Weed control in your garden and lawn doesn’t always have to be a nightmare. Tilling can effectively reduce weeds if it is deep enough that goes at least 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25cm) below the surface. That way weed seeds can be turned from the topsoil to a lower layer and can be …
Your concerns are legit. Tilling can kill the hardworking beneficial earthworms in your garden. Even to shallow depths, tilling can greatly reduce the earthworm population and changes their diversity in the soil. Anecic and epigeic earthworms are most affected because tilling can injure them, remove their food source, and change the conditions of their habitat …
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It can be frustrating to plant your seeds and they just don’t seem to germinate after days and even weeks of waiting. Seeds that are difficult to germinate either have a hard seed coat (e.g. avocado, peach), have a light requirement (celery, lettuce), or have a temperature requirement (e.g. parsley, carrots, lettuce). Be sure to …
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Spring is here and you have already planted your seeds in the garden. Can an unexpected frost kill your seeds? And can seeds stored in the garage survive a cold winter? Sub-zero temperatures do not kill seeds (even tropical seeds) as long as they are properly dried. For seeds from cold climates, freezing or cold …
Ever wondered how some plant roots can be worth hundreds of dollars? In this article, we have found 9 most expensive wild plants and will explain why they cost so much. Most endangered 1. American Ginseng American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolium or Panax quinquefolius) is a small perennial, herbaceous plant that grows to about 1 …
Earthworms are probably the gardener’s best friend. They help turn the soil to keep it fluffy and rich in nutrients. But are they also good for your potted houseplants? Do earthworms eat plant roots? Even though their main and preferred diet is decaying plant matter, earthworms feed on living plant roots and even …
If you plant seeds and they still do not germinate after waiting for weeks, chances are the seeds could just be dormant. How can you make dormant seeds germinate? To break seed dormancy, you can physically crack open the hard outer seed coat using a sharp tool, soak them in strong acids (or vinegar for …
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If you could move anywhere for your passion in gardening, where would that be? Which gardening zone is the best? We have found zone 8, 9, and 10 to be the best for gardeners for the diversity of crops and plants that can be grown due to moderate temperature and the length of the growing …
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For those who save seeds, you may have been told to wait for the fruit to turn completely ripe on the plant before picking it and harvesting its seeds. Well, that is a myth. You can harvest fruits before they look completely ripe because seeds mature before the fruit matures by color. For tomatoes, fruits …
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Air layering is probably the only way to clone a Bonsai or your favorite fruit tree that is not true to seed. But getting it done right can take some skills. Most air layering attempts fail because of improper ring barking or girdling, inappropriate temperature, wrong or insufficient growing medium, the use of a clear …
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