Mary Ellis

2 months ago | gardeningknowhow.com | Mary Ellis |Melanie Griffiths

Terrariums are miniature self-contained gardens enclosed in glass containers. Their popularity has soared in recent years because they are visually stunning, low-maintenance, and perfect for small spaces. As the container is either fully or partially enclosed, a terrarium can create its own self-sustaining mini-ecosystem. Making a terrarium is a great gardening project for any time, but particularly in winter as you can enjoy plants indoors while your garden outside is sleeping.

Jan 21, 2025 | gardeningknowhow.com | Mary Ellis |Melanie Griffiths

Starting seeds indoors is an essential skill for gardeners. Whether planting flower seeds or working on this year’s vegetable garden, there are several good reasons to begin inside rather than outside. The most important is timing. It helps you get a head start on the growing season, extending the flowering and cropping window. Planting seeds instead of transplants from the garden center is also less expensive and gives you more options in terms of varieties.

Jan 17, 2025 | gardeningknowhow.com | Mary Ellis |Janey Goulding

There are so many benefits to having houseplants – bringing nature indoors to boost our mood, filtering the air, and looking beautiful, of course. But for anyone with a passion for creating beautiful indoor plant displays, it’s quickly going to become important for you to know how to protect wood floors from potted plants. Any self-respecting houseplant owner needs to consider wood floors or furniture that could get damaged. As with many other aspects of plant care, prevention is better than cure.

Jan 16, 2025 | gardeningknowhow.com | Mary Ellis

Fresh herbs at the supermarket come in two forms: cut herbs you need to use quickly and potted plants that you probably hope you can keep going for a while. The potted herbs in the store are tempting to buy. After all, who doesn’t want a continuous supply of basil or parsley on their kitchen windowsill? Unfortunately, these potted plants often don’t thrive for very long. They were grown to produce quick, lush leaves but not to last for the long term.

Jan 15, 2025 | gardeningknowhow.com | Mary Ellis

Home composting is essential for serious gardeners. Affectionately known as "black gold", compost is the nutritious, loamy material you get from letting organic matter decompose. It enriches the soil and provides vital nourishment for the plants you grow. There are several routes to learning how to compost, including by harnessing the power of worms. Worm composting is also known as vermicomposting, while vermiculture refers to the process of raising worms.