Treating Common Insect Problems in Houseplants
If your houseplants have been given all the food, water, and sun they need and they still seem to lack vigor, you may want to inspect them closely for insect pests. Insects and mites can appear on houseplants at any time of the year and they are not always easy to see.
Growing Tomatoes in Containers
What size container and how much soil will I need?
Link: Best Vegetable Seed Companies
This is a link to an article from Mother Earth News, my favorite magazine, and an excellent web site. It is a list of some of the very best veggie seed companies. You can send for free (usually) catalogs, or look at the on-line catalogs.
DIY Stone Effect for Plastic Garden Tubs
How can I create a stone-effect on a black plastic water-tank cheaply and easily? I don't want to have to buy too many extra materials.
If you keep orchids, sooner or later they will need repotting. In most cases, repotting is necessary, not because the orchid has outgrown its container, but because the growing medium has started to decay and restrict the flow of air to the orchid's roots.
I'm using the back portion of a broken "curb alert" chair as a trellis. My new clematis is pretty happy with it. Sink the side pieces into the soft soil, or like this, just lean it against a tree. Use the left-over seat portion of the chair to hold a potted plant or birdbath bowl.
Which way is up on zantedeschia bulbs?
Sharpening Your Lawn Mower Blades
It's easy to spot dull or damaged lawn mower blades. Instead of cutting the grass cleanly, they rip it-leaving you lawn looking brown and ragged, and even worse, more susceptible to disease.
Plan-Ahead Projects for Next Year's Garden
Winter is a great time for planning, preparing, and organizing next year's garden. Here are some plan-ahead projects for the winter months that will help you get a jump on next year's growing season.
Killing Grass in a Rock Walkway
Does rock salt kill grass in a rock walkway?
Bok Choy Plants Being Eaten by Something
I woke up this morning to find that my seedlings were eaten by a certain bug. What should I do, even though I did not see any trail of snails.
Garden: Primrose in December (Lebanon, OR)
Here is a closeup of primrose blooming in December
Store Garden Tools In Garbage Can
Rakes, hoes, shovels and other long-handled tools can be stored upright in a 30 gallon garbage can. I've tried hanging them up on the wall, but they never seem to get back to the right place.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones Have Changed
Because of climate change, our growing zone has officially changed. I am in the Washington DC area. So, check your zone and plan your planting timetable accordingly.
Ask Riding Stables For Horse Manure
Gardeners - it seems like a no-brainer, but really, you can collect great fertilizer from the manure pile at your local riding stables, even if you reside in a suburban/urban area.
Garden: Black Currant Swirl Angel Trumpet (Datura)
This plant is so pretty, but yet so toxic! All of the plant is dangerous if ingested, right down to the seed. It is Datura, also known as Angel Trumpet or Devil Trumpet
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My Frugal Life: Composting Indoors
With all new ideas, I make a point to weigh the amount my time that they will cost against the benefits. Here is just one thing that I have been trying around my house this year: I started an indoor composting worm bin, which I keep in our basement.
My Frugal Life: Recycling In the Garden
There is nothing better than something cold in the hot weather, and ice cream fills the bill for us! I frequently plant pinto beans in these wonderful containers.
I have found many ways of saving money, while still having a lovely garden to provide fresh food and flowers. I have found that plant sales at churches and garden clubs can be a good source for perennials.
Organic Solutions for Powdery Mildew
If you garden long enough, sooner or later you'll find yourself dealing with powdery mildew problems. This common fungal disease can affect virtually all types of plants. Here are some ways to tackle the problem organically.
