Beginning a Garden Articles

• Effect of Seed Kernel Size on Corn Yield

  The difference in the size and shape of corn seeds depends on the position of…

  Last Updated: Nov 9, 2010 | Views: 2677

• Coated Seed Planting Methods

  Whether started indoors before it is safe to plant outdoors or planted straight into the…

  Last Updated: Oct 1, 2010 | Views: 2925

• Importance of Seeds Sprouting

  A dried, viable seed houses endosperm and the fertile embryo of a plant. Visual inspection…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 3127

• What Is Till Planting?

  Traditional farmers have tilled the soil for centuries. The word "agriculture" actually comes from the…

  Last Updated: Sep 12, 2010 | Views: 2971

• Bearing Size of Fruit Trees

  Size is not the only thing that determines whether a fruit tree will bear fruit.…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 2517

• How to Grow Grass From Bird Seed

  If you've owned an outdoor bird seed feeder, you've endured the patch of grass that…

  Last Updated: Aug 12, 2010 | Views: 3289

• Steps to Growing Flowers in Your Garden

  Flowers attract hummingbirds, bees and butterflies to your property and provide vibrant colors and sweet…

  Last Updated: Aug 11, 2010 | Views: 2491

• Potting Soil Vs. Topsoil for Annuals

  Regardless of your location across North America, annual flowers often grow easily from seeds or…

  Last Updated: Aug 10, 2010 | Views: 3104

• Flower Bulb Bloom Time

  Bulbs are essential in the landscape since they are the first plants to bloom in…

  Last Updated: Aug 4, 2010 | Views: 3213

• Resin Flower Pots Vs. Concrete

  Flower pots, also known as planters and containers, add interest to a garden landscape. Adding…

  Last Updated: Aug 3, 2010 | Views: 3416

• What Is the Ratio of Peat Moss & Top Soil for a Flower Bed?

  Spread a 1-inch layer of peat moss over the top of the soil for a…

  Last Updated: Aug 3, 2010 | Views: 3151

• Where to Purchase Agricultural Seeds

  Agricultural seeds, those seeds identified as field and lawn seeds, are sold for planting purposes…

  Last Updated: Aug 2, 2010 | Views: 1669

• The Difference in Perlite and Vermiculite

  Perlite and vermiculite are similar in many respects for gardeners. Gardeners use both to aerate…

  Last Updated: Aug 2, 2010 | Views: 3319

• How to Plant Vegetable Garden Crops

  Planting a garden can save you hundreds of dollars in grocery bills over the course…

  Last Updated: Aug 2, 2010 | Views: 1343

• Companion Planting With Collards

  A long-known strategy to maximize the growth of your vegetable garden is called companion planting.…

  Last Updated: Aug 1, 2010 | Views: 2917

• Proper Planting or Bed Preparation for Outside Plants

  Beautiful perennial borders and productive vegetable plots need more than sunshine, water and the right…

  Last Updated: Aug 1, 2010 | Views: 1602

• How to Garden With Planting Zones

  The USDA has split the United States into hardiness zones for planting. These zones indicate…

  Last Updated: Jul 31, 2010 | Views: 1702

• Vegetable Garden Freeze Warnings in Spring

  Plants absorb warmth from the sun throughout the day. Come dark, that heat slowly wanes.…

  Last Updated: Jul 30, 2010 | Views: 2558

• Vegetable Planting in May

  Depending on your neck of the woods, May is either the beginning of the spring…

  Last Updated: Jul 29, 2010 | Views: 1434

• Fertilizer for Clay Soil

  The tiny particles found in clay soil hold water well, but they provide little oxygen…

  Last Updated: Jul 28, 2010 | Views: 3008