The role of soil in plant growth is unique. Soil serves as the basic resource and the roots of the plant act as a means to transfer the water and nutrients from the soil to the leaves.Soil provides physical support, acts as a temperature fluctuations moderator, and protects from toxins.Normally, soil comes in six typessandy, loamy, clay, silty, peaty, and chalky.As the soil type and its quality directly affect the roots and its nutrient...more
Embark on an organic journey towards healthy livingAs a consequence of industrial revolution dated long back and still going on, human life has been constantly dependent on several artificial products. Nature almost took a back seat. However, one cannot ignore nature and all the organic products coming from it in the face of problems created by artificial products.Right from foods till the mattresses we sleep on, everything was made of artificial...more
No matter how small or large your house is you will have a pest problem at some time. No one can feel secured against it unless you make pest control. It could be fungal infection of the oak beams, dry rot or mice and even rats! Do not let pests become your nightmare and always keep a look out for signs. That way you can arrange some pest control before it gets too large a problem.Depending on what type of problem you have you can call the experts in for help and advice as well as going to the local DIY shop and buying treatments by yourself. You can also surf the internet for some additional information how to exterminate vermin. Visible enemies and resistance to their influenceMice and rats propagate in great numbers and at a very quick rate causing great damage to agriculture and farming. They are disease carriers and it would be very nice for you to arrange some pest control before it gets too late.Nowadays you can find many mice and rat options from sonic devices to a choice of different traps. Flies or bloodsucking parasites as mosquitoes can be a big problem especially bad if you are near cows, so country dwellers beware. There are very good fly nets available for...more
Is this the perfect shrub for your garden?It will thrive in any type of soil and can tolerate dry or waterlogged conditions. This shrub looks good all year round with superb flowers throughout the spring and summer, striking foliage in the autumn and attractive stems in the winter months. It will establish itself and grow quickly once planted,...more
Author: Sutiyo NaBiodynamic farming is one popular agriculture technique that is used by more and more farmers these days. It calls for organic and natural techniques to farming and maintaining health of plants and of course, the soil. Instead of investing in chemical sprays to keep vegetables healthy, there is a need to consider doing natural...more
You can beautify the appearance of your garden or yard by adding a few components that give your entire yard a professional look. Garden edging is not only used to outline, highlight and define an area in your yard, but it also helps to keep the mulch in your garden where it belongs and prevents it from washing out onto the lawn. Edging also directs your lawnmower away from the flowers and it serves as protection from a weed trimmer. Edging is made from all types of materials including metal, plastic, landscape timber, stones or bricks so it is up to you to choose edging that compliments your particular area. The edging you install should be high enough to keep the mulch in place and it should be durable so that it lasts throughout several seasonal changes. You can purchase pre-made edging in garden centers and home improvement stores. The price of edging varies greatly, depending on which type of edging you choose. An excellent addition to a back yard is a water garden. Water gardens have become very popular over the past few years and these gardens typically consist of a man-made pool or pond with aquatic plants and often ornamental fish. Adding rocks, fountains, statues and...more
Adding a plant trellis to an area that you have plants growing beautifies the natural landscape of the area, regardless if the the space is simply a small patio or a large and expansive yard. A trellis is stylish and functional and plant trellises...more
Pesticides are harmful to us and the environment. There are more than 9,000 different acceptable pesticides that have been approved by the FDA. You may not be able to see, smell or taste them, but unless you eat organically-grown food, you're...more
A basic herb garden is not hard to create and it can be created in a remarkably small amount of space. Therefore, no matter if you live in an apartment or you have a yard that is perfect for planting making a basic herb garden is easy.There are a few...more
The oldest profession in the world is farming. People have been doing it for thousands of years, and the profession itself allowed civilizations to spring to life. Through all those years, people have honed, even perfected, methods for cultivating...more
Many people do not really know that little backyard can literally save their lives. According to experts, gardening is a potent stress buster and people who love to work on their gardens tend to live happier lives compared to those people who watch...more
If there is any issue that is particular important when it comes to organic home gardening, it is organic gardening pest control. After all, if you do not have the proper organic gardening pest control in place, bugs and insects are going to be...more