A beautiful vegetable garden can quickly be ruined by unwanted pests. However, effective pest control does not have to complicated. There are some simple steps that can be taken, to help effectively control most pest problems. One good way to avoid diseases is to choose vegetable seeds that are resistant to many diseases. Anymore seed catalogs will offer a variety […]
Why you should grow your own vegetables
There are many advantages to growing your own vegetables. Gabriel Ash offers a wide range of greenhouses that are ideal for those wishing to enjoy all the benefits of growing their own fresh fruit and vegetables. Home-grown fruit and vegetables not only enable you to cut down on how much you spend at the supermarket, but are also more beneficial […]
Hydroponics – Why Choose This Instead Of Classic Gardening?
Hydroponic gardening is the new way of gardening and is fast replacing the old school farming techniques as beginner and skilled gardeners alike understand its gains. It makes the entire gardening process simpler, funnier, while still enabling you to grow wonderful flowers, herbs, fruits and more, but quicker. One of the issues individuals confront with with normal gardens is land […]
Growing Tomatoes in Pots – Where Do I Start?
Tomato plants have always been popular among vegetable gardening hobbyists and this seems like a global trend. What makes planting tomatoes so appealing to vegetable gardeners? Perhaps, it is the ease of growing tomatoes that is attractive. Perhaps, the bright color of the tomatoes could be a draw too. Most people would agree that bright colors always look cheerful and […]
4 Benefits of Growing Veggies on Raised Garden Beds
1. More Nutritious FoodThe reason that raised garden beds yield more nutritious food is due to the fact that the soil is loose, deep, and rich in nutrients. It is not compacted since the gardener never walks on the soil. Plants benefit from the great drainage and speedy root development that loose soil allows. Earthworms love to call it home. […]
5 Tips on How to Grow Melons
Do you like to eat melons? With a little bit of a green thumb you can grow melons yourself. It isn’t as hard as it might seem. Here are 5 tips on how to make it work. Tip 1 – CultivationHigh-quality melon seeds are offered in garden centers in local green stores. They need to be first sown in small […]
Growing Fresh Herbs In Your Kitchen or Garden
Growing fresh herbs is one of the most fun things to grow and there are a variety of reasons. The first being if you are a cook and you love fresh herbs in your cooking there are several you can grow right in the kitchen. Fresh herbs are delicious and nutritious and great for just about any healthy dish you […]
Fall In Love With Cool Weather Gardening
(NewsUSA) – Shorter days and cooler temperatures mean gardeners everywhere can flex their green thumb that much longer to squeeze every last moment out of the growing season.Cooler temperatures make it a delight to spend time outside in the garden. You’ll spend less time caring for crops because of the favorable cool weather growing conditions. Plants will grow rapidly at […]
How to Prep Your Lawn and Garden for Autumn
As autumn colors set in this season, make sure your all-important home and garden upkeep checklist is ready. Although the lawn is often overlooked during the fall, it’s actually the perfect time to make sure everything is organized before the harsher winter elements take hold. Paul James, host of HGTV’s “Gardening by the Yard,” advises homeowners to start early – […]