How to Grow Sorrel in Your Garden or in PotsRobert Donaldson
Try toavoid attracting squirrelsto your property in the first place. If your yard has more “food,” you’re the party house. Ensure you have tight-fitting trash cans, and never leave food or compost scraps sitting out. Bird seed is also big; keep it indoors or in a chew-proof contain...
Sprinkle cat liter around flowers or flower bulbs to deter squirrels from digging up bulbs or plants. Apply 1 or 2 tsp. around the area. Repel squirrels with a homemade hot sauce mixture. Mix 2 tbsp. of cayenne pepper into 1 qt. of hot water. Seep the mixture until it is cool. Stra...
Ideally, the pot should have a diameter equal to 1/3 to 1/2 the height of the plant. Anything you use, though should have holes drilled in the bottom to allow the surplus water to drain away from the soil. The biggest cause of death to container grown plants is overwatering and ...
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rose–still in its nursery container–on top of the prepared container to check placement. Once the rose is planted, the bud union–where the rose canes meet the roots–will need to be no more than 2 inches from the top of the prepared pot. Add extra soil if needed to adjust the ...
Soil is meant to be changed every couple of months or annually, depending on the type of plant. If you keep the same plant soil for a long time, it will start to become deficient in nutrients as the plant absorbs them. Fix the problem by buying new potting soil and fertilizer for your...
If the roots seem very dry and you can’t plant right away, lightly mist them and store the bare root in its plastic bag in a cool place (above freezing). While you can keep it like this for up to a week, you’ll want to plant as soon as possible!
To keep the soil acidic and plants happy, it’s best to water blueberries using rainwater – and the same goes for all of our berry fruits. From spring, feed every three weeks or so during the growing season using an acid-loving plant feed. Birds are notorious for stealing ripening berr...
The containers also need to have good drainage created by drainage holes. Use a high quality potting soil rich in organic matter as well as feeding them regularly with fertilizer. Position containers in a sunny location out of the wind, and make sure you keep your container cucumbers well wate...