If the soil test reveals that you need to make corrections to your soil pH, you can use materials commonly available at your local garden center. If your soil needs to be more acidic, sulfur may be used to lower the pH. For raising the pH, lime is most commonly used. The amount of ...
For years the home-grown morel mushroom garden was doomed to failure because of lack of knowledge. But researchers have developed home planting kits, and “grow your own” instructions have opened the world of morel mushroom growing and harvesting to those with patience and determination. Tip The...
(1)How do earthworms (蚯蚓)make the soil rich?A.With their waste.B.With their dead bodies.C.Through digging tunnels.(2)How many kinds of earthworms are there in the world?A.Over 1000.B.Over 2000.C.Over 3000.(3)What do earthworms eat?
Adding mulch to your garden is inexpensive and eco-friendly way to keep your soil healthy. Here's how to pick between wood chips, grass clippings, straw, and landscape fabrics based on where you're putting mulch.
Make an earwig trap by stuffing an inverted paper cup with straw. This provides a daytime shelter for the earwigs which can be removed. Earwigs are excellent at eating aphids, so you might want to move them to a different part of the garden, rather than destroy them. Frequently asked que...
How to Build a Hugelkultur Garden When planning your hugel mounds, the first thing to do is scout out a location. It should be a flat-ish area that receives a lot of sun and won’t be shaded out by large trees. Since you only need to dig down into the soil a bit, it’s absolu...
For years the home-grown morel mushroom garden was doomed to failure because of lack of knowledge. But researchers have developed home planting kits, and “grow your own” instructions have opened the world of morel mushroom growing and harvesting to those with patience and determination. ...
Why make your plants be the guinea pig of an experiment that someone else has already tried before? For example, it may seem like a good idea to give your growing cannabis Miracle-Gro nutrients because it’s easily available/cheap, or plant your seeds in the original Miracle-Gro soil you...
“See if a local community garden or farmers market will take your organic waste for compost,” she says. Lopez echoes this sentiment and says to ask around. “You may have a network of community composters near you and not even know it,” she says. “Check out makesoil.org or share...
It doesn't take much to build an effective DIY hydroponic garden, which nourishes plants with nutrient-rich water rather than soil. Kamron Sanders / HGTV Hydroponic gardening is a great way for those with limited space to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs and even ornamental plants. While it sou...