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Friday, February 23, 2007
Get Ready For Spring Vegetables!
Now is the time to start getting your vegetable garden ready for spring planting. Whether you have an existing garden or planning to start a new one. It's time to prepare for warm season crop.
Begin by clearing out your garden area by removing declining winter Vegetables, Weeds, and Grass. Turn the ground over by digging using a Shovel.
Use a Garden Rake to clean out beds of debris and level the ground for proper grading. The sooner this is done, the less weed's your garden will have. Some weeds can come back so wait 10-Day's before planting. Weeds that pop-up can be treated with a weed killer.
Mix in the ground organic material so the plants will receive the proper nutrients needed to be healthy. Use Cow Manure, Compost, or Organic Peat.
I recommend to Mix 1-Part Cow Manure or Organic Peat to 2-Part Top Soil.
Depending on the size of your garden will determine how much you need.
Use at least 25 Pounds Per 100 Square Feet.
Apply Fertilizer for healthy growing plants. You can mix it in the soil with the Organic Material used. A Fertilizer with the numbers 5-10-10 can be put down. Check the label on the bag's or boxes and make sure it's for "Vegetable Gardens". Read the label to know how much to apply.
As a General Rule, 2.5 PDS. ( pounds) of Fertilizer Per 100-Square Feet.
Vegetable Planting Tip's.
Vegetables such as onions, lettuce, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Beets, and Spinach need to be planted Early because they love cooler weather. After a chance of a Frost or Freeze has passed, then plant Tomatoes, Beans, Peppers, Corn, Squash, Eggplant, and Cucumbers.
Vegetable Gardens can be grown from Seeds or by using "Starter Plants". Both can be found at your local Garden Center or Nursery.
By using "Starter Plants", your garden will establish quicker.
Using Seeds.
Vegetable Seeds are usually sold in packets which should have a Picture and Information about the vegetable. Always check the Expiration Date to make sure they are New and Not Old ones left on the shelf collecting dust. Seed companies should replace them when the new season starts.
With proper preparation and Good quality plants and care, You should have healthy vegetables for everyone to enjoy!
Begin by clearing out your garden area by removing declining winter Vegetables, Weeds, and Grass. Turn the ground over by digging using a Shovel.
Use a Garden Rake to clean out beds of debris and level the ground for proper grading. The sooner this is done, the less weed's your garden will have. Some weeds can come back so wait 10-Day's before planting. Weeds that pop-up can be treated with a weed killer.
Mix in the ground organic material so the plants will receive the proper nutrients needed to be healthy. Use Cow Manure, Compost, or Organic Peat.
I recommend to Mix 1-Part Cow Manure or Organic Peat to 2-Part Top Soil.
Depending on the size of your garden will determine how much you need.
Use at least 25 Pounds Per 100 Square Feet.
Apply Fertilizer for healthy growing plants. You can mix it in the soil with the Organic Material used. A Fertilizer with the numbers 5-10-10 can be put down. Check the label on the bag's or boxes and make sure it's for "Vegetable Gardens". Read the label to know how much to apply.
As a General Rule, 2.5 PDS. ( pounds) of Fertilizer Per 100-Square Feet.
Vegetable Planting Tip's.
Vegetables such as onions, lettuce, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Beets, and Spinach need to be planted Early because they love cooler weather. After a chance of a Frost or Freeze has passed, then plant Tomatoes, Beans, Peppers, Corn, Squash, Eggplant, and Cucumbers.
Vegetable Gardens can be grown from Seeds or by using "Starter Plants". Both can be found at your local Garden Center or Nursery.
By using "Starter Plants", your garden will establish quicker.
Using Seeds.
Vegetable Seeds are usually sold in packets which should have a Picture and Information about the vegetable. Always check the Expiration Date to make sure they are New and Not Old ones left on the shelf collecting dust. Seed companies should replace them when the new season starts.
With proper preparation and Good quality plants and care, You should have healthy vegetables for everyone to enjoy!
Friday, February 16, 2007
Southern Regions Freeze Warnning!
Many of the southern Regions throughout the country will be experiencing freezing temperatures this week. I recommend protecting your tender plants and shrubs to avoid any cold damage from occurring.
Here are some gardening tips and idea's that can help in keeping your plants and shrubs healthy thru the cold weather.
Here are some gardening tips and idea's that can help in keeping your plants and shrubs healthy thru the cold weather.
Cold Protection For Plants and Shrubs
The first step homeowners can take in helping plants from winter weather, starts at the beginning when designing your landscape.When selecting planting sites, remember temperature changes differ from one area to another. Tender plants should be planted in areas where there is good air drainaige , and not in low spots where cold air settles. Protect plants by arranging them with cold hardy shrubs, using them as a barrier. Placing tender plants and shrubs where fences or buildings can protect them from wind, is a great step towards saving them during the winter month's.
If the soil drains poorly then over a period of time plants or shrubs will develop weak shallow roots, which will make them more susceptible to cold damage. If the soil has not been overwatered, then it is recommended to water before a freeze. The ground will absorb more solar radiation and will radiate heat at night. Applying mulch around the roots will also help protect by reducing heat loss.
Plants and shrubs that are fertilized with the correct balance of nutrients will tolerate cold , and recover quicker. Late fertilization can cause new growth which is very susceptible to cold injury. Also prunning shrubs too late will result in a flush of new growth, which will hurt them when cold weather arrives.
Plant and Shub Protection
Covering plants and shrubs that are not cold hardy, is the best way to protect them when a freeze is predicted to happen. Use cloth, sheets, quilts, burlap, or covering you can get from local nurseries made specifically for plants.
Do not use plastic for it will cause water droplets from condensation to appear on the leaves, which will result in burning them. Covers that extend to the ground can lessen cold damage by reducing heat loss. Even though it's hard to do try to keep the cover from coming in contact with the foilage, this can cause the leaves to turn brown. The leaves will fall off naturaly , and new growth should appear when the temperature warms up. If you want to go ahead and remove them by hand. When the freeze has ended with temperatures returning to normal and the sun shines again, remove covers for plants need air and light as soon as possible.
Plants in containers or pots can be brought inside the house or in the garage. If they must be left outdoors, then push them together to reduce heat loss. Remember when temperatures warm up seperate them as soon as possible, because the leaves can be damaged if left crowded together for a long time.
After removing protective covering check plants, and shrubs for their watering needs. The ground or soil in containers may still be frozen, so water the soil to thaw it out. This helps them receive water as quick as possible. Pruning should be delayed until winter is over. When spring arrives new growth should start, and then you will know if the plant or shrub has survived the winter. You can see which woody stems or branches are alive or dead, by scraping off the bark with your fingernail. Look for green tissue and prune back dead stems to the point where the green begins, even if it means cutting them down to the base of the plant or shrub. You will know within 30 days if they will survive.
I know it is hard to keep all plants and shrubs from having some cold damage, but with proper protection one can reduce problems from happening. Proper care can keep them from dying, thus avoiding replacing them in the spring. Saving you from spending money in the long run.
Friday, February 9, 2007
Roses as Gifts!
Roses are a perfect choice as a gift because they go with any occasion or special moment such as Anniversaries, Birthdays, a House Warming or Graduations, and of course, using roses as gifts is especially common during Valentine’s Day.
The best part about roses is that they are perfect to express almost anything that you want to say without you having to say a single word.
If you want to be creative, you may want to know how you can put them together in different ways that can be different and original. Here is a nice list of the different ways that roses can be turned into gifts that will always be remembered.
The best part about roses is that they are perfect to express almost anything that you want to say without you having to say a single word.
If you want to be creative, you may want to know how you can put them together in different ways that can be different and original. Here is a nice list of the different ways that roses can be turned into gifts that will always be remembered.
Bouquets:
This is the most commonly used method of giving roses as a gift. Rose bouquets look great in any color when they are mixed with Spanish moss and an occasional green leaf plant. It is an attractive and simple gift that goes with any occasion.
Potpourri:
Potpourri is a lovely and simple way to get all of the great joys out of a rose, without having to do all of the up keep that goes along with giving fresh roses. Turning roses into potpourri is a simple and rewarding process that gives off a delicious fragrance that lasts for weeks.
All you have to do is follow the air dry technique that is listed in this manual. Once the roses are dried, simply take the blooms and separate them. You can put the shreds in a nice porcelain container, or a sealed piece of hosiery.
Dried Bouquets:
Dried rose bouquets are beautiful and last as long as you want them to. All you have to do for this is to follow the sanding method for drying your roses, and plant them in a makeshift pot. You can mix your roses with dried green, fresh or fake moss and any other dried flower that you would like to use in your arrangement.
It is an economical and fragrant gift to give anyone. You can also ask your local garden center professional which types of clear sprays you can use to give your flowers a glossy look.
Candied Roses:
You do not necessarily have to use completely fresh or dried roses alone in making up the perfect gift. You can mix real roses with candied or chocolate roses to add to the originality of your gift. It is a delicious way to let someone know that you care about them.
Okay, this sounds great but, You may be too busy or may not have the time to put into it.
So then my advise is to purchase an already put- together, fresh bouquet of roses from your local florist or grocery store.Or you could just call or go Online and have your roses delivered...
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Saturday, February 3, 2007
It's Starting to Feel Like Spring!
In the Lower Southern Regions such as Florida, South Georgia, South Texas, and Parts of California, it feels like spring is just around the corner.
Now is a good time to begin planning your garden and landscape for springtime
planting. Annuals, and perennial, guide plus tree and shrub Installation Tip's.
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Now is a good time to begin planning your garden and landscape for springtime
planting. Annuals, and perennial, guide plus tree and shrub Installation Tip's.
Click here to Read More>
Saturday, January 6, 2007
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You'll Turn Your Yard into a Beautiful Garden with Annuals, Perennials, Vegetables, Trees and Shrubs Using Professional Gardening Tip's and Techniques!
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