by Jennifer Poindexter Are you interested in growing a cover crop which you can harvest from, too? Soybeans could be the right crop for you. In my area, soybeans are a common crop amongst the larger farmers. They grow them as an ingredient in livestock feed. However, … [Read more...]
Can You Grow A Raised Bed Garden On A Slope?
QUESTION: - Can you grow a raised bed garden on a slope? Our back yard is on a fairly steep incline and I'm not sure how to approach it. - William R. ANSWER: - Building a raised bed on a sloped terrain is a bit more challenging and complex than building a raised bed on a … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Mulch for Azaleas?
QUESTION: What is the best mulch to use on azaleas? I’m growing them for the first tim this year, and I’m not sure what to use. — Ruth S. ANSWER: The best mulch to use on azaleas will depend on a few different factors, such as what your soil is like and where you live. We’ve … [Read more...]
What Are Dwarf Tomato Plants?
QUESTION: How are dwarf tomato plants different from standard tomato plants? I know they’re smaller, but I’m wondering exactly what the criteria are for making a tomato plant officially a dwarf plant. — Michael C. ANSWER: Dwarf tomato plants are those with the rare dwarfism … [Read more...]
Do Tomatoes Prefer Morning or Afternoon Sun?
QUESTION: Do tomatoes prefer morning or afternoon sun? I'm trying to decide which side of the yard is best to plant. - Charlene D. ANSWER: - Tomato plants need an average of six to eight hours of sunlight per day. That’s a lot of sunlight. The requirements for sunlight … [Read more...]
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