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Transplant shock causes flowers, vegetables, even trees and shrubs to wilt or droop, and sometimes drop some of their buds, flowers and leaves when they are transplanted. Many plants also seem to stop growing for a while immediately after transplanting. These are all due to transplant shock. Transplant shock can be caused by several things. […]
Healthy grass will actually choke out most undesirable plants. Frequent, proper mowing helps maintain a beautiful lawn. Never cut more than one third of the grass blade at one mowing. If your lawn has become overgrown and is suddenly cut too short, the exposed lower portions of the blade will be burned by the sun, […]
Roses need at least six hours of full sunlight a day., but a little shade in the extreme heat of the afternoon, and protection from strong winds, really brings out the best in roses. When you plant the roses, use Ferti-lome Root Stimulator to quickly establish a deep and effective root system. The bud union […]
Earliest spring perennials begin with bulbs that are planted in the fall such as tulips, crocus, daffodils and hyacinths. Add to these Basket of Gold, a breathtaking, low growing mound that is covered with small, brilliant yellow flowers. Rock cress blooms in pink and white, cascadeing over walls and borders, as does creeping phlox. Candy […]
Slicing cucumbers, such as Straight Eight, Sweet Success, and Marketmore can grow to a length of eight to ten inches before picking. If they are allowed to get larger than this, the flavor remains good as long as the flesh is firm. A bitter flavor in cucumbers isn‘t because the cucumbers got too large, but […]
After planting your beds, adding a layer of mulch around the plants is one of the best things you can do for your plants and for your self. Mulches conserve moisture, cut down dramatically on weeding, keep the soil temperature more constant, prevent root injury from close cultivation, and help improve the soil and its […]
Squash need fertile soil with lots of organic matter and good drainage. Squash, both summer and winter types, are heat loving vegetables and do best in warm soil. To increase the warmth of your soil, put black plastic or an old tire around the plant. Squash will also do better if they have plenty of […]
There are many things you can do to reduce the amount of water required in your yard and garden. Of first importance in water conservation is mulching around your existing plants. Mulch will hold the moisture in the soil and dramatically reduce evaporation, keeping the moisture where the roots can use it. Mulch has the […]
Perennials require less water than annuals because their roots are deeper. Thorough watering, and then waiting until the top two inches of soil is dry, produces perennials with deep roots, lush foliage and plentiful blossoms. Frequent, shallow watering creates a shallow rooted, leggy plant with fewer blooms. The best way to keep weeding to a […]
Add plenty of organic material, such as Nutri-Mulch, to the soil when you plant. Fertilize regularly with a high phosphate fertilizer like 16-16-16. For really spectacular tomatoes, dissolve one tablespoon of Epsom Salts in a gallon of water and pour around the plant once a week. Tomatoes should be watered deeply on a regular schedule, […]
Some fruit trees need a pollinator, or a companion tree, in order to produce fruit, while other fruit trees are self-fruitful and require no pollinator. The Red Delicious apple should be pollinated with a Yellow Delicious, but the Yellow Delicious itself is self-pollinating. The Yellow Delicious apple will pollinate most apples, and when in doubt […]
To completely clear an area of plant life, including both grass and weeds, a general weed killer, such as Round-Up or Hi-Yield KILLZALL, will help you get rid of unwanted vegetation, yet you can replant the area in as little as seven days. These products are absorbed by the plant’s leaves, and from there are […]