October Pointers: West Coast Plant and Garden To Do’s
Autumn color Sometimes, trees in the Southwest lack fall color, but this is only true where no provision is made in the garden for plants with bright autumn hues. Sweet
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October Pointers: Midwest Plant and Garden To Do’s
Fall Lawns This is a good time to kill next year’s crop of common chickweed, Poa annua, and crabgrass. First, apply a pre-emergence crabgrass control after October 15. This will
October Pointers: Northeast Plant and Garden To Do’s
Northeast includes: Pennsylvania Tomatoes Keep your eye on the frost reports; the first one will kill the vines and spoil the fruit. If frost threatens, pick all tomatoes; every green
What Is A Good Mulch For Strawberries?
Does sawdust, marsh hay, and straw make good mulches for strawberries? All are good, but if using sawdust it is advisable to increase the amount of nitrogen in the fertilizer
How To Handle Root Vegetables During Winter
Question: When should beets, carrots, and other root vegetables be lifted, and how should they be handled for Winter keeping? Answer: Root vegetable crops should be lifted just before a
Compost Is Your Own Fertilizer Factory
The making of compost is not new. Composts have been made for thousands of years by the Chinese, Japanese, Indians, and the people of many European nations. While the methods
How To Treat Root Rot With Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a simple product most people have in their medicine cabinet. It’s an inexpensive, effective sanitizer for cuts, scrapes and more. It’s also a great thing to
What You Need To Know About Successful Transplanting
In the springtime, transplanting is a very important part of getting your garden started. Whether you purchase seedlings or grow your own, it’s imperative that you transition them safely from
21 Epsom Salt Garden “Cheats” You Don’t Want To Miss!
Is Epsom salt good for plants? There are many reasons to use Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) in the garden. It contains magnesium one of what vegetable garden growers call the
Getting Started Growing Succulent Plants – The Basics
Succulent plants don’t have any other botanical name. The term “succulents” is a description of their appearance and behavior with regard to water storage. A lot of succulents are native