This potting mat is easy to assemble by simply snapping the four corners together. Quickly pour potting soil or potting mix back into the container when you are done using it. It folds up small for storage. With this mat always on hand, you will be like a one-person garden center. This...
There used to be a ton of organic soil nutrients in bottles (like the now-discontinued GO Box) but many options have disappeared as growers switch to using amended compost for their organic nutrient needs. Why? The organic nutrients in bottles get similar results to mineral nutrients. The bigg...
To grow healthy green spinach, you need nitrogen. When planting, mix time-based fertilizer or add 30 percent compost or well-rotted manure to the soil. This will slowly provide nutrients. Feeding the plant with fish emulsion, compost, or manure tea in the middle of the growth is a nice o...
Keeping the soil moist without being too wet is key to preventing diseases between your root vegetable crops. You might need to water every day until germination takes place. Carrots are a biennial plant that is often grown as an annual. Take good care of them during their first year of li...
It’s been a tough summer for my garden.I had the best of intentions; in early spring I was going to broadcast organic fertilizer (Yum Yum Mix in native and xeric areas, Alpha One elsewhere) and top-dress with compost (EKO lawn topdressing). It snowed whenever I had time. I was goin...
4. Hanging in the Garden Find out the Best Plants for Hanging Basketshere Is Moss Rose Poisonous to Humans? When ingested in a considerable amount, it can cause irregular heartbeat, muscle spasms, drooling, and kidney damage, among other side effects in humans and dogs. So, keeping it aw...
However, sound planning is always the key to a successful vegetable garden center. Allotting time to plan, organize your crops, and know how to deal with harmful pests is the safest and most effective way to go.
Best Soil for Vegetables The best soil for a vegetable garden depends on the type of garden you have. For araised bed gardenyou want a 50/50 ratio of compost and topsoil. For a field garden you need soil that drains well.Clay soil will need to be amendedto ensure the water drains pro...
“Garlic is normally trouble-free, but there are two diseases to watch out for: rust and white rot,” say our experts here atThompson & Morgan. They suggest rotating your garlic around the allotment to a new bed every year, or planting your cloves in a container with fresh compost. Read...
Though not necessarily appropriate for commercial sale, the Sparkle strawberry produces a sweet, dark red berry with little acidity. The fruit, however, may be soft and should be eaten within a few days of harvest. These plants produce a medium-sized berry, the size of which decreases as the...