Garden Care Explained

One of the best ways gardeners can break down organic matter is to use composting worms to convert food scraps into nutrient-rich, pH neutral worm castings, which produce a high quality soil conditioner. A convenient container in which to do this is an old bathtub, but almost any sturdy, waterproof [...]

Who does not love avocadoes? They are high in fat, but have no cholesterol. They are high in fiber, yet low in sugar. Natural suppliers of vitamins C and K, as well as the important Folate, the avocado has many avid fans that will eat it raw in salads or simply [...]

Grafting is the act of joining two plants together. The upper part of the graft (the scion) becomes the top of the plant, the lower portion becomes the root system or part of the trunk. Although grafting usually refers to joining only two plants, it may be a combination of several. [...]

I have always wondered who ever determined what was a weed and what was a flower. There are some delightful looking weeds that grow in the garden even when we don’t want them to be there.
I guess the best explanation of what represents a weed, and what represents a flower [...]

Generally the location of your garden will be determined by many factors that cannot be changed such as the location of any buildings on the property. Aside from the obvious constraints that you will need to work with, you will also need to take other factors into consideration.
These factors will include [...]

If by chance you are using a weed killer and it accidentally gets on to your plants you should hose it off immediately. The sooner you can do this the less chance of damage affecting the condition of your plant.
Sometimes while we are spraying elsewhere a wind can carry the spray [...]

Plants are approximately 90% water and therefore it is essential that they get enough water to survive. Gardening is all about balance and that applies to the amount of water your plants need to stay healthy.
Over watering can be as harmful as not giving them enough water. The soil that the [...]

If you give your plants excess water or have poor drainage you will run the risk of water logging them
This will cause the leaves to go a yellow or brown color and they will usually drop off. When plants start getting waterlogged the leaves at the bottom of the plant will [...]

Understanding the role that soil plays in the garden is one of the best assets that you can have as a gardener. It is this knowledge that will allow you to create a healthier environment for your plants and get the maximum benefits from them.
In doing so, you will also make [...]