To carry out a soil test you will need to purchase a soil-testing kit. Always read the instructions, as kits may vary, and do not be tempted to purchase an unnecessarily elaborate kit for a costly electronic device. Divide the garden into small, logical areas, such as front garden, back garden, right side, left side, and from each area take small samples 6 in (13 cm) deep, 6ft (2m) apart, in a diagonal line from corner to corner. Read the rest of this entry »
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Follow these expert tips to harvest gourmet greens this season: A salad garden is simple and satisfying to grow, whether you have a large area or just a few containers. I like to grow both mixed baby lettuces and full heads of lettuce. All lettuce grows best in cool weather, from spring through early summer, and in early fall in most places. Here’s how to grow your own gourmet-quality greens. Read the rest of this entry »
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A good gardener knows always recognize pests and insects. Today we present this curious insect that feeds on pollen and seems to flit like a small hummingbird. His name and ‘Sphinx Colibri (macroglossum stellatarum) and it is an insect pollinator that spring is around flowering shrubs from which it draws its nourishment through its long proboscis. Read the rest of this entry »