There are several ways to estimate soil moisture, ranging from simple rudimentary techniques to advanced devices. Check the weight One of the most rudimentary ways to estimate soil moisture in pots is by weight. You can lift the container and gauge its weight to determine whether the plant needs...
While many people ask how to sterilize your soil, the simple fix is not to reuse old potting soil for starting seeds. Start with a fresh bag of whatever seed starting mix you like to use. You don’t need to make a major investment. Just enough to get the plants up and growing. If ...
It sounds a bit medieval, butsolarizationis effective and relatively fast. It also means you won’t have to worry about weeds for a long time. You just need clear plastic sheeting and something heavy (like bricks, rocks, or soil) to anchor it down. How to solarize Mow your lawn on the...
How Soil Moisture Content Affects Near-Infrared Reflectance of Sandy SoilsVillaseñor, VeronicaCornejo, CamiloMylavarapu, Rao S
Mold has to have the right conditions to grow on upholstery. First, there must be an organic food source — mold cannot grow on synthetic materials — but it can grow on the soil embedded in synthetic materials. (A good reason to vacuum the furniture!) There must also be moisture. The ...
How does soil moisture evaporate? Factors Affecting Evaporation: Many factors affect evaporation, such as temperature, humidity, and particle size. Temperature affects evaporation because if it's too hot, more water molecules will turn into steam due to increased kinetic energy. Humidity also affects...
Soil moisture is an important consideration though, since green onions have shallow root systems. Pay close attention and make sure to water as soon as the top half-inch or so of soil is dry. But, be careful not to leave the soil waterlogged for too long. It should be consistently moist...
Use mulch (shredded leaves, brown cardboard, straw, or wood chips) to cover the soil around your plants! This covering blocks weed seeds from sunlight so they don’t germinate, inhibits growth underneath itself, and retains moisture. Mulch also provides needed nutrients as it decomposes over ti...
1. Remove All Soil and Plant Debris The first step in cleaning your grow bag is to empty it completely. Carefully remove any remaining plants, roots, and soil from the bag. Shake out as much soil as possible, making sure to eliminate any clumps or stuck debris. If your grow bag is la...
Bentonite performance is highly dependent on the amount of rainfall, soil moisture, and temperature at the site. In hot climates, the soil dries out, and the bentonite does not work as desired. It may separate from the electrodes, increasing the resistance to the ground. ...