Rub Out Insects With Alcohol
Spraying with a rubbing alcohol solution can control insects. Ill.: Claire Tourigny One homemade insecticide that can really do theContinue Reading
Category: Garden Myths
The Resurrection Plant: More Dead Than Alive
The resurrection plant can go from a ball of apparently dead leaves to a flat open rosette in just hours.Continue Reading
Sowing Seeds in Eggshells: Not Such a Great Idea
Photo: survivallife.com You see this just about everywhere on the Internet: a photo of seedlings sprouting in eggshells. Usually theContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Do You Really Need Activated Charcoal in Terrariums?
Activated charcoal is not really that useful in terrariums. Photo: themultitaskingwoman.com Terrariums are currently very much in vogue again. Unfortunately,Continue Reading
Garden Myth: Place Seed Trays on the Refrigerator
Set your seed trays on top of your refrigerator: a really bad idea! Ill.: vivosun.com & 3dexport.com Some gardening techniques farContinue Reading
Are Apple Seeds Really Poisonous?
Ill.: www.pngitem.com & clipart Station, montage laidbackgardener.com Hello Laidback Gardener, You’re pretty good at investigating myths having something to do with plantsContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Miraculous Banana Peels
Photo: theweekendagriculturist.wordpress.com It’s hard to miss the media hype about banana peels and their practically miraculous properties in the garden.Continue Reading
Garden Myth: Dishwashing Liquid as an Insecticide
Dishwashing liquid probably kills more plants than pests! Ill.: clipart-library.com & laidbackgardener.blog Many gardeners regularly use dishwashing liquids (commonly calledContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Christmas Tree Water Additives
Photo: Mike Raia So, you’ll be bringing a cut Christmas tree indoors for the holiday season. What additive should youContinue Reading
Is Brita Water Safe for Plants?
Ill.: www.blinq.com & www.cleanpng.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Question: I have a Brita water pitcher I use for improving the quality of my drinking water.Continue Reading