Plants that are rare because they are hard to grow are not likely to be a good investment unless you have discovered an easy, sure-fire way of keeping them alive.Plants that are nearly extinct have a tendency to be expensive initially, but by the time...
They add valuable beneficial microorganisms to the soil.However every now and then undesirable microorganisms find their way into our soil. The fungal growth is caused by a lack of oxygen.If you have a reoccurring fungus problem, sprinkle and rake in...
Especially cat hair. Don't look at me like that!! Its the best thing that can happen to them. Oh, did I mention we will need to utilize the shower? Grab your scissors and snip off anything unhealthy looking.
5k in cash only! I'm headed to my storage unit today. Flood tables with stands and reservoirs, pumps, analog timers, digital timers, two 20lb co2 tanks, co2 controller, high density 8 foot fluorescent banks, 2 foot fluorescent bank, ...
No matter how bad it looks, those bare branches are just waiting to spring back to life with new leaves. The other day, during my morning coffee making ritual, I lifted the lid on the household compost pail to toss in the grounds and stopped short.
They may live in an apartment building, townhouse or just live in a home with a lot of shade trees. They are worthwhile though because they come in every colour imaginable. Wrong again!! I have many blooming beauties.
Hard to believe sitting here looking out the window at gardens covered with a couple feet of snow. There will be plenty of new seedlings to replace them though. They will feed the worms.
We'll just cover protecting these basic materials here. Stainless steel has a higher resistance but still needs protecting from harsh elements.should be cleaned and inspected for rust.
Roses are...you name it! Are not...are too...are not! Let's settle this. If I can grow them you can, too. Go organic for maintenance on your plant and feed it coffee grounds, egg shells and banana peels.
After all, gardening is, in the opinion of gardeners, the most pleasurable and rewarding recreation in which humans can engage. They grow back well, but this is a job that we will always have to do unless we yank the hollies out and plant something that...
It is this fact that led me to experiment with the use of colloidal silver solutions as a means of fighting pathogens attacking my plants.My initial tests involved simple spraying of the plants with a commercially prepared colloidal silver solution from.
Water naturally settles toward the bottom of the soil. Cut up some sponges and use that in place of gravel in your pot. The same absorbents that keep your babys bottom free of moisture can hold the moisture in your container plants.
These are cocoons of the wasps. This occurs at different times throughout the country. These products do not kill the mite's eggs so they need to be reapplied in 10-14 days.White grubs are the C-shaped larvae of a large group of beetles called scarabs.
The raised letters on the heavy vinyl tape hold up well, even if the color of the label fades. You do need a laser rather than an ink jet printer, but you could also go to a copy center and use their printer for a small per-sheet fee.Redundancy is good.
They are low, compact plants that are wonderful growing under many plants and falling over the edges of pathways and pots with a graceful touch. The classic blue flowers are wonderful and can be fun plants to let kids help you plant in the garden.
I first saw this shade-loving plant in the tropics but it can be grown in many colder areas as well. This plant can take adverse conditions and lean, poor soils without blinking. This plant needs shade but loves dry soil in the shade, making it a dream...
Thus the plant will bloom and grow long before a plant cutting taken below the Y would grow.So this is the basic plant. In areas from zone 7 and warmer, some Brugs will be root hardy for you.
Oh, I'll bet Tender new growth is more vulnerable to a late cold snap, which can easily kill a plant that otherwise would have survived the winter.In fact, consistent cold and an insulating snow cover are the best things that your marginal plants...
"Micro-climates" in your landscape can be utilized by planting in a south-facing sunny site against a brick wall, for example, thus expanding your options for using heat-loving plants.
Occasionally, I will also take a cloth and wipedown any extra condensation on the inside. Too much of it for too long and you will notice rotting/mildewy leaves on some of your plants.
Many vegetable gardeners use them to get a jump-start on garden vegetables that are more tolerant of cold, such as spinach, lettuce, and broccoli, and peas. I saw online an explanation for how to line a wooden coldframe with chickenwire, and weave traditional...
Tetanus is a bacterial disease that affects your nervous system, leading to painful muscle contractions, particularly of your jaw and neck muscles. Recycle used egg cartons to start your seeds.
I have too much invested in theThe dogs were all hovering around the bathroom, looking worried, so I went to see what was up. It is hard to believe that under two feet of snow is my vibrant, beautiful garden lying dormant.waiting to spring back with the...
I now have three separate lists from my garden walk. Finally I took particular notice of how my plants have tolerated the severe cold. When my thermometer sings 65° F it's time to rush outside for some garden fun! I grabbed my notebook, pen and camera,...
