Plant Gardens 101

Spring is a busy time for gardeners. It’s a time to prepare for the summer by pruning, cleaning and planting. It can be a lot of hard work, so make sure that you are only doing the those tasks that will give you the most benefits in your garden and your yard. Here are some easy to follow tips for gardening in the spring time that will ensure a beautiful and bountiful garden all summer long.

1. Clean Your Yard. Rake up any debris left on your lawn after the winter snow has melted. Remove any mulch from the soil so that the soil can properly thaw out. Once the soil has thawed and warmed up, put down new mulch and remember to keep it away from the base of plants.

2. Make Repairs. The winter cold and frost can cause cracks and other damage to steps, fences and pathways, so check to see what repairs are needed in your yard. For more details www.the-spam-files.com Tackle repairs right away in order to prolong the life of the damaged item and to prevent future injuries caused by tripping or falling onto the damaged item. Also, spring is a good time for painting before the hot summer weather hits. (more…)

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Planting Gardens 101

As applied to propagation, indicates any method of increasing plants except by seeds, such as by cuttings, layering, or division.

The daylily, Hemerocallis, is actually not a lily even though it is called one. Hemerocallis is the combination of the Greek words for “day” and “beauty,” which stems from the observation that each flower lasts only one day. Fortunately for us, there are many flower buds on each daylily flower stalk, and many stalks in each plant so we are blessed with a clump that blooms for several weeks.

Daylilies have the reputation for being tough, adaptable, vigorous plants that can withstand droughts and require less care than other perennials. Daylilies are one of the most popular perennials and for good reason. They are: (more…)

The drooping lower petal of the flowers of irises and related plants.

If you are a lover of nature you will definitely enjoy with gardening. Gardening is the practice of growing plants for their flowers or foliage and vegetables or fruits for consumption. Gardening is a human activity in which plants are used to produce edible foods or to beautify the environment. Gardening is one of life’s purest pleasures. It’s a delight to all the senses such as sight, scent, touch, taste and hearing. And it’s good for you. Besides it’s a good exercise to you, gardening soothes the soul. And that has its own benefits- nurturing plants, seeing things grow, brings beauty into the world. Gardening is the creative experience .Gardening does not require that participant have a degree in landscape architecture, a bit of planning will go a long way towards enhancing the beauty and the gardening experience overall. Doing gardening is an art. Maintaining the gardening and providing with proper nutrients and supplements to it is most essential thing in order to look more beautiful. (more…)

Of a loose, open habit.

The benefits of gardening under grow light systems are hard to ignore. I can’t imagine a better way to grow a healthy crop of green seedlings. If indoor gardening is one of your favorite hobbies, discount grow lights will guarantee your orchids, African violets, and hibiscus will continue to bloom year-round. Maybe you prefer growing wintertime plants such as vine-ripened tomatoes, herbs or salad greens. 400 watt grow lights can accomplish the same results.

A general rule I like to follow for my garden’s required indoor plant lighting is that 1000W adequately provides enough lighting for my garden area. If you are looking to make your plant grow lights system more efficient, use a reflector combined with a light mover. Don’t forget that many types of hydroponic hps grow light systems use a ballast to ignite the bulb. (more…)

The botanical name for marigold.

As a species name, means “covered with soft hairs.” For example, feathertop, Pennisetum villosum, has fluffy white seed heads.

Looking for a garden activity for that junior gardener of yours? Here’s one that will surely be a challenge, have him/her start growing a pineapple plant. Most people think that you need live in the tropics to grow a pineapple plant, you don’t, however it is a challenge.

These plants are best started in the fall of the year and kept indoors in a bright sunny window. To begin the plant you will need to cut off the top of a whole pineapple and remove any excess fruit and skin from around the leaves. The top should then be place in a small bowl of water with ¼ teaspoon of Epson salt, being sure to keep the water level from 1/8 to ¼ of an inch above the bottom of the leaves then place the bowl in a sunny window for about two weeks adding more water as it is needed. (more…)

The botanical name for false Solomon’s seal.

Greenhouse Building Future Promises Change to our Economy and Lifestyle by Judy Stevens

Greenhouses have been used in the past as a medium for hobbyists for their garden greenhouses but commercial greenhouses are becoming more and more prevalent as the world becomes more “green conscious” and energy efficient.

To explain, many universities naturally have their commercial greenhouses, for their agricultural studies. However, many elementary and pre-schools are also building greenhouses as this is a key factor in raising the generations to come. Not only are the children learning about growing and life, but they are also learning about our earth, importance of organic growing, eating habits and self worth.

As our land and our soil become more and more obsolete, another good reason to build a greenhouse is to plant a garden using hydroponics. Hydroponics is used to grow without the use of soil but something more available that can transport nutrients to the roots of the plants. (more…)

The primary root of a plant, developed in a seedling; the embryonic root of a seedling.

A common soilborne fungal disease that affects a wide variety of plants, causing wilting or death. See also VFN.

Take the time to prepare the spot, condition the soil and support them. Doing so will help the plants for time to come.

Before you stand your new bushes, find out the pH rank of your soil. Soil suffering kits are swiftly available at most greenhouses and nurseries. With some exceptions, most plants will bloom when the pH degree is wherever between 5.8 and 6.5. It’s tough for plants to get the nutrients the hardship if the degree is too high or too low. To adjust a pH point which is too high, worth the soil is alkaline, add aluminum sulfate. If the soil is acidic and the pH turn too low adding emerald will start more kind planting conditions. (more…)

A technique for pruning pines and other conifers by snapping off the new shoots, or “candles,” after they elongate but before they harden. This produces a more compact but natural-looking specimen.

Warm winters and sunny summers make it feasible for San Diego residents to garden year round. Organic gardening is especially beneficial to this ocean side community that is nestled between the beautiful shore and the mountains. Soil condition in San Diego can be an issue. Those in the higher elevations may find many rocks, and most people will need to water their gardens frequently to prevent soil from drying out.

Utilizing Rain Water to your Advantage
One of the best things gardeners can do is to save rainwater in rain barrels and use it to their gain. Rainfall in San Diego is often spotty. The majority of rainfall happens in January, February and March, while summers are likely to be to be quite dry, especially the months of June, July and August. It is useful to place rain barrels under your gutter downspouts to collect the water to irrigate your garden during dry spells. (more…)

Companies and individuals are always trying to find ways to better their mental well being. Whether it be a healthier lifestyle, more exercise, quitting smoking, more peaceful sleep, less stress etc. More and more we are seeing companies come up with wellness programs and individuals seeking ways they can incorporate a healthier style of living at home. Stress plays a very large part in negating a healthy lifestyle. If your goal is to eat healthier or quit smoking for example, being stressed can lead to overeating or smoking more, thus not allowing you to accomplish your goals. There are some natural ways to reduce stress and get to the bottom of learning how to let it go and relax so you can accomplish your health and wellness goals both at work and home. (more…)

To collect plants for study.