“Natural pesticide?” Sounds like an oxymoron right? Check this out: There’s a talc-like powder made from the dusty remains of ancient marine plankton. It’s called Diatomaceous Earth and it’s hell for most pesky insects that terrorize our...
Studies and first-hand experiences have shown the potency of compost in bringing vitality to the garden soil and plants. And the good news is that making compost is easy and environmentally-friendly. It could be made from kitchen scraps such as banana peelings,...
It’s halfway through the summer and your garden needs to recharge. Here are some quick tips to keep your garden ship-shape before harvest. For the LAWN: Remove all the weeds. Mow lawn as needed. Redistribute lawn clipping across area. Add 1/4 inch of BOOST all...
It’s midsummer in the garden and the growing is underway. The heat is killer out there, and plants are using every ounce of energy to keep a steady pace. At the peak of growing season, plants will begin to feel the heat, the pressure and the utter exhaustion...
A surprising number of gardeners we talk with still aren’t using the right mulch. More surprisingly, some gardeners still aren’t using a mulch at all. So, what’s the value of mulch? A quality mulch is like a carpet of love that shields your soil and plant roots from...
As a community, the rule for our collective green thumb is simple: take the stuff that was once alive so we can then transform it into rich, nourishing compost. In a recent article highlighting compost initiatives in the Reno area, Cody Witt, the Strategic Everything...
Accurately watering your plants can be challenging without proper knowledge of soil, climate and other planting factors. As a general rule, too much watering can lead to suffocation of the roots, while too little watering can deplete soil of essential hydration. So...
Written by: Angela Thomas, NY City Pest Control Soil Degradation and Erosion Soil degradation has become a major concern among many farmers. Degradation can be defined as soil that has been contaminated by: Salinization: the accumulation of soluble salts, causing...
After weeks of nursing your seeds to seedlings, there are bound to be a few seeds that didn’t make it. That’s ok! While the loss may be a “kick in the plants,” buying plants from a nursery is a completely reasonable method to get your garden off to a good start this...
It’s no secret, spending time with friends is good for you! But did you know that plants have friends too? Placing compatible plants next to each other allows them to benefit the company. This strategy, known as companion planting, helps deter pests, increase the...
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