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Reasons People Prefer It Over Regular Salt

Pink Himalayan salt has become extremely popular in kitchens, spas, and wellness communities. Its soft pink color and “natural” image make many people believe it is healthier than regular table salt. Here are the main reasons why people choose it — along with what science really says.

1. It Contains Trace Minerals

Pink Himalayan salt naturally includes tiny amounts of minerals such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, and iron. These minerals are what give the salt its pink color. Regular table salt is heavily refined and usually contains only sodium chloride.

Many people like the idea of getting small amounts of extra minerals from their salt, even though the actual amounts are very small. (more…)

How you prepare the soil for planting seeds or cuttings, or for repotting, depends on the type of plant involved. There are considerations that are generally true for almost all houseplants and

specific items and measurements that are unique to a species.

Nutrients

Water, nitrogen and phosphorus, and many other chemicals are needed to sustain plant growth for any plant. Unlike mammals, obviously, plants receive the majority of their needed nutrients through the soil. (more…)

Have you ever stumbled upon a twisted, green pod on a tree, cracked it open, and found a sweet, tangy pulp inside? If you live in a tropical climate, you might have met the Manila Tamarind, known in Telugu as Seema Chintakaya (సీమ చింతకాయ).

Bamboo makes for one of the more interesting houseplants. It’s decorative, hardy and can spread like wildfire, so it makes for a beautiful but challenging plant.

Preparing the pot is the first step. Though there are dwarf species, regular bamboo can grow to enormous heights. But the first few years will only see a few feet and the bamboo can be trimmed. So, select a medium-sized pot. (more…)

Most people live in a world that is full of rush and bustle, often noisy and crowded. It is good to have a place at home, however small, where you can be outdoors and be private at the same time. With the modern trend towards outdoor living, cooking and dining, privacy becomes more important rather than less, especially if you enjoy entertaining and want your guests to feel comfortable in your outdoor setting.

If your site is already well screened by trees or shrubs, or if you are fortunate enough to live on a large block of land, perhaps in the country somewhere, then you are one of the lucky ones. However, if this is not the case in your garden or landscaping ideas, you can still, with the help of your landscape contractor, attain privacy by careful positioning of manmade walls, screens or fences, or with judicious planting of appropriate screening shrubs or trees. (more…)

The overwhelming majority of houseplants get most of what they need by their own efforts, from decent soil and adequate sunlight. But, unlike their outdoor cousins, houseplants are very much at the mercy of their owners for proper watering.

It’s estimated by professional sources that up to 90% of houseplants are watered incorrectly – receiving too much leading to root rot and other diseases or too little. But getting it right doesn’t have to be an impossible dream. Some simple tips will help keep your plants healthy by receiving the right amount at the right time. (more…)

Crush eggshells into a powder and sprinkle them around the base of plants to provide calcium and deter pests.
Mix crushed eggshells into the soil to improve its structure and drainage.
Add crushed eggshells to compost to increase its calcium content, which is beneficial for growing healthy plants.

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The growing season is coming quickly, and you’re probably thinking about growing  veggie gardens. You’re not the only one. Many people are finding the many rewards of growing their veggie gardens. Still, a newbie gardener may want some help setting up their garden in the best way possible.

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