Category Gardening

Benefits of Microbes in the Soil

Farmers have known for many years that microbes are essential for soil and plant health. Modern research shows even more that beneficial microbes can help plants to grow. Soil microbes associated with plant roots offer many benefits, from improving the…
Should I Fertilize Seedlings

Should I Fertilize Seedlings?

Do you need to fertilize your seedlings? In short, the answer is yes. If the seeds are strong enough to germinate, the nutrients needed for healthy growth are usually not present in the soil. Problems with seedlings are often due…
Garden in Rocky Soil

How to Garden in Rocky Soil

How beautiful it is, no garden is perfect and all gardeners must work with at least one flaw in their paradise. Rocky soil is a gardening problem that often requires special attention. Soils are not only problematic because they inhibit…

How to Improve Chalky Dusty Soil

Alkaline soils are widespread in the United Kingdom and many of these soils consist of gypsum or limestones are referred to as chalk. Although it is the most productive agricultural land in the UK, it can be difficult to farm.…

Will Hydrogen Peroxide Damage Plants?

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), often associated with personal care and home cleaning, can also be used in undamaged form in diluted plant mixtures. Hydrogen peroxide has several applications in horticulture, including seed germination, for strengthening seedlings and preventing disease. Regularly mix…
Why Is Soil Porosity Important?

Why Is Soil Porosity Important?

Soil structure is one of the most important parts of growing a healthy garden. Many gardeners have been working for decades to create abundant garden land containing mineral and organic compounds. To achieve good porosity, the structure of the soil…

Aeration: Why, How & When to Aerate Your Lawn

To achieve and maintain a beautiful lawn, basic grass care techniques such as mowing the lawn, fertilizing and watering must be used properly. It is also important to ensure that nutrients enter the soil below your grass. Aeration can be…