There is a certain order in nature that should be maintained to make the lifecycle in the ecosystem continuous. This sense of order also applies in your garden, and the crucial factors would be your plants and insects surrounding them. That’s why telling the difference between harmful and helpful insects is important. Garden Wars: Knowing […]
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It is true that chemical fertilizers will promote quick growth in your plants. Because of this, many people may question what the big deal is. Here’s the problem with quick growth: It produces weak plants. The plants do not have time to mature–to develop a good root growth, strong stems, or nutritious fruits and vegetables. […]
Black rose and black tulip has always been the dream of gardeners. We haven’t reached that dream yet, but we are getting closer. Flowers we call black, are actually very, very dark red or purple flowers, so dark they appear black to us. If you are like me, and want some black flowers in your […]
Having a beautiful, manicured, and healthy lawn means not just working on certain areas of your yard. Your outdoor space will look more appealing and organized if every area looks designed, tidy, and nothing is barren or disregarded. As such, if you want to have the perfect lawn, you also have to work on beautifying […]
With February being the rainiest month of the year in southern California and the ground already saturated by January downpours, gardeners need to take into account the wet weather when planning their garden activities this month. Prune Rose Bushes: After the chance of frost has past, February is the time to prune rose bushes. Pruning […]
Contrary to popular speculation or belief, growing grapes in your backyard is not as difficult as one may presume. When someone mentions the idea of starting a grape garden, one may immediately assume that without acres of free land at their disposal, it will be almost impossible to be successful. This is absolutely NOT true! […]
As oriental dishes are becoming more popular in America, so are the vegetables used in those dishes. You can grow these unusual Asian vegetables in your own organic garden. Mizuna: Also know as Japanese Greens, Japanese Mustard, Spider Mustard and many more. Mizuna is a compact green plant with fringed, dark green leaves that can […]
Starting Guide to Composting What is compost? When organic matter has finished decomposing the end result is compost. Although there are many types of organic matter such as manure, leaves, garden waste and kitchen scraps etc. although there are many types of composting organic matter will eventually do its job with or without you. Composting […]
Growing Tomatoes – Heirloom Vs Hybrid Varieties Tomatoes from the grocery store shelves taste like-NOTHING! Why? Most of the tomatoes purchased from grocery stores have been harvested days before they reach the grocery, treated to turn red, and bred to stay firm and not bruise on the shelves. Plant breeding for the last fifty years […]
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How Your Old Carrot Peels and Apple Cores Can Make You Healthier and Be Kind to the Planet Too
You may think that throwing your carrot peelings and apple cores in the garbage has no effect since they will decompose anyway. But even natural plant matter will last for years when it’s sealed in a plastic bag and tossed into a landfill. As a great example of community responsibility, the city of Seattle, WA […]