A national newspaper has given garden and greenhouse enthusiasts some tips on how to get the best out of their green space on a budget. The Huffington Post took advice from the author of Taking Dirt: The Dirt Diva‘s Down to Earth Guide To Organic Gardening. Master gardener Annie Spiegelman explained how she is “obsessed” […]
One of the most popular forms of horticulture these days is organic garden and greenhouse growing. Those interested in such a concept have been given a number of tips by the Victoria Advocate on how to get the best out of their green space without using nasty chemicals. According to the newspaper, gardeners will find […]
In the midst of the summer heat, it’s sometimes challenging to appreciate the brief gift of hot weather for what it is. When temperatures climb, we must water more frequently—and sometimes during a stretch of drought like the one we’re experiencing this summer in the Northeast—the chore of watering can seem interminable. Day after scorching […]
One online resource has given garden and greenhouse enthusiasts some tips on how to responsibly and effectively deal with weeds. Lon‘s Article Directory explained that using pesticides can lead to run-off that infects water supplies and is therefore not environmentally friendly. The website suggested that there are a number of alternatives to using chemicals in […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been given some tips on how to go about their business sustainably, with advice on planting annuals. Not usually considered the most eco-friendly plants, annuals can be made greener by following certain sustainable steps during the planting process. According to Gardening Nude‘s Shawna Coronado, soil preparation can be vital in […]
Garden and greenhouse owners can increase their chances of avoiding fruit rot by following some simple steps, it has been claimed. According to the News Herald, using the correct type of soil and a sufficient amount of fertiliser can boost the odds of produce turning out well. It suggested using well-drained, slightly acidic earth to […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been given some advice on getting their lawn back to its best after blistering heat scorched grass across New Jersey. According to wcbstv.com, even the most avid growers have struggled to keep their green spaces healthy thanks to the sun and the water restrictions in place. Gardening centre owner Jennifer […]
A garden and greenhouse expert has given some tips on growing plants indoors. Toledo Botanical Gardens horticulturalist Jonathan Milbrodt told Bignews.biz that those working under glass should only used bagged potting mixes and never soil from outside. This is because the earth from the garden is not sterile and could result in the grower losing […]
Americans hoping to grow green beans in their garden or greenhouse may be interested in the tips offered by OrganicAuthority.com. The online resource tipped the food as “one of the quintessential organic veggies of summer”, adding that it yields a large crop per square foot. It suggested that gardeners space their plants around two to […]
As garden and greenhouse enthusiasts will know, water is the source of life and this applies as much to plants as it does to humans. As such, the Virginia Star Exponent has given growers a number of tips on how to properly care for their green space during the warmer, drier months. It noted that […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts will know that a heat wave can be extremely damaging to tender plants. To prepare growers for such an event, LoHud.com has provided a number of hints and tips on how to deal with a sudden and prolonged rise in temperatures. The main thing that gardeners can do to protect plants […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts with a love for sustainable horticulture may be interested in some recent advice from Gardening Nude. The blog explained that old plastic containers can be given a new lease of life by using them in an ingenious way. It suggested that the pots be washed thoroughly, painted a bright colour and […]
