Time your first mowing when grass is roughly three inches tall and at least 10 days have passed since you laid the sod. Use a walk-behind mower instead of a heavier riding mower, and install a grass catcher to bag the clippings. At this point, the lawn is too immature to let clippings...
Keep an eye out for “stretching” or when your plant grows very tall with a lot of space between nodes, as opposed to getting bushy and growing lots of leaves. This usually indicates that the plant needs more light and is trying to “reach” for the sun. Look out for any signs of ...
Soil moisture is an important consideration though, since green onions have shallow root systems. Pay close attention and make sure to water as soon as the top half-inch or so of soil is dry. But, be careful not to leave the soil waterlogged for too long. It should be consistently moist...
Overwintering:Aster amellusare hardy even in heavy frosts. Either cut stems to ground level after flowering in late autumn or in mid spring and then add a layer of mulch as long as the soil is moist. Light conditions:Provide plenty of sunlight.Aster amelluswill grow in partial sun, but wi...
Tall, stretchy seedlings need more light.Step 7: Vegetative Stage – Grow Your Plant Big and Strong Once your plant grows the first “regular” set of leaves, it’s pretty much officially in the vegetative stage. How long is the vegetative stage? Cannabis plants keep getting bigger and bigge...
A tripod is essential for aurora photography. A tall tripod will be more comfortable as you aim the camera toward the sky. Squatting under a short tripod while cranking your neck can quickly become uncomfortable. (NOTE: A good ballhead and tripod are essential. On photo tours, I see many...
Applying a 3″ to 4″ layer of mulch around the base of your peony will help to keep the soil moist and the weeds down. To prevent the plant from rotting, don’t cover the crown or have the mulch touching the stems. Fertilizer ...
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and maintain a room temperature above 50℉ (10℃) to mimic its preferred growing conditions. It is important to remember that regular pruning can also help the plant stay healthy and bushy during the winter months. ...
Mulching can help keep the soil moist for longer. If the soil is dry at a depth of about 1 inch (2.5 cm), it is time to water. Sufficient watering is particularly important during the flowering stage. To avoid soil-borne diseases, it is best to employ drip irrigation so that soil ...
In hot, dry weather, you'll probably need to dampen the surface once or twice a day unless you're usingGreenView's Fairway Formula Seeding Success- as the product keeps seeds moist longer while they germinate. Once the grass grows to about 2 inches tall, reduce watering to once every few...