Last week, as we were planting our garden, we once again faced the question of how to label our rows. I wanted to create garden markers that were simple, inexpensive, and cute. It would be a bonus if I could get my toddler involved, as they love being part of the action. Then it ...
In this article the author focuses on how to make permanent garden beds and paths. The author states that for the right growth of crops, garden beds should be level, raised or even sunken and informs that growing vegetables in garden beds is more efficient than maintaining single rows of ...
GARDEN BEDS A vegetable plot can be planted in flat or mounded rows. Raised soil will warm up faster in spring and provide better drainage. Make rows that run north to south for best sun exposure and create pathways in between for easy access. Place taller plants such as corn and trellis...
Random groupings of stones will look more natural than placing them in neat rows or organized patterns. Incorporate a water feature or stepping stones to enhance the natural appeal.HOW TO BUILD A ROCK GARDENVary materials such as pebbles, gravel and stepping stones to make a more visually ...
Thin carrots to about 4 inches (10cm) apart in all directions in wide beds; space plants about 3 inches (7.6cm) apart in rows. If sowing tiny carrot seeds to too difficult, get carrot seed tape at the garden center. Seeds are embedded in biodegradable tape at the right distance. Carrot...
Corn pollination is more apt to happen in a home garden when corn is planted in blocks of four to six short rows instead of one or two long, single-file rows. To increase successful corn pollination, plant corn in a patch at least four feet by four feet. Space plants six to eight in...
Always buy from a garden centre or online seed supplier – do not use bulbs from the supermarket Choose from softneck or hardneck garlic. Softneck varieties tend to be hardier and last longer, but hardnecks are said to have more depth of flavour Check the garlic bulbs to make sure they...
Sow in short rows every fortnight or so, enough for your needs, to have a continuous crop. Sow seeds thinly 13mm (0.5in) deep, cover with soil and water in well. How to care for salad leaves Keep the soil moist at all times, but without overwatering. If the soil dries out the pl...
Spread a 2- to 3-inch layer of well-rotted manure or compost over the soil. Work it into the existing soil with a garden tiller or hand tools. This improves the texture of the soil and provides slow-release nutrients. Mark rows, spacing them 12 to 18 inches apart. Make a shallow tre...
A garden inoculant is really just anything we use to bring beneficial microbes into our gardens. These microbes are often deficient for various reasons…