agriculture and forestry
Gardening tools can be very expensive to purchase so having to regularly clean them up can be a chore. Use a mild detergent and a soft cloth and scratch up the blades of your tools often. Tool blades leave a
Growing tomatoes is immensely rewarding, both in terms of personal taste and the benefits to the greenhouse garden. But juicy, succulent tomatoes don’t just happen – they must be grown. The rules of growing tomatoes are simple – if you
As carrot seeds take about 8-12 weeks to germinate, I half expect none to germinate in my neck of the woods. Growing carrots, like growing anything, is a learning process. Carrots start out their life as a dormouse, with bare
Landscape plants that are heat-beaters are difficult to find. Some are just too prim to withstand the really hot summers of late. What equation should we use in determining the best for the situation? Check your garden after an especially
There is something immensely satisfying about putting one’s own, home grown plants in one’s landscape, such as patios, terraces, and gazebos. Not only does it give one a sense of achievement, it also provides a wonderful opportunity to recycle and
Oh what a sight when you turn a corner and there in front of you is this absolutely beautiful yard. Almost makes you want to smile, then your get to your yard and then you become a little, um, depressed?
The days are getting longer, the seed catalogs are in the mailbox, the plants are greening up. It is time to focus on organizing for the new planting season. Take a LookBefore you even put a trowel to the ground,
Just as growing your own vegetables to cook with, there is nothing quite like growing your own herbs to use to flavor your cooking. If you are a cook who enjoys using herbs in your recipes, consider how much more
Orchids are different from most other houseplants, so watering less is usually a fairly simple matter. With the exception of some unusual orchids such as the Lycaste, there is a generally a two-part rule with orchids. They like a humid
Every summer in Sydney, Australia, countless lawns are damaged by lawn diseases caused by lawn insect pests, fungus, mosses, algae and granular rust. These are often fungal in origin and the damage can include the entire leaf of the plant
Deciding which type of bonsai to own is a crucial point in the successful cultivation of bonsai trees. Selecting the right bonsai tree is essential to maintain the growing tree form for a long time. A bonsai tree is a
There are a number of decisions the home gardener makes that determines how well plants grow and how well they look after being planted. One such area is soil preparation. Most plants will require a decent amount of moisture throughout
If you are caring for orchids, then you certainly understand how magnificent these flowers can be, with the proper care. They beautify your surroundings and give off a wonderful aroma. So, if you have also gone through the same stage,
Organic gardening is growing plants (including fruits and vegetables) in materials that won’t harm their quality or flavor. It’s also quite a healthy way to garden, as it builds healthy soil and avoids pesticides. Growing your own organic garden is
Do you know what to look for when growing tomatoes? For example, if you notice odd colored stems, possibly with black or brown spots – well that could be a sign of something called airborne spores. “What in the world
You have just completed your garden and you want to know what to do next. Should you cut down all the tall, dead branches? Should you pick those few lucky stems that have grown from the inner circle of your
Why are people going nuts about Euphorbia Plants? Webster’s Dictionary’s meaning states that this type of plants are part of the family of Eurphorbiaceae. These are plants that have milky juice and flowers lacking a calyx. It features a flower
I watched a friend place a seedling in a glass jar with some water and set it on his kitchen counter. It took less than five minutes for the liquid to go from a cold condiment to a crisp, sweet
Gardening can be considered as a common hobby. It does not require too much effort and it is relatively easy to do. Generally, the most important thing is to be enthusiastic and to have a lot of patience. You will
When deciding to create a Container Garden outside, you really need to put some thought into the decision of where to put it. Make the wrong decision now and your container garden could really suffer. Pick the right spot and
Watering the lawn is another one of those simple things which many of us give little attention to. Many lawn owners will have an irrigation system in place that comes on and runs for a few minutes and then stops
Is water pollution causing problems for wildlife in warmer parts of the world? More and more cities are dealing with restrictions on wateringmounted in parkways and boulevards. In Houston a new ‘masterplan’ encourages homeowners to eliminate through a conservation program.
Angelica archangelica (Umbelliferae) Appearance: An imposing and dramatic plant which, given good growing conditions, attains up to 2 m (6ft 6in) in height, with large green/white mophead flowers held aloft. Good for the back of borders where they can be
Are we unknowingly starving the pollinators and our precious ecosystem too? Are we unaware that each time we plant another one of those perfect looking, unsustainable hybrid plants that we are actually hammering another nail in their Affordable housing pattern?