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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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 […]
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Starting seedlings in pots before planting in your garden is a smart idea. Your plants will be more likely to mature this way. It also helps you make your planting times more frequent. When you remove your mature plants, the next batch of seedlings should be ready. TIP! Try planting your plants in flower pots […]
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Healthy soil will be your best defense against the pests that can invade your garden. 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. To boost your garden’s prospects of giving you the healthiest possible plants, make sure you […]
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Having healthy soil in your garden is your number one defense against pests! Healthy soil leads to healthy plants with more strength to deflect those insects and various diseases. So if you want your garden to provide plants that are as healthy as possible, you need a good quality soil that contains few chemicals and […]
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So you don’t shock the plants, you should gradually get them use to a change in the temperature and conditions. Leave them outside in sunlight for a couple of hours on the initial day. Over the week, try gradually increasing the time they’re left outside. By the weekend, the plants can make that big move […]
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You can use the wooden handles of your tools as measurement sticks. You can use shovels or rakes as measuring sticks. Place the handles on the ground and measure them. Next, use a Sharpie to accurately label the distance between each one. When the need arises to measure something while in your garden, the measuring […]
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Clay soil makes working with a shovel difficult. The clay is hard and sticks to the shovel. Rubbing wax on the shovel prior to digging can kick this challenge to the curb. The clay will slide off of its surface and it will prevent rust. TIP! If you work with clay soil, you have probably […]
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Plant slug-proof perennials. Snails and slugs are garden nightmares, and only need a single evening to obliterate a plant. Certain perennials that don’t have tough leaves are especially tasty to snails and slugs. Some perennials aren’t that tasty to snails and slugs since they have tough and hairy leaves, and an unappetizing flavor. Consider planting […]
Information On Growing A Better Organic Garden
To prevent shocking your plants, you must gradually introduce new temperatures and other conditions to them. Put them in the sun outside for a couple of hours during the first day. Over a week, increase the time outside slowly. Once the transition is complete, your plants will probably be able to tolerate the outdoor conditions. […]