Some gardeners take the quick-fix, shotgan approach and blast them with chemicals. In fact, home gardeners spend more than $200 million a year on herbicides. But that's only part of the cost. Chemical herbicides have been implicated in groundwater pollution, soil degradation, and even serious human health problems. In the end, it"s a bad bargain, because the weeds keep coming back.But many enlightened gardeners take a more holistic approach. Tey...more
If you're just beginning your garden, or if you've tried and failed in the past to produce what you were expecting to, there is something you can do to help. Soil testing is an excellent first step for a healthy yield, and in the long run, it can save you money.When you test the soil, you may be wondering what you're testing for. Well, typical soil tests basically assess how much quality nutrients in your dirt is available for plants. That means...more
A is for Arugula, which is a tasty dark salad green that thrives in cool weather. B is for Broccoli, the super nutritious green vegetable that grows in heads and also prefers cool weather.C is for Carrots, the crunchy orange roots that need light soil and are rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene. D is for Daikon, which is a mild flavored long white radish which is popular in some Asian cuisine.E is for Eggplant, which thrive in hot weather and produce the usually big blackish purple fruit. F is for Fruit, some vegetables such as tomatoes and peas are botanically classified as fruit.G is for Gourds, which come in a wide variety of beautiful hard outer skins and are often used as decorations.H is for Heirloom, which are older varieties of vegetables that many think taste better than the heavily hybridized modern varieties.I is for Irrigation, which means providing enough water to keep your veggies healthy through their growing seasons.J is for Jalapeno, which is a very hot red pepper, often picked and sold while still green.K is for Kale, the highly nutritious salad green which is attractive enough to be grown as an ornamental.L is for Leek, the tall white stalks with green leaves...more
Bible Trivia questions are a great tool to promote involvement and conversation in your next Bible Study group. Challenge your Bible knowledge with these Bible trivia questions and answers. See how many correct answers the group can get collectively. Bible trivia is a great way to stimulate interest in the Bible and promote Bible...more
Huntsville Botanical Gardens is just one of the many reasons that the city of Huntsville, Alabama has become a popular family vacation destination for this southern state gem. Aside from being popularly known as the Rocket City, this area is also proud of the different gardens it offers to each and every tourist and visitor to the city.Since the...more
Finding easy to use and reliable outdoor shed plans is essential for shed building beginners. With the right shed plans, your building project will go much more smoothly and will save you the unnecessary expense of fixing mistakes or making alterations to your shed design. There are literally thousands of shed plans available online, but you should make sure that the shed plans you use are reliable and professional before you invest time, money and energy into building your shed. How can you determine if shed plans are reliable? To start, you should see if there are any testimonials from people who have used the plans successfully to build an outdoor shed. You should also see if there is contact information so you can contact the shed designers if you have any questions, or need a refund for some reason.Variety is good when it comes to selecting a shed plan, and as a beginner you will appreciate having many choices to choose from, so you should look for a shed plan book or digital package that has many different plans. However, you may also feel overwhelmed by the selections if you have not determined some of your basic needs before searching for the right shed plan. For example,...more
A piece of gardening/agricultural equipment used to trim hedges is called as a hedge trimmer. A hedge trimmer can either be of petrol/gasoline, or powered by electrical power. A petrol hedge trimmer has the following benefits namely:...more
A hydroponics system or also know as grow box is a device that is used in growing crops inside a closed contained environment. Generally, grow boxes are used in indoor gardening in which little or no soil is needed to grow the plants. Grow boxes are...more
Imagine yourself living in a limited space in the city and yet enjoying the greenery right at the comfort of your simple abode. Impossible you say, but not anymore.Introducing to the world the modern day greenhouse: HYDROPONICS.What is Hydroponics?...more
Garden furniture runs the risk of being neglected in the winter months as it can be a case of “out of sight, out of mind”. Spending less time outdoors sometimes makes us forget to properly care for our garden furniture and...more
The pub trade has one clear first choice when it comes to sourcing great quality pub garden furniture at the best prices: http//:www.rawgarden.co.uk. Rawgarden is well regarded in both the commercial and domestic sectors due to its...more
There are many different types of grass and when it comes to picking the right one for your lawn or wherever it is that you need it, it can be somewhat confusing as to which type of grass is perfect for your situation. The type of grass that you...more