this is the article for you! Don’t worry if you are a gardening newbie, it’s not that hard to determine whether your peppers are ripe. Gardeners often…
Positive Bloom is an Amazon Associate and we earn from qualifying purchases through these links at no extra cost to you. When I got my first Monstera, I was thrilled to hear that Monsteras are easily propagated. There are many ways to propagate your Monstera plant. However, propagating Monstera without node is impossible. You need…
Positive Bloom is an Amazon Associate and we earn from qualifying purchases through these links at no extra cost to you. I bet that when you first started gardening, you didn’t think you would need maths! As topsoil is an essential part of any gardening or landscaping project, you should know how much a yard…
Fertilizers are an unavoidable factor in gardening. Whether you want to make your flowers stronger, peppers more productive, or lawn greener, fertilizer is non-optional. Triple 19 fertilizer is one of the most common fertilizers because of its wide range of applications. You can use it as a lawn and garden fertilizer, and even as a…
Did you know that plants can help each other just like one person can help another? Well, we don’t say that plants are companions just because they grow next to one another; companion plants are plants that are usually placed together for their mutual benefits. These benefits can be fighting common pests, improving growth, enhancing…
Positive Bloom is an Amazon Associate and we earn from qualifying purchases through these links at no extra cost to you. I was a beginner home gardener when I first found out about compost. I thought it was easier to buy it, but then I heard experienced gardeners calling it “black gold”. Why would anyone…
Loam based compost, otherwise known as John Innes compost, originated in Merton and was developed by John Innes Horticultural Institute in the 1930s. This potting compost was primarily used in the UK, so that makes sense. Although it’s in short supply, the main ingredient of this compost is loam. Different ingredients can be added to…
Positive Bloom is an Amazon Associate and we earn from qualifying purchases through these links at no extra cost to you. Roses are a girl’s best friend. We all love receiving them on birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s day, and so on. But there is that eternal question: How long can roses go without water? This…
Positive Bloom is an Amazon Associate and we earn from qualifying purchases through these links at no extra cost to you. I’m sure that we all want only the best for our plants and gardens. I assume that you’ve heard that grass clippings can be used as mulch. That said, we decided to prepare a…
Habaneros are hot peppers that are a staple in every spicy food lover’s pantry. If you want to start growing your own habanero plants and need to know more about when to pick habanero, then you’ll find everything you need to know and more in this article. First, general information: [table id=9 /] Now that…
I don’t know about you, but I love the wonderful smell of Fresh herbs! Especially Oregano, Thyme, and Basil, but my absolute favorite is Parsley. Parsley, or Petroselinum crispum, is a Mediterranean herb that every aspiring cook should have in their kitchen or herb garden. It is commonly used as a culinary addition to soups,…
There aren’t many of us beginner gardeners who know about the different kinds of soils, and even less who know about aroid soil mix – or at least I didn’t! I had to find out that not all plants need the same soil the hard way! At the beginning of my gardening days, all-purpose potting…