Set up drip irrigation lines at the plant base at the time of transplanting, so you’re prepared for any dry spells. Fresh, thin roots dry out very easily. Use a rain gauge to determine the exact rainfall in your garden. Insufficient water leads to small, seedy berries lacking that juicy...
Drip irrigation is the best option for this. It is inexpensive, fairly easy to set up and it doesn’t spray water onto the plant foliage (which can cause fungus and diseases to spread). Combined with an automatic timer, you will never forget to water your flower garden ever again. Purcha...
There are several different types of ollas available for purchase and several methods to make your own ollas from clay or store-bought terracotta flower pots. Consider your space, the expense, and how often you are able and willing to refill the ollas, and how long you wish the ollas to ...
"I will need to store quite alot of pots over winter. Our weather is 10-30f frome december to march. Do I need to build a root cellar? or is there a makeshift kind of storage I can do?"julie on Wednesday 24 August 2011 "Thanks Barbara for your very helpful comments on potato growi...
Grow eggplants in pots at least 12 inches (30cm) across and as deep. Choose a smaller growing variety for container growing. Be sure to keep the potting soil just moist throughout the season. Do not let the soil dry out. Feed eggplants in containers every two to three weeks with compos...
Scrape soil into ridges around plants to create bowls to water into, or water into old pots or bottles sunk into the soil next to plants. That way the water will go directly to the roots where it’s needed instead of running away over the soil surface. Drip irrigation systems set up ...
During the first 2 years after planting, asparagus plants need 1 to 2 inches of water per square foot per week. If you are not receiving adequate rainfall, you will likely need to water. Use drip irrigation if possible. Asparagus thrives on a steady supply of plant food. Consider an organ...
One such example is an age-old home remedy known as aneti pot. This is simply a pot with a spout through which you can pour salt water into your nostrils.6The process itself is referred to asnasal irrigation. Neti pots can be found online and in most larger retail drugstores. ...
How to turn my lawn into a garden Yan Krukov| Pexels 1. Pick the type of garden If you’re new to gardening, it can be intimidating to decide what type of garden you should plant. For inspiration, here are some common and unique types of gardens: ...
Run a hose from the Rain Bird out to your garden Connect the hose to your drip irrigation kit and set it up in the garden. See kit instructions for help. Note: You might need to get an adapter for connecting the Rain Bird to your hose. In order to prevent leaks, you may need to...