So you've researched which plants grow best in your area, shopped for the best quality plants and carefully planted them in your garden. Your work is done, right? Wrong! Every gardener knows that planting is just the beginning of the work. It’s the beginning of a lot of work for … [Read more...]
Shopping for Sprinklers for Gardens and Flower Beds
Some people don't give much thought to which sprinkler they purchase -- which is rather unfortunate considering it plays a key role in your landscaping and water usage. Then, there are others who really want to buy the right one -- but who knows which variety that is? Do you need … [Read more...]
Using Seedling Mats for Seed Germination Temperature
Starting your own plants from seeds is a great way to save money in the garden, but it's not always easy getting the right balance. Seeds need ample amounts of light, water, oxygen and temperature to germinate and grow. Too little or too much of any of these things and … [Read more...]
What Does Plant Hardiness Mean?
Read any plant labels or gardening books and you'll hear the word "hardy" thrown around frequently in reference to plants. But, what is hardiness, and what does it mean to you as a gardener? A basic definition of hardiness is a plant's ability to withstand cold winter … [Read more...]
Seaweed as a Natural Fertilizer
Seaweed as an organic fertilizer has a lot going for it. It's an abundant resource that washes up on beaches throughout the world. It can be dried for easier transport, or incorporated wet into compost. It's also a good source of plant nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, … [Read more...]
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