Category Archives: Plant Care

Compost, Organic Gardening, Plant Care

Chemical Residue In Your Compost? Test It!

 

Experts share how to recognize the signals your plants are giving you

It is impossible to keep your soil and compost perfectly clean and be sure that all organic material you use is as pure as nature made it. Many people are still using herbicides and pesticides even on their lawns and when you collect their grass for your compost, you inadvertently contaminate your own garden soil.

Your plants are surely exhibiting some symptoms related to soil contamination, but you can do a more controlled test, which you will read about in the following article.

As the experts share their knowledge you will learn to be cautious even to professional mixes and composts. In a world where the battle against garden pests, insects and weeds is still raging, chemicals will always make it’s presence felt. But being more conscious about our choices and some prior research, can be extremely beneficial.

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Organic Gardening, Plant Care

(Video) The Secrets To A Flourishing Urban Garden

 

These tips will bring the most out of your organic garden

Urban organic gardening shouldn’t be hard on your wallet. In fact, there are simple things you can utilize to make an enormous improvements to your garden and how much it produces, with much less cash than you may think.

The video below is illustrating a few simple things you can do that will help you get a lot more from your garden.
It is great to find experienced gardeners are kind enough to share their ‘tricks” with their fellow gardeners.

Watch the video and decide which of these points you are going to implement yourself.

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General Gardening Wisdom, Plant Care, Watering

Grow The Best Peppers

 

Learn the secret sauce to growing amazing peppers

Like every fruit-bearing plant, peppers also need specific steps and care for it, to ensure they grow in the most beneficial environment possible.

That, of course, won’t happen if you just sprinkle the seeds (or plant the seedlings), water them now and then, and expect a great harvest. Peppers need much more care than that.

The article below lists the steps to follow and things to look for carefully, before, during and after the peppers grow. But not to worry, this doesn’t mean you haven’t been doing it right. It just means you can improve your strategies and hence, the result will be a bountiful pepper harvest.

Start now, as some prep work needs to be done before you plant the seedlings.

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Organic Gardening, Plant Care

(Video) Grow Organic Lettuce In 3 Weeks

 

Advice on distributing the seeds and preparing the beds

Planting and growing greens is probably one of the most favorite gardening activities for most gardeners. Greens tend to require very little effort when sprinkling the seeds and then, in no time, you have fresh green leafy vegetables.

They do need care, of course, but they are much less pretentious compared to the fruit-bearing plants in your garden.

In this video you will see how to prepare the beds for the seeds, then you will learn how to sprinkle them best. Watering is obviously a must.  And in about 3 week’s time you will be able to enjoy fresh salad straight from your garden.

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General Gardening Wisdom, Plant Care

(Video) The Secret To Growing Large Onion Bulbs

 

Here is what you need to do for your onions to grow large

Onions are easy and quick to grow, but how can you make the bulbs large so you enjoy more of this plant? Actually the trick is pretty easy and simple.

Watch the video below to learn more about it. The video will also reveal why this trick will be even more beneficial for your plants, especially for the smaller seedlings that are trying to grow large as well.

So, basically, it’s a trick to both improve the size of the bulbs and also help the smaller onions to develop and mature just like the others. You should try that yourself and see the result.

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General Gardening Wisdom, Plant Care

Cereal Rye, A Blessing To Your Organic Garden

 

Cereal rye can boost the garden’s soil fertility and health

Did you know that rye can germinate at very low temperatures, as a matter of fact, at nearly freezing temperatures. It can grow even in mild winters when temperatures are really low.  Not many plants survive during winter.  With your rye production in full swing, it will help protect your garden from weeds settling in.

Rye is incredibly beneficial for good insects and pollinators. If you have farm animals, you can also feed them rye. Since you grow it organically, it’s beneficial for all participants in the circle – you, your soil, the pollinating bees and your homestead animals.

From the article below you will learn how to prepare the rye seeds. You will also get insight into how to harvest it next year. As you take the seeds away, use the stems for compost or mulch.

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Container Gardening, Plant Care, Tomatoes

(Video) The Secrets To Growing Container Tomatoes Revealed

 

Tomatoes are popular but there are a few secrets you need to understand

Most people love tomatoes and gardeners all over the world will attempt to grow their own at some point.
Not all gardeners experience success first time round though.

Tomatoes can be a bit more tricky to grow than what we think.
Knowing how to prepare your soil and what to look for will eliminate most of the potential problems.

Tomatoes can easily be grown in containers.  It is therefore ideal for gardeners with limited space.

The video will help you understand ho to prepare the soil for your tomato plant and also how much water to give it.

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General Gardening Wisdom, Organic Gardening, Plant Care

Video – What To Plant In Fall

 

Seasoned gardeners know what to plant when

Most seasoned gardeners have a very good understanding of what to plant when.
Many have year planners and they actually plan what vegetables will go in when others get to the end of their cycle.

Interestingly, not all seeds react the same to the environment.
Some seed will not germinate when it is too cold and others will only germinate when temperatures rise.

Understanding what plants will grow during each season makes the gardening experience much more than just a spring and summer event.

Below is a excellent video that shares a lot of wisdom and also highlights many of the plants you could plant during fall.

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General Gardening Wisdom, Plant Care

Pruning In Fall – Should You Do It?

 

Gardening is all about seasons – find out when to prune

Pruning is one of those activities that gets people exited.

It offers a sense of instant gratification.  Stand back after a days pruning and observe all the work you have done.
This is a good feeling.

Changing seasons often trigger inspiration to do something in the garden.
Fall is no different, as plants start to show signs of change, many people believe they have to get in and start pruning.
The question remains: Is this a good time to do prune during Fall?

Read the informative article below for a detailed explanation.

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General Gardening Wisdom, Plant Care

(Video) The Secret To Growing Corn

 

Find out how to reach the full potential of your corn

In this video you will quickly learn what practice helps your corn grow tall and meet its full potential. It is in fact very important that you follow this tip, otherwise your corn will remain small and underdeveloped.

Often people jump to the conclusion that the soil quality is to blame, when their garden does not produce beautiful, strong and healthy plants.

Often soil may be to blame but not always.  Other factors may be at play.

This short video explains and demonstrates what to do to grow the best corn possible.

(Hint:  This time the soil is NOT to blame!)

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