House & Garden 2024, November

Grafting is the best solution if you want to increase the production of your favorite fruit, because in this way you can ensure that the new fruits, born from the graft, retain the same qualities as the original variety. There are different types of grafting, but with practice and the following instructions you will know how to master the technique that best suits your needs.

Begonias are always very popular with gardeners because they are easy to grow and because of the beautiful colors. Whether you want a new houseplant for your collection, or something to add to your hanging pots, or to the garden, consider begonias.

Nowadays the olive tree is grown for commercial or personal use all over the world. Although an olive tree can live over a thousand years, like many other plants, certain conditions need to be met for it to thrive. Read on if you want to grow an olive tree from when it is small to maturity and if you want to know the tricks used by farmers to obtain delicious fruit and flavorful oil.

Bamboo plants are very popular, and although planting them in a pot makes them more delicate, they can easily grow and thrive indoors if you use a few precautions. Steps Step 1. Plant your bamboo in a pot whose top is twice as wide as its base This will make it easier to plant and reduce the risk of damaging the roots during this step.

If you've walked barefoot in a forest, you may have noticed the soft, fluffy moss underfoot. This plant is ideal for gardens and lawns as it helps retain moisture and never needs mowing. Alternatively, you can sprinkle a mix of moss on fences, foundations or stones to transform them into a magical forest.

Nowadays, oranges are grown all over the world for their delicious and nutritious fruit, and can be kept indoors or in a greenhouse if you don't live in a warm climate. The best way to grow a healthy fruit-bearing tree is to purchase a young one or even a seedling.

Weeds (of the “foxtail” type) are weeds known for their spread in fields, pastures and other green areas. You can use both chemical and organic methods to get rid of it, but you should also take some preventive measures to protect the area from future pest threats.