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The word hydroponics is derived from the Latin word that literally means “water working”. Hydroponics is a way of growing plants without the use of soil in nutrient rich solution. Water is enriched by nutrients in the hydroponic system that … Continue reading →

Vegetable gardening is no longer confined to having to muck around with dirt and getting our fingernails messy with rows or mounds of soil. Many fresh fruits and vegetables that you may purchase from the store these days are grown … Continue reading →

There are many different types of systems used in hydroponic gardening. However, all of them evolve around the ability to control the basic requirements of a plant, which are nutrient, water and oxygen supplies. The success of hydroponics comes about … Continue reading →

Hydroponic gardening is not stuff made for rocket scientists. It ranges from the most simple sets up for the home gardener right up to complex structures that huge hydroponic farms use. One thing that is a common fixture for both … Continue reading →

Cold frame is a transparent-roofed enclosure that is built into the ground and is used to protect plants from cold weather. The transparent top of the structure allows sunlight to penetrate and stops heat from escaping the enclosure through convection. … Continue reading →

If you have a back (or front) yard and you would like to cover it with lawn grass, you would realize that soil is an important aspect to the success of your lawn. Other than nutrients or organic matter, aeration … Continue reading →

Bulbs, like any other plants, are susceptible to pests. Of all the pests that disrupt the growth of your bulb garden, the most frustrating ones are the squirrels and chipmunks. Squirrels and chipmunks are bulb eating animals. It is infuriating … Continue reading →

Flowering bulbs provides a myriad of colorful display in a garden with the minimum of effort. When you decide to plant bulbs you need to find varieties that suit the area you\’re living in. The key to growing healthy flowering … Continue reading →

Bulbs flower year after year in your garden and provide you with a spectacular display of color. Bulbs are fairly easy to plant and care for, but they still require a bit of effort in the initial stages in order … Continue reading →

Flower bulbs multiple easily. This is one of the great things about plants; you can share a good variant with friends by providing them with a sample of your bulb. But because they multiply that easily too, bulbs take up … Continue reading →

Pests act on citrus plants in different ways. While some pests attacks the fruits, others will drain the life out of the tree itself, causing collar rot, damaged foliage and decreases the yield of fruits. It is important to learn … Continue reading →

Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus) is a type of perennial thistle that originates from Mediterranean Europe. Artichokes are the edible bud of the plant measuring 8–15 cm diameter with numerous triangular scales,that develops into flowers. The fleshy lower portions of the involucral … Continue reading →

Bonsai is a hobby that requires (and teaches) patience. These plants should be handled with care, and require maintenance throughout their life span in your garden. They also require consistent training: wiring, pruning and re-potting as they grow. When you … Continue reading →

There are many different species of citrus trees. They produce many types of fruits that can be used for a myriad of purposes. Lemons, oranges, cumquats, mandarins, lime, grapefruits and so much more are used in the kitchen as condiments, … Continue reading →

A rock garden, which is also known as a rockery or an alpine garden, features an extensive use of rocks or stones as well as native plants that are found in rocky or alpine environments. Plants that are used in … Continue reading →