Hand weeding is often very labour-intensive, and weeds likedocks,bramblesanddandelionscan be difficult to tackle by hand as they have deep roots which need to be completely dug out to stop the weeds growing back. Bindweed and ground elder are some of the most difficult weeds to dig out by...
The duiker of Africa belongs to the Cephalophinae sub-family. It is generally small and solitary, often living in thick forest. Although mainly feeding on grass and leaves, some duikers - unlike most other bovids -are believed to eat insects and feed on dead animal carcasses, and even to...
4.2 billionstruggle to access clean water every day, which they need fordrinking,bathing,washing,growingcropsandrearing animals. That’s why those of us that have access to these precious resources should be careful not to waste them.
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If dealing with weeds is too much of a hassle, at least resolve to keep them from setting seed. Once a week, use a grass whip or string trimmer and cut off their heads before they flower. 8. Keep Your Garden Edges Trimmed Have you ever noticed many weeds collect at the edges of you...
In hot weather, the soil temperature may become too warm for the roots; mulch plants about 4 weeks after setting them in the garden. Use aged compost or grass clippings to mulch around eggplants in summer. Where temperatures grow hot in the summer to 100°F (37°C) or greater, protect...
You Can Do It! The 10 Easiest Vegetables to Grow From Seed 10 Fast-Growing Vegetables for Cool Weather Guide on Harvesting Vegetables: When to Harvest Most Common Crops Planting Choose a planting site that gets full sun. Beets should ideally receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per da...
Once you learn how to plant in a small space, the world is your vegetable patch. Benefits of Urban Gardens Photo Courtesy of Mobi99 You have this big beautiful lawn that you’ve worked hard to maintain. It’s become a bit of suburban ritual to mow the grass, edge the lawn, and take...
, and are often planted in a garden border. They are relatively low growers compared to many other garden plants, so look best at the front of a border. They work well with plants of contrasting shape, such as ornamental grasses. Border Sedums are usually planted out from April to June....
Another solution is to plant a resistant grass crop around the infected area. The resistant crop creates a barrier that limits the spread of the disease. Seasons: Symptoms usually occur from June through September when soil temperatures reach 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Risk level: This fungal disease ...