Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been given some horticulture tips to help them cut down on their contributions to the estimated $40 billion per year that is spent on lawn care in the US. According to Bureau of Labour Statistics figures, the average American also spends approximately 73 hours per year looking after their grass […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts should be preparing for the coming of winter and one Colorado news provider has given some hints on what to do when the first frosts arrive. According to community radio station KUNC, growers should quickly rototill or dig up the vegetable plot to allow plenty of time to get the soil […]
A website has published tips on how to optimise plant spacing to get the most out of the available space and minimise weeding. This should also help to avoid having to thin out seedlings, meaning less work and more rewards. Helium explained that to get the best out of small plots of beets, carrots, corn […]
September is often touted as the month when you can plant hardy perennials, shrubs and trees, giving their root systems a good start while the soil is warm. Even if you’re already thinking about restocking the greenhouse, you can still prepare your outdoor garden by adding amendments, and loosening the ground to get a jump-start […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been given a number of tips to help keep them busy over the next week. According to the News Sentinel, there are an abundance of tasks that can still be carried out in September. Those who are planning to harvest tomatoes before the weather starts to turn cold have a […]
Americans looking for a way to get their kids interested in organic garden and greenhouse activities may wish to pick up a copy of a new book. A Garden For Pig is designed to encourage youngsters to grow their own fruit and vegetables and includes numerous horticultural tips, as well as a story based on […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts who have been growing their own fruit and vegetables and find themselves with an abundance of extra produce face a common problem. However, KitchenAid believes its products offer the ideal solution that will allow growers to enjoy the fruits of their labour well into winter. The firm explained that there are […]
American garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been warned to watch out for signs of Dutch elm disease. The fungus can attach to American elms, cutting off their source of hydration by blocking their vascular system from the inside. According to the De Soto Explorer, the disease is transferred by two species of beetles that feed […]
Garden and greenhouse owners need not give up their horticultural hobby as they get older, it has been claimed. According to the Jackson Citizen Patriot, growers can prolong their life as a gardener by making changes to the way they operate, reducing their workload. One key way to do this is by using containers, which […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been told to persevere with their weeding and watering activities to prolong the life of their plants. Those who love their garden and greenhouse but are growing tired of watering and weeding have been encouraged to persevere. According to the News Sentinel's Jane Ford, sticking with these activities will help […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts across the US have a new online resource for horticultural hints and tips in the shape of CobraHead.com. Aimed at providing how-to advice for growers, the site was founded by experienced gardener Noel Valdes. With three decades of experience in raised bed vegetable growing, Texas-based Mr Valdes and his son Geoff […]
The time for preparing gardens and greenhouses for spring and squeezing out some autumn colours is almost upon us. As such, Shelby gardener Suzanne Souva has given Source Newspapers readers some hints for the new season. The enthusiast explained that she and her husband have been dead-heading summer flowers in order to make way for […]
