Love this idea for multiple reasons : – Equisetum grows so quickly and make even the newest newbie of a gardener feel accomplished and happy, – Equisetum can get out of control and the container will prevent that from happening. I am going to plant some Equisetum in pots this summer to create privacy and cover up some unsightly areas [ Read More ]
The simplest and most subtle borders that effectively separate your lawn from a garden are 4-in.deep strips of steel, aluminum or plastic. They all bend easily into smooth, graceful curves and stop the spread of grass roots. However, painted aluminum and steel offer the sleekest, most refined look because they almost disappear against the grass and garden bed. The plastic [ Read More ]
Drill two rows of holes, each row being about 25° off the top centerline of the pipe. Space the holes about 4 per square side. use a No 60 drill bit so that the nozzles are 0.040″ holes (1 mm for you metric folks.). The beauty of this system is that it automatically meters about 4 cups of water per [ Read More ]
Love this idea for multiple reasons : – Equisetum grows so quickly and make even the newest newbie of a gardener feel accomplished and happy, – Equisetum can get out of control and the container will prevent that from happening. I am going to plant some Equisetum in pots this summer to create privacy and cover up some unsightly areas [ Read More ]
How to clean fruits and veggies. soak them in a 1:4 ratio of vinegar and water to help remove toxins and pesticides. leave them soaking for up to an hour, longer with non-organic apples. At the end of the bath, sometimes you can even see cloudy like stuff in the water from the skins and waxes, and dirt on the [ Read More ]
Sweet potatoes in the U.S. are grown mostly in the South. They are planted in the spring by “slips.” These are the small rooted pieces of the vine that grow from the “eyes” or buds of the potato. How to root a sweet potato for planting : First, stick 3-4 toothpicks around the center of the sweet potato. Place it [ Read More ]
For this project you’ll simply plop a few bulbs into a container and add water. Let your kids help choose the perfect colors and decorate the pot to give as a holiday gift to a favorite teacher. They’ll love watching the sprouts emerge. You will need : bulbs (used here: amaryllis, Paperwhite, pre-chilled daffodils) containers, with and without drainage holes [ Read More ]
Paperwhites they are so easy to plant and it’s fun to watch them grow each day, but the best part are the fragrant blooms that last well after Christmas. All you’ll need is: a pot. soil conditioner. paperwhite bulbs. Place soil in your pot. The soil should cover up to the shoulders of the bulbs to hold them in place [ Read More ]
Cut a 12- to 15-inch piece off a non-blooming branch in July or August. Cut the clipped stem in two or three pieces, making sure that each section has at least two nodes that can be placed into the potting soil. Strip the foliage, except for the top few leaves of each cutting. If the top leaves are large, cut [ Read More ]
Climbing French and runner beans are among the most productive vegetable plants in the garden, They are easy to care for once planted out and established, but the key to success is to nourish the soil well before planting time. First sow Seeds in Pots: French and runner beans are sensitive to frost, so sow them inside. Dig out a [ Read More ]
