Category Archives: Gardening

Planting Blueberries in Your Garden

Blueberry cultivation is an intricate but fulfilling hobby. There are many varieties of blueberries to choose from. The type chosen depends on the region as well as the intended use after. There are three distinct types: High bush, semi-high bush and low bush. Whichever variety you choose, it is recommended that you plant at least ...

Planting Eggplants in Your Garden

Eggplants are one of the easiest vegetables to grow. Eggplants are grown globally and are enjoyed all over the world. There are several types of eggplants. Some of the most common types are the dark purple variety which can run to being almost black in color. They are shaped either round or oblong, or can ...

Selecting a Blueberry Bush

Cultivating blueberries in your home garden is a very rewarding experience. From learning and understanding the intricacy on how to plant them, to harvesting and enjoying the fruits of your labor, blueberries will definitely keep you busy and on your toes. There are many different varieties of blueberries available to plant. It all depends on the ...

Testing Your Soil pH

Soil is the most important aspect when it comes to successful gardening. How well your plant thrives depends on the quality of the soil, and this encompasses the fertility and texture. Fertility involves the amount of nutrients and the level of pH within the soil that facilitates availability of these nutrients to the plants. This ...

Testing Your Soil Nutrients

Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are the three main components in plant nutrition. Nitrogen is important for the propagation of healthy foliage and stem growth. Nitrogen bioavailability is made via nitrogen fixing bacteria that act by converting nitrogen into nitrates that can be used by plants. An adequate amount of nitrogen is required by the soil ...

Testing Your Soil Composition

Soil composition is another factor that plays an important role that determines how well your plant can survive being planted in your soil other than soil fertility. Soil composition refers to the texture of the soil, as well as the organic matter that it has. TextureThe texture depends on the particle size of the soil. There ...

Selecting a Strawberry Variety

Strawberries are a great addition in your home garden. Not only is it fun for the whole family to pick juicy red fruits, these plants provide you with an ingredient that can spice up your dinner menu with scrumptious deserts.Types of StrawberriesThere are basically three types of strawberries to choose from when you decide to ...

Planting Strawberries Indoors

Strawberries are derived from a flowering plant in the rose family, Rosaceae. There are more than 20 different types of strawberries and a whole lot more hybrids and cultivars. The most common type of strawberries grown are the Garden strawberry. They are plants that can be grown in containers outdoors as well as indoors. For ...

Maintaining Your Blueberry Bushes

Blueberry bushes, like any other plants, require attention after the initial planting stage. They area susceptible to pest and disease attacks, as well as problems with water retention in soil, soil compaction and need to be fertilized annually so that they have adequate amounts of nutrient supplements for growth and fruit development. Weed Control You need ...

Keeping a Garden Journal and Labeling Your Plants

Do you actually remember what you have growing in your garden? Labeling what you\'ve planted in the garden if a great way to keep track of what you have. Keeping any labels that came with your plant also helps you identify any problems which may arise when your plant looks poorly, where you can then ...

Utilizing Rhubarb in Your Cooking

Rhubarb is a versatile ingredient that is used in recipes. It is a very hardy, perennial plant that can be forced grown over winter, making it available throughout the year. It requires very little maintenance (annual fertilization, well-drained soil), does not have any known diseases or pest attack incidence and can be harvested easily (just ...

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