Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts face an added responsibility if they are pet owners, it has been claimed. A recent article on ZooToo.com advised growers to investigate the effects that horticultural products can have on cats, dogs and other animals before buying or using them. Something as simple as cocoa mulch can be extremely dangerous to […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts are to be given the chance to share their knowledge with others and see their name in print. Suburban Journals is asking readers to submit their tips for publication in a special feature designed to get Americans growing. The Roots: Your Guide To Local Eating section is updated each week with […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been given some tips on growing potatoes – a staple in the US and around the world for hundreds of years. According to Vail Daily, it is relatively “easy and rewarding” to grow potatoes and those grown at home tend to taste fresher and better than shop-bought varieties. They can […]
Maine-based garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been given a handy list of forthcoming horticultural events. The Free Press revealed that there are a whole host of plant shows and sales coming up this month. Many of these are taking place from tomorrow (May 15th), such as the Camden Hills Regional High School Plant Sale. Beginning […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been reminded of a few basic tips that should see them through spring. According to the Tracy Press, the best time to water plants is in the morning, as this reduces the chances of them becoming diseased and boosts their overall health. It added that a fairly regular deep soak […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been given some tips on moving plants around their green space. The Crossville Chronicle suggested that growers bide their time when it comes to transplanting spring-flowering bulbs. It explained that tulips, daffodils and other such species should be left until their foliage starts to die back and leaves turn yellow. […]
American garden and greenhouse enthusiasts who are struggling to grow their potted plants may be interested in advice given by welovedc.com. The online resource published five top tips for container gardening, which growers may find useful even if they are experiencing levels of success. Firstly, the website explained that using the right kind of soil, […]
A Texas website has given local garden and greenhouse enthusiasts a number of tips to use in the coming weeks. The Vindicator explained that the month of May is the time to allow the foliage of spring-flowering bulbs – which should be beginning to fade – to mature, before removing them. It is also a […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been told that the time for putting in hard work has arrived. With the weather beginning to heat up, gather.com suggested that now is time to stop planning and start doing the things that you wish to do with your yard. Its May gardening tips include using dried grass clippings […]
Just imagine, box loads of free plants from major growers arriving on your doorstep each spring. Oh boy. That’s my favorite garden writer’s perk—the chance to trial new plants a year or two before they hit the market. However, when I first started writing about gardens, I was uncomfortable receiving what some term “swag” from […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been told that they can use their green space to their advantage by starting a vegetable plot. Philly.com reported that the Department of Agriculture has said that growers can harvest $1,000 worth of food from an investment of just $100. It is therefore no surprise that seed sales at Burpee […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been given a number of tips on how to get kids interested in horticulture. Wicked Local published expert Karen Gentry‘s advice on encouraging children to get their hands dirty and develop their green fingers. She suggested that allowing youngsters to choose what they grow will keep them focussed and motivated […]
