Which Is It – Hunger or Disease?
Deficiencies of plant-food nutrients are usually indicated by a general reduction of growth in garden plants. Chlorosis or poor foliage color often is also apparent. Likewise, the poor light and
Soils
Facts About Soil For Beginners
Soil, the basic stuff of life, consists of the upper layer of the earth in which plants grow and obtain their food. It is formed by physical and chemical weathering
Soil Makes The Rose
Good soil means good roses. However, what makes soil good is not simple; it is highly complex. There are three possible sources from which rose roots can extract their nutrients;
Get More For Your Money With These Soil Conditioning
Once upon a time, there was a little boy who assured his mom he had not been “out back of the barn smoking again.” It was true. He hadn’t been
Is Testing Home Garden Soils Important?
During the growing process, all plant life progresses from the first stage of seed germination, through several degrees of development, to the final one of maturity, when it puts forth
Soil pH Makes The Difference
“Dear Heart,” exclaimed Grandmother as she saw my offering of a Madonna lily bulb, “we can’t put a lily in this garden. It just wouldn’t be happy here.” Grandmother knew
Soil Testing: The Key To Better Vegetables
In the world of gardening, no experience equals the ecstasy of the moment when pulling a green-leafed stem. The gardener finds on end a fat red radish, a tender turnip,
How To Use Lime An Indispensable Material
Lime may provide the key to better plant growth in sections where the soil is acidic. Therefore the gardener in such areas needs to understand how to use this indispensable
Soil The Black Magic Beneath Your Feet
Soil formation is a slow process that requires 10,000 years or more to form one foot of depth. The host soils provide 10′ feet or more effective depth for the
Soil Conditioners — Old and New
Agriculturists have long appreciated the important influence that the physical condition of soil has on plant growth. Old English expressions still commonly used in England refer to land as being