Summertime and watering Too much of a good thing can lead to fungus. During the summer months, we notice that the number of gardeners who call us concerned that their plants have fungus increases significantly. One of the first things we ask is, "What time are you watering your plants and how frequently are you watering?" We also ask if it has been unusually rainy or humid. Fungi need water to grow. It is a big problem during the summer months because people tend to overcompensate for the heat by over watering their plants. The longer your plants stay wet, the more invit...

The Aqua Globe is a hand blown glass ornament that will water your plants for you. It is nothing more than a colored glass bulb which is attached to an elongated stem. Here is what you do. Fill the bulb with water and then jam the stem into the soil of the plant that you want to be watered. The globe will release the water as the plant needs it by the dripful. Don't worry about over- or under-watering. You plants will stay perfectly watered for as long as two weeks, and the amazing thing is that you will not have to lift a finger! Large or small houseplants, patio plants, hanging plants and ev...

Most gardeners know when their garden needs watering and are well aware of the effects of under watering their plants. Too few gardeners are aware of the dangers of over watering, however. Over watering is even worse and more damaging. The biggest reason for the death of a house plant is because it has been over watered. Depending on the type of plant, the time of year, the temperature, your climate, the signs of an over watered plant are generally universal. The most common symptoms are defoliation where the lower leaves on the plant turn yellow and fall, wilting or drooping, spotted fol...

Proper watering for proper growth Gardening is one of the various hobbies that people enjoy doing. Since gardening has become a very popular hobby, gardening products make good sales in the market. These days gardening tools are being made available online. One can order from catalogues and they are delivered at home. Gardening products cover a very wide range of items from seeds to heavy duty equipment. Some basic gardening products every gardener should have are spade, rake, hoe, shovel, and digging tools etc. Watering tools such as water hose and sprinklers also form an essential part ...

1. Water – Over watering and under watering are both bad for your plants. Over watering creates plants with shallow root systems. Without deep root systems your plants will suffer (or die) if they aren’t watered daily. Encourage your plants to develop deep roots so they can take in more water. Under watering dehydrates your plants. This creates stress and can lead to weakened and susceptible plants. Mulching can help with both of these problems. I like to mulch each spring – I use pea straw – once I have planted seedlings into my veggie plot. Water your plants deeply about once a week, depe...

When we think of our vegetable garden in the Fall we usually think of harvesting it. Surprisingly though, there are a few edibles planted now that will be ready to eat in only a few weeks. They thrive in the cooler temperatures happening around now. Spinach can be planted in rows or just broadcast the seed which takes less work. It does well in cool soil, so it's a great fall-planting option. If you are working in an established bed, you don't need to till the soil. Actually, it is probably best not to till the soil before planting because it can bring up weeds growing under the soil. ...

Using plants indoors has always been a choice for many people. And artificial plants make it easy for people to give the atmosphere a very different look. There are many reasons why you can use artificial plants, as compared to fresh plants. There are many advantages and the use is very easy as well. A good variety of artificial plants is available in the market today. Most of these plants are designed based on some influence from fresh plants. They give them a more natural look, and also make them more attractive. When you pick artificial plants, there will be no restrictions to the size...

The more you understand about any topic, the more interesting it becomes. As you read this section you'll find that the issue of home farming is certainly no exclusion. Gardening with bulbs has many advantages for the gardener. For one thing, most bulb plants are inexpensive, and bulbs are resilient out of the ground and enduring in the ground. Shopping for the right bulbs is also painless; minimally choosing stable, healthy looking bulbs, and avoiding those that are cracked, dry or velvety is a good way to wish the best bulbs for your plot. There are so many types of bulbs, ...

Practicing indoor vegetable gardening is simple, if you know the basics. Here are the four conditions you need to keep in mind if you want to start indoor vegetable gardening: 1) Light Light is an essential aspect of successful indoor vegetable gardening. The first thing you need to ask yourself is this: How much natural light do your home interiors receive? If you have solarium, you might have to provide additional lighting. Otherwise, you'll have to select plants that thrive in low or minimal lighting. Also, how much light do each of your vegetable plants need to thrive? Knowing ...

Gardeners are a resourceful group. No matter in what sort of growing conditions they work, they endeavor to make it succeed. If you live in an apartment, you have only a small amount of space to devote to gardening, whereas a large nursery has much room set aside indoors for the purpose of growing plants. No matter the space available for your plant growing pursuits, all plants have three requirements for their growth: proper growing medium, water, and light. If you garden even for a portion of the year indoors, then having the proper lighting is crucial to your plant growing endeavors. ...