Tree nurseries turn unsold trees into compost once they grow too large to be sold, a conservationist said. What do you do with plants bought from nursery? Isolate your plant when you get home (in case there are pest – pests usually hitch hike in from the nursery), keep it in the black nursery pot … Read more
Bird or deer netting works well to protect seedlings or young plants. Simply place netting over plants and anchor the edges. Use chicken wire with one-inch or smaller mesh. As shown in the illustration at the top of the page, fencing should be at least 2 feet high to prevent rabbits from jumping over. How … Read more
In agriculture, corn is grown for human consumption, spirits, animal feed and even fuel and disposable containers. In the home garden, this warm-season crop is usually grown for one reason: to enjoy the unmatched flavor of a fresh-picked ear of corn. How do I grow corn in my garden? Can you grow just one corn … Read more
Bolting Causes – Bolting is word that means a plant has gone to seed, and spinach can bolt due to water stress from too little water, too much heat in its final stages of growth and with too much sun. As the days become longer and warmer during the end of spring or early summer, … Read more
Tomatoes. Chives. Carrots. Corn. Peppers. Onions. Peas. What is parsley a good companion plant for? Plants that make good companions for parsley include: Asparagus: Asparagus and parsley are great companions. When planted together, asparagus and parsley encourage each other’s growth, and parsley repels the asparagus beetle. Can I plant parsley and basil together? To answer … Read more
Dig the tiller blades to the bottom of the grass – Once the tiller has the right depth, push it forward slowly and let it stir up the soil under the blades. Can a tiller help level ground? Tillers are ideal to use when leveling a large area of your yard. These machines are effective … Read more
Can You Use a Pole Saw as a Chainsaw? If the piece of wood you are looking to cut is thin enough, then yes, you might be able to get away with using a pole saw as a chainsaw. However, if you are cutting down a large tree or cutting a large branch or log, … Read more
Say Hello to the “Mosquito Hawk” – Welcoming dragonflies into your garden can help reduce a pesky skeeter population. Unlike butterflies and bees that dine on nectar and pollen, however, dragonflies are carnivorous creatures. Attracting them is a bit trickier than simply planting sweet-smelling flowers. What plants do dragonflies eat? Cook suggests incorporating plants like … Read more
They can also be planted with other root crops like beets and radishes. Marigolds, fennel, chamomile and herbs such as caraway and coriander are great companions. Can I plant flowers with herbs? Mixing vegetables and herbs with flowers can increase garden yields and flower production. The flowers increase nectar production, attracting more beneficial insects that … Read more
You can grow the lollipop plant in your garden if you live in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 through 11. Otherwise, you can grow it as an indoor houseplant. It is a subtropical evergreen plant. Is Golden Candle a shrub? Golden candle is a subtropical shrub growing 80 centimeters or taller. Leaves are opposite, narrow-ovate, up … Read more