Choose higher yield plant varieties. In many cases, a disease-resistant or cold-tolerant hybrid will produce a higher yield than a traditional variety. TIP! Choose plants that will give you the most yield at harvest time. A plant that is resistant to disease, or one that is tolerant of extreme weather, will deliver a higher yield. […]
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A handy trick is to turn the handle on a tool that you use often into a makeshift ruler. You can use larger tools, like rakes, as measuring sticks. Lay the tools down on the floor, then place a measuring tape along the handle. Use a bright permanent marker and label the distances. Now you […]
Turn Your Thumb Green With These Gardening Tips
When planting perennials, seek out those that are resistant to slugs. A particularly vulnerable plant can be killed by snails and slugs overnight. Certain perennials that don’t have tough leaves are especially tasty to snails and slugs. There are perennials that slugs do not want to eat, the ones that they hate have hairy leaves, […]
Sowing Seeds: Organic Horticulture Advice For Your Garden
When laying sod, it is important that you do it correctly. Your soil should be prepared before you lay the sod. Be sure to get rid of any weeds, and then proceed to break up the soil to get it ready to use. Flatten your soil and make it slightly compact. The soil should always […]
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Clay soil can be a real pain to work with as it often sticks to the end of the shovel. Coat and buff the digging end of the shovel with automobile wax to make digging easier. This will both make the clay fall off of the surface, and prevent the surface from rusting. TIP! Shoveling […]
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Do not spend your money on chemicals to fight mildew. Put a little baking soda and some dish soap in water. Spray this solution on plants once weekly until the mildew is gone. Baking soda will bring no damage to your plants, and will treat the mildew in a gentle and efficient manner. There are […]
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Turn the handles of tools you have on hand into rulers to make measurements in your garden. You can use larger tools, like rakes, as measuring sticks. Lay the handles on the floor, then run the measuring tape down next to them. It’s a good idea to label distances with a permanent marker. Now you […]
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Shoveling soil that is mostly clay can be difficult because of the hardness of the soil, and because it sticks to the shovel. Make your shoveling job easier by lightly coating a shovel with a layer of wax, then buffing the surface. Either car wax or floor wax will work just fine. The wax will […]
Fall Gardens — Best Plants To Grow In Cool Weather
If you have a wall or fence that you do not like, plant climbers to mask its appearance. Known commonly as climbers, these plants are very versatile, easy to grow, and they will quickly spread out to cover up walls and fences within a single season. You may also be interested in training them over […]
Try These Great Gardening Ideas Even If You Don’t Have A Green Thumb
Keeping your garden soil rich and healthy is the best way to discourage garden pests. Healthier plants are stronger, which in turn can help the plants you grow to become more resistant to disease and bugs that can harm them. Starting with soil that is in good condition can yield the best plants. TIP! Beginning […]