With winter approaching, growers may be considering taking more tender plants from the garden and temporarily re-homing them in the greenhouse. The News Sentinel recently published some advice on precisely this topic, instructing Americans just how to go about re-potting a plant. Plants should be carefully removed from the ground or outdoor container they are […]
Garden and greenhouse owners in Florida have been urged to get to know their green space properly in order to succeed in making a beautiful and sustainable exterior area. According to News Chief, it is important to get to grips with your garden's microclimate by taking a number of environmental factors into consideration. These include […]
Garden and greenhouse fans in Wisconsin will soon be able to attend a horticulture class held by a TV and radio expert. Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in the Sheboygan area of Wisconsin are to be given an opportunity to tap the knowledge of a horticultural expert. According to the Sheboygan Press, a free class is […]
Work put in during autumn will pay dividends in the springtime, garden and greenhouse fans have been told. According to the Echo Press, savvy growers will be mucking in during the fall months in the knowledge that they will soon reap the rewards. It encouraged readers to clean out any beds that have finished growing […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in Iowa may be interested in getting their hands on one of Iowa State University Extension's 2011 garden calendars. According to the Chronicle Times, the publication contains numerous "gardening is good for you" messages and provides health tips, as well as its beautiful images. Co-authors Cynthia Haynes and Richard Jauron told […]
The month of September can still be a busy period for garden and greenhouse enthusiasts as they prepare for winter. According to Helium.com, there are plenty of tasks to buys yourself with, such as planting spring bulbs before the first frosts. Getting them in the ground early will give them a chance to spread their […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts who have experienced the problems with poison ivy will know how infuriating it can be. As such, the News Sentinel has published some hints and tips on how to deal with the species and avoid any nasty rashes. It explained that the most important thing is identifying the plant and there […]
The autumn is a time for dividing plants, getting bulbs in the ground and planting trees and shrubs, garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been told. According to Horticulture magazine, storing perennials such as cannas over winter can be a tricky business. It noted that Caladium are intolerant of cold earth and should be carefully dug […]
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 […]
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 […]
