Mulches bring numerous benefits to the vegetable garden that combine to boost productivity while making the garden a more enjoyable place to be. Surface mulches insulate soil and roots from heat and cold, retain soil moisture, smother weeds, reduce disease, and keep vegetables cleaner. On the ...
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Sunlight is vital:Most vegetables need at least eight hours of full sun every day, so be sure to place your bed in a well-lit area. A shady spot or covered porch that doesn’t receive natural light is not ideal for vegetable gardening. Soil requirements:Raised beds have an advantage over...
Why It’s Great for Hot Sauce: Cayenne peppers are the backbone of many commercial hot sauces. They blend smoothly into sauces, offering a balanced heat level that doesn’t overpower the other ingredients. 3. Thai Chili Heat Level: Hot (50,000–100,000 SHU) Why It’s Great for Hot Sau...
as it looks. Spend a few seasons getting used to growing plants using commercial pellet vegetable fertilizers, monitoring insect activity and the diseases your plants experience. If you decide to go organic, check local gardening shops; most now support organics with safe fertilizers for food ...
When it comes to homemade fertilizer for flowering plants, you have two options: homemade fertilizer or commercial products. While both options have their pros and cons, it’s important to consider which option is best for you and your plants. ...
Best Potting Soil for Container Gardens- Calibrachoa The peat moss could be replaced with most commercial potting soil since they are mostly peat moss or choir, but it is cheaper to buy bulk peat moss. In my own containers, I use about 70% soil and 30 % (peat moss and compost). The ...
If you notice pests, simply drench the plant with insecticidal soap or use neem oil, it is safe and better than commercial pesticides. Super Tips for Growing Spinach in Warm Climates It is a cool-season crop, but growing spinach in arid, tropical, and hot climates is extremely easy. More...
The absolute best option is homemade compost. It is local, cheap and of high quality. Check out “Composting Science for Gardeners” and learn how to make great compost using many different methods. Other good options include commercial compost, vermicompost and plant meals. The worst options us...
“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...