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Summer is right around the corner but that shouldn’t stop you from spicing up your garden. Summer annuals are a great option for adding instant color without being too concern about the heat. Try the following annuals available and make your garden stand out!! Cosmos: This summer annual tolerates the drought, our poor soil & [...]
Ingredients ½ c sour cream ½ c ricotta cheese ½ c fresh herbs; a mix any of the following: chives tarragon rosemary basil thyme sage dill 1 clove garlic ½ t freshly ground black pepper Directions Mix sour cream & ricotta cheese together in a bowl. Finely mince the herbs and garlic and stir into [...]
Hydrogen Peroxide Revive your plants: As hydrogen peroxide breaks down, it releases oxygen that can help a plant’s root development, reverse root rot, and even deter pests. Mix 1 oz. hydrogen peroxide into 1 quart of water for regular watering and misting. Starting seeds: Soak seeds overnight in a solution of 1 oz. hydrogen peroxide [...]
Topdressing the lawn is the process of adding a fine layer of ‘home mixed quality soil’ to the lawn surface. Top dressing benefits the lawn as it builds up the quality of the soil over a period of time. Sandy soils will be able to retain moisture better, and so the lawn will be more [...]
Add mulch to your landscaping or garden to: Prevent loss of water from the soil by evaporation. Reduce the growth of weeds. Keep soil cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Prevent soil splashing, stops erosion. Prevent crusting of the soil surface, thus improving the absorption and movement of water into the soil. [...]
Strawberry pots are perfect for small herb gardens and succulents. Scoop potting mix into the pot until it fills the lowest openings. You can also put PVC pipe vertically in the center of the pot while adding more potting mix, this helps with distributing the water. Carefully remove a plant from its container and separate [...]
Feeding the Soil and Letting the Soil Feed the Plants does so much more than reward you with great looking plants. There’s more going on in the soil than expanding plant roots. There’s a whole world in there, teeming with life forms that contribute to one another. Synthetic fertilizers may provide a quicker fix, but [...]