ARE YOU MAKING THESE ROOKIE MISTAKES IN YOUR VEGETABLE GARDEN? Part I
Even the best vegetable gardeners can make rookie mistakes. Here are 4 no-no’s to avoid. Look for more mistakes in the next article.
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Design for Bio-Diversity in Your Home Garden
Our ability to feed ourselves, find water, breathe oxygen, is dependent on a bio-diverse environment. The bio-diversity of our planet is declining at an alarming rate due to habitat loss. Human activity is the main reason behind this loss, which is actually good news, because this puts us in a position to do something about … Design for Bio-Diversity in Your Home Garden
TAMING THE BEASTLY JUNGLE OF YOUR SUMMER GARDEN
Your once beautiful garden is now a mass of spent vines, stubborn weeds, and greens gone to seed. Your poor, sad garden.
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WHO KNEW? EPSOM SALTS FOR YOUR GARDEN?
Most people have heard of Epsom salts and they typically associate it with baths, as this natural salt from Epsom, England is probably best known as a way to help relieve your body’s aches and pains. Or perhaps you’ve even been one of the unfortunate ones who’ve had to use Epsom salts as a laxative. … WHO KNEW? EPSOM SALTS FOR YOUR GARDEN?
Feed Your Soil, or Feed Your Plants?
“I thought adding plant food to the water would be best for my plants. What is the difference between feeding the plants and feeding the soil?” Organic Fertilizers and Soil Amendments At Giordano’s Gift and Garden we sell fertilizers and soil amendments for every gardener’s needs, and we are committed to providing organic products as … Feed Your Soil, or Feed Your Plants?
What is Companion Planting?
Caring for Your Lawn – Naturally Part III (Watering)
WATERING AND SOIL pH As counter intuitive as it may seem, you should water your lawn LESS often for better results. Really? The answer is yes, BUT: when you do water, water DEEPLY. Making sure you water sufficiently helps to develop grass roots that go farther down into the soil. Grass watered frequently but shallowly … Caring for Your Lawn – Naturally Part III (Watering)
Tips to Caring for Outdoor Tropicals
By following these simple tips, you can grow the perfect tropical plants for your patio or garden. Water — Plants should be watered to the point that water is running out the bottom of the pot. Shallow watering will cause poor root growth and weak stems. — Soil must be allowed to dry out between … Tips to Caring for Outdoor Tropicals
Tips for Container Gardening
Why Container Gardening? Perhaps you live in an apartment, have limited space in your yard, or just don’t want to have a full-scale garden. By growing in containers, you can have fresh vegetables and herbs just steps from your kitchen, and they can enhance your patio, deck, or balcony. Containers can also be moved to … Tips for Container Gardening
Preventing Zika at Your Backyard Barbecue
How and Why to Divide Perennials
Why Divide Perennials? There are three primary reasons for dividing perennials: to control the size of the plants; to help rejuvenate your plants; and to increase the number of plants you have. This is an inexpensive way to gain additional plants for your garden (or to share with others). When Should You Divide Perennials? This … How and Why to Divide Perennials