Showing posts with label organic flowers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label organic flowers. Show all posts

Monday, November 23, 2015

11 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes

The days are finally getting longer, the snow is (slowly!) beginning to melt, and spring officially arrives in just a few days! While the prospect of warmer weather has us all a bit giddy, we can’t forget the unwelcome intruders that tag along with the sunny summer weather. Yes, we are talking about mosquitoes, and everybody knows that they can be a huge nuisance. However, using chemical products to keep them away is not on the top of everyone’s...

Friday, November 13, 2015

How to grow flowers the organic way

Flowers are often referred to as ‘ornamentals’. But they don’t just look good, they can be an essential part of your organic growing. They attract beneficial insects such as pollinators or aphid eaters, they can be used in companion planting in your veg patch – and some you can even eat (allow your herbs to flower and both you and the pollinators will enjoy the blooms!) You won't need to use artificial fertilisers to help them thrive – as...