One can say that soil is the building block of any successful garden. It is important because it is where plants get all the water, nutrients, and support. Soil itself is a living entity as it promotes the growth of plants and even assists humanity in filtering water, sequestering carbon, and hosting endless microbial diversity. …
Month: December 2024
Got some plans of growing your own organic garden but don’t know how to proceed further? Well, it all begins with what is under your feet—no, literally! Organic gardening is not merely about excluding the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers; it is about cherishing each and every component in the ecosystem of your garden. …
Vertical gardening refers to the practice of growing plants, including herbs and even flowers, in an upward fashion, allowing one such as an individual to not be limited to the constraints of square footage. So instead of wishing for more area than what you’ve got, that vertical greenery climbing the walls will surely breathe life …
Drip irrigation is a more convenient method while watering for home gardeners. It’s more precise than a sprinkler system, taking into consideration various factors like evaporation and runoff. This method of irrigation helps avoid wasting water while ensuring that the plants grow. Considering the size of the yard, whether it is a small one or …
Have you ever been curious about where the coffee grounds and veggie leftovers go after being tossed in the trash? Spoiler alert: It’s not a great sight. Sure, they rot away, but in Ontario landfills, for example, only methane, one of the most potent greenhouse gases—it’s worse than CO2—gets produced instead. Composting is the sustainable …
When growing food at home, you cut down on your costs as each crop yields savings, be it constructing salad greens in planters or growing grapes on the farm you are on for big savings. In fact, every time you grow something, it means a trip to the grocery store is skipped, which in turn …
Creating an urban garden starts with measuring the amount of land you are willing to work with. Cities have lots of obstacles when trying to garden; for one, there’s hardly any dirt! Nonetheless, an urban gardener can have spaces in balconies, rooftops, window sills, or even a bald patch of land to work it. Also, …
Preparing your Veggie Garden By Understanding Its Potential Vegetables are best grown in specific climatic and environmental conditions. Many factors come into play that vary for each garden, such as average sunlight exposure, soil, and space. So then, how can you maximize yields from your specific garden? The best way is to understand its specific …
Caring for your gardening equipment is very important, as it prevents your equipment from wearing down too quickly or causing injury while performing gardening activities. These intensive gardening tools and equipment can be expensive, and taking good care of them can save money spent on maintenance or replacement. Maintenance will eliminate problems such as rust …
The first factor to take into account when selecting flowers for your garden would be the climate zone you are situated in, which dictates what flowers can survive in what regions. Climate zones, on the other hand, are affected by various factors such as temperatures, the onset of frost, and humidity levels, among other things. …