No matter what you choose to grow in the garden, at some point, you will have to deal with unwanted plants, known as weeds. Lee Reich is a gardener, and he writes about gardening for The Associated Press. He says a weed is just a plant growing in the wrong place. Even a tomato p...
“Weeds grow fast. To get rid of weeds in a field, the best way is to grow crops. Do you ever see ourheartas a field as well? The thing is, what seeds do you want to plant?” Word Box 小词库 field /fiːld/n. ...
To protect your investment from birds and other seed-eating wildlife, cover the seeded area with a thin layer of straw. Choose clean wheat, oat, or barley straw, as recommended by Michigan State, since other types may introduce unwanted weed seeds to your lawn. While alternative materials like...
When placing roots in the ground, it’s especially important to pay attention to depth. The crown of the plant, where the leaves originate, should sit just on top of the soil. Too deep and it will rot. Too high and it will dry out. It has to be just right, so think Goldilocks he...
It is best to plant directly in the garden where they will grow. Carrots started in small pots or trays can be difficult to transplant; root damage at transplanting time can cause carrots to be stunted. Sow carrot seeds ¼ to ½ inch deep about 1 inch (2.5cm) apart; in warm, dry...
Intro: How to Germinate Cannabis Seeds Are my seeds good? 5 Common Germination Methods Method 1: Plant Seed Directly in Growing Medium –simple and easy! Method 2: Starter Cubes or Seedling Plugs –germinate many seeds at once Method 3: Germination Station –for germinating LOTS of seeds Metho...
Check out this video to learn how to plant beets: Growing Each wrinkled beet “seed” is actually a cluster of 2 to 4 seeds, so you will need to thin the young plants to 3 to 4 inches apart once the greens get to be about 4 to 5 inches tall. This allows their roots to grow to...
Strawor pine needles are excellent choices. Avoid leaves and grass, as they are likely to mat, as well as hay, because it tends to be full of weed seeds. Photo via Alamy. To apply mulch, drop it around and over the plants by loose handfuls. The pieces of straw or pine needles shoul...
Plant pumpkins when night temperatures no longer fall below 55°F and the soil is at least 60°F (seeds will not germinate in cold soil–the optimal soil temperature is 70°F). Prepare the planting site by digging a hole 18 inches wide and deep. Place 3 to 4 inches of aged compost...
Even so, before beginning to plant, you need to scrutinize your seeds. You should go for seeds that seem to have a dark brown appearance and have a solid feel. Pale green or white seeds indicate that they are immature and have little or no chance to grow. ...