Whether you have bought your apple tree from a nursery or have planted it from a seed, it requires a balanced diet of nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium, as well as a balanced meal of minor nutrients, to thrive, blossom, and produce fruit. Fertilizing, particularly nitrogen fertilization, is an effective technique to replace nutrients in your …
Now that the growing season has come to an end, you may be wondering what you can do to improve your garden soil. If you follow the correct practices now, this year’s harvest will be considerably better. So, how can you improve the soil in your garden throughout the winter months? To improve your garden …
You’re attempting to select between vermiculite and perlite in the garden center. All you recall is that one resembles little Styrofoam balls. These two are not the same things, common perception. Vermiculite is a brown or beige-colored silicate substance with a soft, sponge-like feel. Perlite is a harder volcanic rock that is white in color …
There is a scale that goes from 0 to 14, with 0 being the most basic and 14 being the most basic (basic). These measurements are made based on your soil’s pH and the hydrogen ion concentration. According to the soil’s pH, whether the soil is acidic or alkaline, will be stated. Why Ph For …
Have you ever noticed those tiny white balls that look like Styrofoam in a bag of commercial potting soil? Wonder what Styrofoam has to do with plant health, right? Those tiny, white round specks are actually perlite. Perlite is an important resource for plants and offers some amazing benefits that every gardener should know about. …
Blueberries are flavorful and nutritious fruits and brighten up the garden with the beautiful bush laden with brightly coloured berries in the summers. They’re easy to grow and very productive, as long as they get the right growing conditions. Though blueberries aren’t very demanding, the one thing they won’t grow without is – acidic soil. …
Clay soil may not be the choicest soil for gardeners, but it’s not without its benefits. In fact, it’s richer in nutrients than other types of soils. Owing to the high density of clay particles, the soil also tends to retain moisture well for absorption by the roots. Of course, the bad reputation of the …
Most brands of multi-purpose compost sell material that has as much as 70 to 100% peat. This fact is quite alarming considering that even small amounts of peat lay long-lasting environmental effects on the environment. Unless the packaging specifically mentions “peat-free”, expect your compost package to have high volumes of peat in it. Why should …
Weeds are the worst uninvited guests in the garden. They’ll spring up just about anywhere they get a chance, vegetable garden being one of them. It’s not surprising to see them peeking out from cracks in driveways. Though you’ll find yourself weeding during the major part of your gardening time, it may seem like they’re …
You’re looking at your garden wondering how it turned into such a mess. After all, you grew vegetables in it just last season. Weeds have taken over and you don’t know what to do? There are no chances for a vegetable garden now unless you get rid of the weeds. Weeds are every gardener’s worst …