Last summer he didn't like to walk on grass, would overreact. This summer we noticed grass is ok, thank God. His speech is also delayed although he's making more sounds, getting some words out. A speech therapist just began coming in 2x a month and he's been tested. They think he...
Lilacs thrive in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil (at a pH near 7.0). If your soil is in poor condition, mix in compost to enrich it. (Learn more aboutsoil amendmentsandpreparing the soil for planting.) Choose or prepare a site that drains well. Poor drainage...
One of the best ways to stop weeds in flower beds is to apply a thick layer of mulch, such as bark chips or well-rotted garden compost. This blocks out sunlight from the soil, reducing the amount of weed seeds that can germinate. Hoe around plants regularly to cut down any emerging we...
The soil is usually more fit for digging in fall than in spring, too. In the fall, summer’s warmth lingers long enough to keep the soil moist, not sodden, and crumbly for much of the time—just the right condition for digging planting holes. Plus, if you’re in an area that gets ...
Water, soil, clay, stone, bricks, and ceramics are some materials with high thermal mass that homeowners can easily find. Here are some ways to integrate them into your greenhouse: Place barrels or tanks of water, preferably black ones for maximum heat absorption, in the corners and along th...
To avoid root diseases, add organic amendments to clay soil. Remove and destroy infected plants. Crop rotation is important; avoid planting cabbage family crops in the same place from one year to the next. Napa Chinese cabbage Michihili cabbage...
Lawns typically need about 1 inch of water per week, including rainfall. morning to reduce disease risk and allow absorption before heat. For most grasses, 1-2 weekly waterings of 25-30 minutes should provide the needed 1 inch, adjusting based on your system and soil type. Here are some...
healthy lawn. Aerating your lawn also helps to break up the layer of dead grass stems and other plant material that builds up on the soil surface. This layer is called ‘thatch’ and can form a barrier that stops water from getting to the soil. Aerating the lawn makes holes in this ...
Tillage is the manipulation of soil with tools & implements for loosening the surface crust & bringing about conditions favorable for the germination of seeds and the growth of crops. Soil Tilth: Soil Tilth is the term used toexpresssoil condition resulting from tillage. Hence it is the resultan...
The first thing to consider is how deep to plant alfalfa. Sow at a depth of 0.25 inches (0.6 cm) to 0.5 inches (1.2 cm) in clay soil and 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) in sandy soil. Planting alfalfa seeds too shallow may result in poor plant establishment, while planting them too deep may...