James Craig 
Aphids, sap-sucking insects that feed on sap from plants, can quickly damage and stunt them. Furthermore, they inject toxins that cause curling leaves and overall discoloration to spread throughout their host plants. An intense blast of water from your garden hose can quickly dislodge aphids from plants, dislodging their eggs as well. Be sure to …
Cold frames provide extra warmth for plants, as well as frost protection, making this garden structure suitable for low-growing cool-season plants and seedlings. Building a cold frame from recycled materials such as old windows and shower doors can be done yourself; there are various DIY plans for building such structures available online, from straightforward projects …
Light is a form of electromagnetic energy that moves as waves. Visible light has wavelengths between 390-700 nanometers that appear as different colors when separated with a prism. Plants respond to different spectrums of light by secreting growth hormones that direct them toward particular directions of growth, making them phototropic and having an impactful influence …
Crab apples provide year-round color with their vibrant foliage and fruits. They are small to medium-sized trees with attractive, densely-branched crowns and rugged, often rough bark. Resilient plants like these make excellent additions to modern gardens, flourishing even in colder climates while adding spring color and providing fall color throughout the season. Plus, with beautiful …
Kevin Ford moved back to his hometown three years ago and started a small-scale farm, however now they find his greenhouses empty and barren, along with fruit trees he planted being stripped down to their roots. Grasshoppers aren’t picky eaters; they devour almost all plants they come across – whether domestic or wild – though …
Hydroponics’ advantage over soil lies in its direct delivery of nutrients directly to plant roots with little loss to evaporation; this conserves water while decreasing irrigation requirements. Roots can focus their energy on photosynthesis and growth without expending extra energy searching for nutrients in the soil, leading to faster and healthier crop development. Water Water …
Garlic can become rancid quickly when exposed to heat or light, so the optimal way to store it is in a cool location with adequate ventilation – Bonneau advises keeping it in a pantry or cupboard but you may also use baskets, mesh bags or open containers. She advises against refrigerating whole heads of garlic …
Miracle-Gro is an award-winning garden fertilizer, ideal for helping plants to flourish outdoors in outdoor settings such as flowers, vegetables, trees and shrubs – guaranteed not to cause burning when used according to instructions. MG is not an organic product; rather it replaces soil microorganisms with water soluble synthetic nitrogen rich in salt content. Urea …
Cacti frequently produce offshoots (known as pups) which can easily be propagated to form new plants. To do this, begin by choosing a healthy cactus plant without overcrowding and sterilizing both knife and gloves before cutting a stem off of its mother plant. This method may take more time and patience, but usually produces excellent …
Elevated garden beds warm quickly in spring, enabling earlier planting. Plus, you have complete control over their soil makeup, reduce weeding needs and can assist those who struggle with bending and stooping. Edge your beds using materials such as wood, rocks or bricks without incurring additional charges; avoid painted or pressure treated wood as this …
