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. …
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 …
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. …
Sustainable gardening is a practice coming up in which one grows plants but simultaneously takes care of the environment. It encompasses techniques that aim to generate less waste, use fewer resources, and, most importantly, preserve the ecological equilibrium. In relation to that, every little deed, be it the gardening methods or the items that are …
If you’re fond of plants but don’t have a garden or outdoor space to cultivate them, then indoor gardening is an option that can be both aspiring and helpful. Gardening indoors enables one to have the luxury of a green environment along with edibles without having a huge yard. With an insight on the requirements …
It’s essential to realize that gardening is a process that requires adapting to the different seasons. Different seasons have their own weather conditions affecting how plants are going to be grown, taken care of, and harvested. This, however, means that a gardener must know what their crop will require depending on the season. Preparing for …
For a community to harvest from their gardening, they first need to listen and learn about their climate as well as the type of soil they have. Such key factors play a very vital role in enabling their plants to grow, as each climate possesses different seed-growing ratios, temperatures, and even moistness. It goes without …