A BUCKET OF GOLD; Gardening
Sharpen your garden tools without investing a penny by immersing them in a bucket filled with mineral oil and coarse sand. This method will keep the tools clean, rust-free, and sharp for further use. Find some more Tips to Clean your Garden Tools here 30. Start Seeds in Citrus Rinds gard...
trees, fruit bushes, perennials and bulbs. The key to successful planting is to water in well. Soak the rootball in a bucket until no air bubbles come to the surface, dig the planting hole, fill with water and allow to drain away. Place the plant in the ...
Other types of soil are actually “soil-less.” Many varieties rely on sphagnum moss and other water-retaining materials. Some plants can even be grown in an aquaponic environment. They grow in water infused with rich nutrients. My tower garden is a great example of aquaponic gardening. One ...
Mel Bartholomew’s recommended watering method is rather quaint – using a cup to scoop up sun-warmed water from a bucket then applying it to the root zone of each individual plant. Gardeners may wish to emulate his preferred way of watering, or use other watering methods, such as watering...
Corn and beans can be planted in two-week intervals to prolong the harvest. Take down your hanging baskets every now and then and give them a good soaking, either by dunking them in a bucket or by running the water hose over them very slowly. ...
The thing about floors is that cleaning them doesn’t take terribly long. And then they’re finished. You rinse out the mop head, put away the bucket, and you’re done. Gardening is never finished, and neither is stitching, really—I may finish one project but there are a dozen others...
3 plants. Thin leek seedlings well after a thick direct seeding where they’re sown densely. You can germinate multiple plants in a single seedling starter tray. When you transplant seedlings, take those that produce clumps and gently separate their roots by swishing them in a bucket of water...
I mix the coffee grounds and egg shells in a 5 gallon bucket and frequently roll the contents to keep it mixed. This is what I now use instead of manure. It is very effective and all my plants react to it beautifully – even my African Violets, which keep blooms pretty much all year...
Indeterminate tomatoes:If you have space for larger pots and outdoor planters, you may want to have a go at growing indeterminate tomatoes. These varieties usually need larger containers — like a 20-gallon bucket — and require some structure to support their growth. Also called vining tomatoes...