Organic mulch is a great way to keep your garden hassle free and give it what it needs at the same time. Using organic mulch in your garden is not a hard or outlandish thing to do, even gardeners who do not practice organic gardening use different types of organic mulch in their gardens. Here ...
A much sought-after service is that of garden maintenance. This is a vastly under-worked programme with plenty of potential for the budding gardener-cum-entrepreneur. The business can be run part or full time, can be based from home and, for a modest monthly ‘retainer’, is very definitely ongoing. Is there a ready market for this type ...
Gypsum is a wonderful multi-purpose garden applicant that is inexpensive, available through most nurseries, and is easy to apply to a garden. This mineral does not just benefit poor soil, it also benefits flowers and especially vegetable gardens. Gypsum is also called hydrated calcium sulfate, so it contains two elements vital to plant growth: calcium ...
If you love animals and have some space, try keeping a pair of geese for pets. After having a large flock of geese I had resolved to keep only two since we no longer bred them for sale, but were keen to keep some on hand for protection. You’re probably wondering how a goose can ...
For people who love fresh fruits and vegetables, but lack the space to plant them, creating a hanging garden offers a unique and efficient way to enjoy the benefits of homegrown fruits and vegetables without compromising space or quality. Hanging planters, long used for ferns and flowers, are now a viable way to grow healthy, ...
In order to encourage new growth, ensure overall plant health, keep flower beds looking neat, and allow for bigger and brighter blooms proper deadheading is essential for annual and perennial plants. Many novice gardeners make the mistake of planting their garden and then leaving it to grow at will, but deadheading is a chore that ...
