Beneficial insect is a broad term used to refer to any type of critter in your garden that pollinates flowers and/or eats other critters that harm garden plants. Included among beneficials are spiders, crustaceans (pillbugs, milipides and sowbugs) and opiliones. It’s important to recognize beneficial insects and spiders in their various life stages, as eggs, […]
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Plants need nutrients to grow, but understanding how much and which type of fertilizer to use can be overwhelming. There are various types of fertilizer available for sale with descriptions like “complete,” “organic,” or “all-purpose,” as well as soil amendments like compost and composted manure. Do you Need to Use Fertilizer in your Garden? Grasscycle […]
Finish reading: FertilizersSaving water doesn’t necessarily call for immediate and drastic action. So before you pull out your lawn or install a rock garden, consider these simple techniques that can help you start saving water immediately. Cheap and Easy Ways to Save Water in the Landscape Grasscycle your Lawn Leaving grass clippings on the lawn when mowing […]
Finish reading: Water Saving TipsEco Gardening Learn how to garden while lessening your impact on the planet. Find out how to make compost and use it to mulch plants to save water. Read other tips on saving water. Learn about pesticides and fertilizers and how to use them correctly. Discover secrets to help make your garden a place where […]
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Eco Gardening
Learn how to garden while lessening your impact on the planet. Find out how to make compost and use it to mulch plants to save water. Read other tips on saving water. Learn about pesticides and fertilizers and how to use them correctly. Discover secrets to help make your garden a place where beneficial insects want to live.
Edible Gardening
You can’t beat the taste of homegrown fruits, vegetables, herbs and nuts. Plus, there are so many varieties of produce that can’t be found in any store. Use this page to learn more about how to grow your own food.
Landscape Gardening
Ornamental plants add value to a landscape and help make a house a home. These articles focus on natural/organic lawn care, how to plant and care for shrubs, trees, flowers and succulent plants.
Plant Problems
Plant problems are sometimes difficult to diagnose. Plants may be bothered by pests and diseases, however, some plant problems have other causes. If your plant problem leaves you stumped, you may need to take a sample to your local nursery or garden center or local Master Gardener office.
Indoor Gardening
You can’t beat the taste of homegrown fruits, vegetables, herbs and nuts. Plus, there are so many varieties of produce that can’t be found in any store. Use this page to learn more about how to grow your own food.
Eco Gardening is a way to lessen your impact on the environment while gardening. Topics covered include composting, mulching, saving water, pesticides, fertilizers and beneficial insects and pollinators. Compost Composting is a great way to recycle nutrients from your kitchen and yard into something useful. It also helps decrease the amount of waste added to […]
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Soil preparation is the foundation of your garden and is absolutely teeming with life. Soil isn’t just dirt! What is Soil? Soil is made up of a combination of particles, insects, air and decomposing organic materials. It’s full of microscopic life-one teaspoon contains over one billion bacteria! It also has large numbers of fungi, protozoa and […]
Finish reading: Soil PreparationIn order to produce food, plants need a regular supply of deep water. The amount and frequency of water depends upon which types of plants you have and whether they are new or already established. During a drought, your county may enact laws that dictate how often you can water or if you can water […]
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The festive blossoms of amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.) make a great addition to any holiday décor. Flower color can be red, white, peach, pink or combinations of these colors. The flowers are 8-10 inches wide on stems over a foot tall, and blooms may last for several weeks! How to Care for a Blooming Amaryllis Plant […]
Finish reading: Amaryllis, the Bulb that Blooms for many Moons!Plant ProfileGardening in sandy soil can be a challenge for gardeners, especially those who want to save water. As I mentioned in “What’s My Soil Type,” water moves freely through sandy soil. This also means it moves freely past plant root zones! When this happens, soil dries out more frequently and plants wilt and/or die if not […]
Finish reading: Gardening in Sandy SoilWhat starts off resembling an innocuous weed can quickly become an unwanted, low-growing ground cover. Summer rain + warm weather =very happy spurge plants! In a matter of a few weeks, this weed can easily take over your garden. Spurge is a summer annual, but in warm climates it can sprout as early as February […]
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Poinsettia care is easy! This lovely holiday plant is a joy to have around the house and comes in so… Read more…
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I had my first aloe experience many years ago when I spent the night at a friend's house. The next… Read more…
It's time for fall gardening! Fall doesn't officially start this year until September 22nd, but late summer is a great… Read more…
Houseplant Profile: Schefflera
Schefflera houseplant artwork by Alexandra Brodt. Schefflera are tree-like houseplants with green or variegated green and off-white leaves. This cheerful… Read more…
Venus flytrap. (photo: Holly Guenther) There are more than 600 types of carnivorous plants, but most infamous of all is… Read more…
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