Spring is late to arrive where I live, so it is easy to lose track of the work that needs to be done to my fruit trees, since it still feels like winter; however, this time of year means pruning, fertilizing, watering and getting everything ready to ensure you have an optimal batch of fruit.
1) Prune – If you haven’t already, prune your fruit trees. This is the best way to make sure your tree grows and provides a large amount of healthy fruit. You can do the pruning yourself; don’t be afraid of taking off too much, as
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How to Grow Sweet Peas
by Anna P. February 27th, 2013 | Flowers
The sweet pea flower is an aromatic beauty. These eye catching plants feature small clustered flowers that grow in big bunches. These flowers are the perfect thing to grow outside in your garden. Also try them inside in a small pot to keep in your home full of natural fragrance. Read on to find out how to grow these plants.
1- Find a Spot to Start the Garden
Sweet pea plants need moist soil that drains well. Find a spot in the sun that allows the plants to thrive. In most climate zones, you should start the planting process in late
1- Find a Spot to Start the Garden
Sweet pea plants need moist soil that drains well. Find a spot in the sun that allows the plants to thrive. In most climate zones, you should start the planting process in late
Growing Apricots
by T Akery February 26th, 2013 | Fruits
Apricots are a fruit more often found dried than fresh. With its high vitamins A and C content, it is a nutritious fruit to add to your diet. This is why it is a little surprising that more home gardeners don't have this fruit among their citrus trees. They require about the same care, and they have many of the same requirements.
The ideal growing zones are between 4 and 9. There are some varieties that are frost resistant enough to handle zone 3, such as the Westcott variety. If you don't have the room or the ideal growing conditions,
The ideal growing zones are between 4 and 9. There are some varieties that are frost resistant enough to handle zone 3, such as the Westcott variety. If you don't have the room or the ideal growing conditions,
Sedum
by T Akery February 12th, 2013 | Flowers
Sedum is a fall flower that is a favorite of hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. They bloom well into the fall season and will last into winter. The advantage of having this in the garden is that bees and butterflies will have some food during the winter months before the frosts set in. The plant thrives in zones three to ten, but they can be grown in pots for those outside of the zones.
Flowers can be started from seeds about six weeks before the first frost. Treat the seeds as you would most seedlings. Then you can transplant them outside.
Flowers can be started from seeds about six weeks before the first frost. Treat the seeds as you would most seedlings. Then you can transplant them outside.
Preparing Soil for Organic Gardening
by Kimberly Hays February 8th, 2013 | Organic Gardening
It is time to start thinking about our gardens, and the first step in having good, organic soil is to start preparing it well in advance of planting. Many areas of the country are starting to see the weather let up from winter, or it is just around the corner for the rest of us with spring quickly approaching. None of the preparation is difficult, but some steps can require a time before planting. Let's get started now.
The first step in preparing soil is to aerate it to get the proper amount of oxygen so the nutrients will flourish.
The first step in preparing soil is to aerate it to get the proper amount of oxygen so the nutrients will flourish.