The next step is to water the seeded area. At this stage, the aim is to keep the top 1 to 1.5 inches of soil moist because that’s where the seeds lay. If that layer dries, grass seeds also dry out, and germination stops. Set the sprinklers to run for 5 to 10 minutes. Go for...
Dahlias are great for sandy, loamy, or acidic soil. If you’re starting with clay soil, dry soil, or compacted soil, it will be important to make sure that you properly prepare your planting area in order to see growth and blooms. If you have challenging soil, or if you live in an...
Be sure to read the label for instructions on how and when to apply the chemical. Some herbicides can remain active in the soil for a period of time after application, be sure to take this into consideration when planning your bed prep. It is also possible to skip killing...
Sow Chinese cabbage directly in the garden as early as 4 to 6 weeks before the average last frost date in spring. Direct seed in the home garden as soon as the soil is workable in spring. Chinese cabbage must come to harvest in the cool temperatures and shorter days of spring or autumn...
Garden soil is made up of clay, sand, and silt; gardens grow best when your soil has the right balance of these materials. Fertilizer helps to make sure your plants are getting the nutrients they need. Garden Soil Tips Before you begin planting, you must remove large stones from...
Prepare the seedbed in the early spring. Use the rototiller or garden spade to a depth of approximately 6 inches. Add a 2-inch layer of peat moss to the entire surface of the seedbed and rototill or work the peat moss into the soil down to a depth of 6 inches. Rake the soil sur...
3. Get rid of the grass Give your lawn one last mow and say goodbye. If you’re planting your garden directly into the ground, you’ll need toget rid of all the grassfirst. Why should you remove your grass? If the soil layer on top of the grass is not dense enough, grass shoots...
Avoid re-sowing in plots with the disease if you notice an infection – white rot can last in the soil for two decades – and remove infected plants quickly. Heat treating seed cloves in hot water –“hot” meaning 100 to 115°F, but NOT over 120°F – can prevent pathogen spread. ...
Sowing a new lawn or patching an unsightly area with grass seed can be time consuming and frustrating. Especially if you have wild birds eating your grass seed before it has a chance to grow. One approach to these seed poachers is to create a bird sanctu
Another option is to substitute Bentonite Clay for the Diatomaceous Earth. I am not settled in my mind if this would be okay if you already have fillings in your mouth because of the Bentonite's effect on mercury. ~Mama to Many~ Reply 27 Replied by Pamela (Las Vegas, Nevada) 04/18...