Posted by G. Thumb | Posted in General Garden | Posted on 05-06-2009
strong>How To Make A Garden Trellis
Any tips on container gardening?
I'm new to gardening, because I have a small garden that I decided that I do Container gardening. Container gardening will be organic. I was wondering what size pots needed for the plants I wanted to grow. So far I have 2 strawberry plants and Iceberg lettuce, broccoli, and 2 different types of tomato seedling growth. Here is the list of plants that would grow: blueberries, carrots, cucumbers (preserved in vinegar to make pickles) celery, peppers, grapes, melons, corn, cauliflower, some others too (but I really can not think of them right now). What are the sizes of pots that I need for each plant and what size of a trellis or stakes to hold plants will I need?
Using larger pots can afford. Do not use any pots of less than 12 "in diameter. And to plan water water water. Container gardens need watering on a more frequent than in the gardens of earth because of the outside surface of the pots is all due to evaporation. You can grow produce lovely in containers, just too keep watering. And use a regular fertilizer program. Also beginning any type of container grown vegetables with a good layer of compost and then a thick mulch to fertilize and try to maintain a moisture barrier on the floor at the same time.
Posted by G. Thumb | Posted in General Garden | Posted on 04-05-2009
strong>How To Grow A Garden
I'm in Pasadena, California … How should my garden grow?
I'm so excited … I finally have a house where you can plant a garden flowers. I do not know what I can plant this time of year than usual die on me. I have a space on the west side of my house that is about 30×50, I think of use of the SE corner of it. The soil is easily broken and seems to be waiting for my garden. Any kind of special soil that must be mixed before planting? Some of my Favorites are the thoughts, snapdragons, lavender and jasmine night. I love watching my butterflies and dragonflys … What do they like? Any idea would be appreciated.
ANY trumpet-shaped flowers attract a butterfly and red attract hummingbirds. Pete Moss Mix maintained with loose soil and retain water. Also MOTHS attract night jasmine —— And some are pretty.
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Posted by G. Thumb | Posted in General Garden | Posted on 25-03-2009
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Posted by G. Thumb | Posted in General Garden | Posted on 31-01-2009
strong>Lawn And Garden Sprinkler System
What happened to my flow?
I recently did a plumbing (~ 2 weeks) and now have a very low flow to my sprinklers. Some of the even heads pop up. I just noticed the problem now, as we had a lot of rain last month and not run the sprinklers at all. We have decent pressure when running a faucet or garden hose, but when the sprinklers are in it is little more than a trickle. The use of flow to the drop with sprinklers, but nothing like this. Could this be an air bubble trapped in the system? Any suggestions for troubleshooting this? TIA
If the pipe was made copper tubing may solder used to obstruct the line too. It is also possible underground sprinkler line broke.
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Watering Systems for Lawn & Garden: A Do-It-Yourself Guide
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Posted by G. Thumb | Posted in General Garden | Posted on 01-01-2009
strong>Lawn And Garden Tools
soda bottle to spray?
Hello everyone, Where can I find an installation of garden hose that fits a bottle of soda, Jerry Baker type used to spray their home recipes for gadens and lawns. if you know Baker, Jerry, you know what I mean !!!!!!!!!!! is a convenient tool to have!
local hardware, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, etc will have what your looking for in the garden section,
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The ABCs of Pruning DVD
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