Growing a pineapple is so simple and makes a spectacular house plant. A fruit that is green and fresh picked is best. However, you may not wish to eat such a fruit so try and find one that is ripe but not over ripe.
It seems that more gardeners today are turning to the moon for advice on the best time to plant, prune, weed, and harvest. The practice, known as moon or lunar gardening, is cultivating a quite a following.
To brighten up simple salads, shop-bought herbal teas, cakes and the same old jam, look no further than the garden for inspiration, says Gardening Which? magazine today.
Watering PlantsMake sure that you give plants a really good drink when watering in the garden. A short watering encourages the roots to develop closer to the surface of the soil, making the plant less drought tolerant and more susceptible to be rocked by the wind.
To ensure your plants survive the winter months, always choose plants appropriate for the climate you live in. However there are always must have plants that any of us cannot resist, which will require winter protection to ensure their survival.