Although many gardeners put off pruning and shaping of their fruit trees this can effect the overall health of your tree and the fruit that you hope to harvest.
Training of your fruit trees should start the day that they are transplanted and continue until the point that they need to be replaced many years down the road. If you do not train your trees early on you may find that you will need to …
The Japanese beetle has been a problem in gardens since the early 1900’s when it first entered the USA through New Jersey. Since that time it has found very few natural enemys which has allowed it to grow freely in the eastern united states .. those states east of the Mississippi River.. however western states like Arkansas and Iowa have seen populations causing problems.
Both the Grubs or larval stage and Adults are a pest …
Care for a garden tiller is about the same as for a gasoline operated lawn mower.
Your manual should provide you specific instructions for maintenance but the following should apply.
Clean the mud off your tiller after every use.
Always inspect the tiller tines before you operate the tiller for looseness or damage.
If you strike a rock or object with your tiller you should inspect the tines for damage.
Store the tiller in a dry warm place like …
There are many options for the home gardener when it comes to watering your vegetable garden. If you visit your local home center you are likely to find dozens of hoses and attachments.. some that you may have seen before but many that you have never used.
The way you deliver water will depend on the plants you are growing. Some vegetables like lettuce like a light rainfall of water while squash plants benefit by …
The best way to control weeds in your garden is without chemicals. This is especially true in vegetable gardens where you want to minimize the use of pesticides and rarely if ever use herbicides.
The use of herbicides can actually cause serious harm to your soil and you could ingest it but if you are wondering why your tomatoes are not growing and you use roundup anywhere near your beds that could be the problem …
Starting all of your plants from seed may be nice if you have a heated green house and can follow all of the steps to get good starter plants but for most of us there are at least some plants that take too long to get going in the spring. This is why starter plants are great for all gardeners.
Professional farms located in the south west or maybe locally to you can provide you …
Unfortunately many communities are hit by wild fires and your location in the United States really does not matter all areas are effected to some degree.
Trying to protect your home from wild fires may not work in every situation but if you take steps before you are effected you may find that your home survives. We have all seen pictures where a few homes on a street survive without damage while the rest of …
There are a number of different vegetables that are available from seed companies in Heirloom variety. For most of us we just want a plant that will grow well, taste good and not need a lot of work. If you are one of these people then heirloom variety plants may not be your best bet however if you crave the taste of tomatoes of your youth or those great cucumbers that your grandpa useto …
Types of Garden Tillers
There are three different types of medium sized garden tillers and the differences are where the tilling tines are located.
Front and Mid Tine garden tillers normally have the shallowest depths while the mid or center tine tillers tend to be easier to handle.
Rear Tine garden tillers have the deepest reach into the soil but they are also difficult to handle and require more strength.
Gasoline or Electric Garden Tillers
Electric tillers that are …
Your lawn is really just a jungle for a variety of different pests and when they get hungry they can cause your grass problems and if they get real hungry they may start coming inside your home.
Preventing pests is easier then curing an infestation. Unfortunately because of the vast number of pests in your garden and the ones that go untreated in your neighbors yard the best you can hope for is a manageable …