Seed balls have been the hot topic for discussion in the Indian gardening community lately, and for all the right reasons. In India, we’re already in the midst of welcoming the monsoon season. Any gardening enthusiast knows that the monsoon season is perhaps the best season for growing new plants, part of the reason being …
Indian culture has been using Ajwain – also known as ajowan caraway, bishop’s weed, or carom – for centuries now, and likely will continue using it for several centuries further. And rightly so, Ajwain has a lot of medicinal and vegetative benefits, and is one of the best crops that India exports to the rest …
Few flowers are as fragrant and colorful as the Rosa ‘Mister Lincoln’. The double-flowered wine-red plant has been specifically bred, to strengthen the traits of the already beautiful rose. The plant has been grown for almost 60 years now, and in this article by Elitech Drip, we’re going to take a look at why these …
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There was a time when people would shun away from adding anything to their crops, of fear that their crops would damage themselves and the produce. Fertilizers have come a long way since then and have become an important catalyst to boost the growth of plants and to also safeguard them from various infections and …
Bonsai trees are lovely – they radiate a feeling of calmness, luxury, and peace, and are anyone’s top pick when it comes to gardening. Not a lot of people know how to plant a Bonsai tree and care for it, however, and chances are that if you’re here, you are one of those people. In …
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House plants are great additions to an individual’s home or even his/her workspace. They improve the overall outlook of the place, they make your living spaces more natural and habitable, and they’re good for the environment. Seems a little too good to be true? Well, plants come with their own set of problems, and proper …
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Everyone loves gardening. The idea of having your own special place that you can escape off to – be it to just get some fresh air or to grow different kinds of herbs, spices and a lot of sweet smelling flowers as an enthusiast – it sure is something every individual has at least once …
We all love a pretty garden. If you’re blessed with the opportunity to convert a small space in your home into a garden for whatever plants you want – be it edibles or just fancy looking plants – make sure to add plants that also do your nose a great favor. Sweet and pleasant smelling …
A Kitchen garden is a garden where fruits and vegetables are grown for our own consumption. It is a really popular niche version of a conventional garden. A lot of people are taking a liking to it, especially in urban areas. Basically, you choose your plants at home garden carefully for Kitchen use. In this …
With ever-increasing plans on stuffing living spaces with big buildings and bigger rooms, the space available to plants your own garden seems very marginal. At this juncture, people often have nowhere to look but upwards – not towards the sky, but to their own terraces – to bring their dream of owning a garden to …
Microgreens are important sources of nutrition and one of the basic ingredients of consumption for us as human beings. They contain all the important nourishing elements – potassium, zinc, iron, magnesium, and copper to name a few – that go into making a proper diet. They even contain antioxidants that help you stay fresh and …
Drip irrigation system is changing the agriculture sector around the world. It’s helping farmers earn more, saving water and making farming easier than ever. However, home gardeners are also benefiting immensely from Elitech Drip irrigation system. You can now go on vacation without worrying about the plants, and can spend more time with your family. …
If you’re a beginner when it comes to gardening, or if you have very little exposure to the art, chances are you might have turned to the internet for advice on finding a number of solutions to grow different kinds of flowers in your garden. Out of the hundreds of thousands of solutions that popped …
A rooting hormone is the combination of the stimulate plant cutting and the growth hormone of the plant, such that it causes the formation of new nodes from the stem node. It is available in different forms like gel, liquid or powder. They are are also sometimes referred to as the auxin hormones. The rooting …
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Imagine if you could grow healthy plants or crops with very little water and effort. Drip irrigation does just that. It has been proven to be one of the most efficient ways to deliver nutrients and water to the plants and crops in your garden. That doesn’t mean that it just delivers water to the plants randomly. …
Self-watering pots or self-watering planters are tools that can be used if you have a tendency to forget to water your plants from time to time, or if you’re planning on going away for a while. These pots can also be used in places like your balconies and terraces, where the application or use of …
Cherry tomatoes are an intermediate variety between the wild tomatoes found in remote forests and grasslands and the domesticated garden types that we consume regularly. Cherry tomatoes surprisingly vary in size – ranging from as small as the tip of your thumb to even as large as the size of a golf ball. There are …
Coriander leaves are famously known as dhania leaves in India. Also known as Cilantro in some parts of India and most of the Western part of the world, dhania is a very common ingredient in most Indian cuisines. Coriander seeds and leaves are the main components used in Indian foods. That is one of the …
Gardening is nothing short of an art. It takes considerable amounts of discipline and perseverance to take care of your plants. Watering is a crucial element of gardening and, like all other factors that contribute to the better growth of the plants, must be done rather carefully. Watering is not just an exercise or obligation …
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People are very busy these days. As they have a lot to do and many things to take care of during the day – their jobs, their family and friends, their businesses – and this does not let them have much free time for themselves. If you are one of these people, then chances are …