this is the season that they really come to life. It was a challenge to keep the grasses hydrated this year, so I’m thrilled that they made it through. The nandinas and hollies this autumn are beautiful and loaded with berries, which is a testament to their resilience after...
Plant your fast growing crops in two-week intervals to prolong the availability of lettuce, spinach, peas, and radishes. When the weather gets too hot for these vegetables, plant some in the shade of taller plants, like pole beans and corn. This system is also good for gardeners with limit...
Consider the availability of veggies at your grocery store.Maybe you want to grow tomatillos instead of cabbage or carrots, which are readily available in your area. Also, certain veggies are so far superior when homegrown that it’s almost a shame not to consider them (we’re thinking of ...
I’m often asked when hummingbird feeders should be taken down. Contrary to what some folks have heard, hummingbirds are not held up in migration by continued food availability. If they were, I would still have dozens of hummingbirds in my yard today! Decreasing day length as summer winds...
Nutrient Availability in Mulched Landscape Plantings Marigolds, L., were planted during the summer, followed by pansies, 脳Gams, during the winter. Applied fertilizers, existing soil nutrients, and water-... RA Mirabello 被引量: 1发表: 1997年 First Cuts The article examines the use of flowers...
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, “Soil pH influences the solubility of nutrients. It also affects the activity of microorganisms responsible for breaking down organic matter and most chemical transformations in the soil. Soil pH thus affects the availability of several plant ...
Annie’s Annualslists nine Puya species, but current availability includes just three. Similarly, the wholesale nurserySan Marcos Growerslists eight Puya species, with just three currently in production. Your local garden center could special-order plants from these nurseries, or another preferred sour...