Headline notes: Light Water/spray mint every day.
Citrus Trees
Herbs
Eureka lemon trees thrive in warm climates and require ample sunlight, well-draining soil, and consistent watering. They are relatively low-maintenance and can be grown in the ground or in containers. Key care practices include providing at least 8 hours of sunlight daily, ensuring proper soil drainage, and watering regularly, especially during the growing season.
Lemon trees prefer slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Monitor your soil's pH and adjust if needed, as some scraps, like coffee grounds, can be slightly acidic, while others, like eggshells, provide calcium that can influence pH.
Eureka lemon trees thrive in warm climates and require ample sunlight, well-draining soil, and consistent watering. They are relatively low-maintenance and can be grown in the ground or in containers. Key care practices include providing at least 8 hours of sunlight daily, ensuring proper soil drainage, and watering regularly, especially during the growing season.
Lemon trees prefer slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Monitor your soil's pH and adjust if needed, as some scraps, like coffee grounds, can be slightly acidic, while others, like eggshells, provide calcium that can influence pH.
Banana peels are rich in potassium, which is crucial for fruit development, size, and flavor, according to Yara US. You can chop and bury them around the tree's base or steep them in water to create a "banana peel tea" for watering.
Eggshells provide calcium, vital for strong cell walls and overall plant health. Crush eggshells into a fine powder and sprinkle them around the tree's base, gently working them into the soil. Be careful not to overuse, as excessive calcium can impact soil pH.
Coffee grounds are a good source of nitrogen and can also improve soil structure and drainage, notes the St Remio Coffee blog. They can be sprinkled around the tree's base or added to your compost. Remember that coffee grounds are slightly acidic, so monitor your soil's pH and avoid excessive use.
Coffee grounds are a good source of nitrogen and can also improve soil structure and drainage, notes the St Remio Coffee blog. They can be sprinkled around the tree's base or added to your compost. Remember that coffee grounds are slightly acidic, so monitor your soil's pH and avoid excessive use.
Mint is a relatively easy herb to grow, thriving in both pots and garden beds. To successfully grow mint, choose a sunny to partially shaded location, ensure consistent moisture, and be mindful of its spreading nature. Mint can be propagated from seeds, cuttings, or by division of existing plants.
Mint prefers several hours of direct sunlight daily, but can tolerate some shade.
Well-drained, moist soil is ideal. Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter before planting.
Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
Oregano is a relatively easy herb to grow, thriving in well-drained soil and full sun.
Oregano needs at least six hours of direct sunlight per day. In hot climates, afternoon shade can be beneficial.
Well-drained, slightly sandy or loamy soil is ideal. Oregano tolerates poor soil conditions, but good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot. Oregano prefers a slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Water deeply but infrequently, only when the top inch or two of soil feels dry.
Oregano generally doesn't need much fertilization. A light application of compost or a balanced slow-release fertilizer in the spring is sufficient.