Latest Posts

Fixing soil problems

Posted on |
Soil problems can impede the growth of any plants you want to plant in your garden. So make sure to address any soil problems if you want healthy and thriving plants. Soil problems are often caused by pH problems, nutrient…
Read more »
Shrubs for spring

Posted on |
Spring is here again, although it doesn’t look like it still, what with a wintry spell still lingering in some parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Nonetheless, for gardeners, this is the time to start getting their hands dirty again in…
Read more »
Maintaining your greenhouse

Posted on |
The recent severe winter weather in many parts of the Western Hemisphere once more made clear the value of greenhouses; which once again proved their worth in keeping many a gardener’s plants alive. But in order to keep functioning as…
Read more »
Garden watering basics

Posted on |
Watering may seem a simple thing, but it is far from being that simple. There are many factors involved in watering, such as the needs of the plant at that time, its health, the weather, the season, the soil characteristics,…
Read more »
Leaf spot diseases

Posted on |
Bacteria, fungi, and viruses all can cause plant diseases. And all these can stem from several factors, like nutritional deficiencies, air pollution, unfavorable environment and soil, and too little/too much sunlight. Bacteria are single celled parasites that need to obtain…
Read more »
Fall gardening basics

Posted on |
Have you considered that it is possible to do extra vegetable gardening in fall? Most people dismiss doing gardening in fall, but for the hardcore gardener, there are a few benefits to be reaped, like harvesting a bonus supply of…
Read more »
Tree staking

Posted on |
After planting a young tree, physically supporting it by staking the tree may be needed in order to prevent the tree from growing up crooked or askew for the remainder of its life. This certainly applies for trees that are…
Read more »
Talking to Plants

Posted on |
Do you believe in talking to plants? Do plants even feel emotion or have sensory perception? This was something I was always curious about. We tend to regard plants as mindless but living things nonetheless, and the notion that plants…
Read more »