Using Peat Moss in Your Garden
People who wish to work with peat moss wonder how to use it in the garden. The main thing you need to keep in mind is that all depends on the reason you wish to use peat moss in the…
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Gardening Basics
Quick Gardening Tips
There are many ways to save money in the garden, as long as you know tips and tricks. Gardening can be very rewarding, but it’s also expensive, so it’s always good to know when to save a bit. Also, these…
California Planting Zones
California is complex when it comes to climate. In order to make a successful garden with healthy and thriving plants, it is important to know your specific USDA hardiness zone that is present in your local area. One thing to…
How to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden
Attracting beneficial bugs and other insects to your garden is an essential part of growing vegetables, fruits and herbs. In order to make your garden successful, you need to attract beneficial insects. These insects are responsible for pollinating the flowers…
Ideal Soil Temperature for Your Plants
Seed planting is fun and rewarding. Not to mention it can be a great educational experience for the whole family. Many beginner gardeners are scared of staring their plants from seed, but the good news is that the process doesn’t…
Tips for Mulching of Leaves
Mulching of leaves can be a daunting task but it needs to be done in order to keep your lawn and garden protected and clean. It’s particularly important to do this in autumn. It’s best to mulch the leaves with…
Improving Your Garden Soil
The soil and land are crucial for successful gardening. The quality of soil vary greatly from area to area, so it’s always important to know the local conditions. Generally speaking, the soil can be divided into 3 categories: claylike, sandy…
Using Epsom Salt in the Garden I
There are more and more gardeners who opt to try green gardening or green living in general. The popularity of organic gardening is increasing. The more popular organic gardening gets, the more popular Epsom salt is. Epsom salt is a…
Compacted Soils are Dangerous for Your Plants
When you take a look at the soil, you may be surprised to note that about half of it is channels and gaps. These channels and gaps are what allows water, nutrients and oxygen to reach down to the plant’s…
Understanding Soil Types
Soil is very important for plants. It is the lifeline to supply plants with water and nutrients and it also gives plants an anchor to support themselves and to grow their roots. In order to choose the best soil for…
Three Dimensions of Plant Light
There are three dimensions (or qualities) of plant light. You will enjoy your plants more and you will be able to provide a much better care to them if you understand these lighting dimensions, types of plants grown and how…
Growing Plants with Straw Bales
More and more people choose to grow their vegetables and other garden plants in straw bales. Straw bales offer numerous advantages to all gardeners who wish to grow strong, healthy plants. While some people may say straw bales are an…