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• Ringer Lawn Treatment

  Ringer Lawn Restore, sometimes called lawn treatment, is an organic fertilizer in the form of…

  Last Updated: Apr 25, 2011 | Views: 2763

• Oil Palm Sludge as a Source of Soil Fertility

  Oil palms are grown in Malaysia and Indonesia primarily. The fruit from an oil palm…

  Last Updated: Feb 3, 2011 | Views: 4010

• Burdock Tea for Garden Use

  Burdock root (Arctium lappa), a member of the daisy family, is thought by traditional healers…

  Last Updated: Nov 18, 2010 | Views: 4202

• Seeds Used to Grow Wheatgrass & Sprouts in Saskatchewan

  Broccoli and brassica sprouts are commonly grown in Saskatchewan. Canada also produces a wide variety…

  Last Updated: Nov 9, 2010 | Views: 3169

• Hydroponics and Cloning

  It is more beneficial to grow a hydroponic plant from a clone (clipping) than from…

  Last Updated: Nov 4, 2010 | Views: 3513

• Germinating & Hydroponics

  Hydroponics consists of growing plants in a water solution, rather than soil. The water solution…

  Last Updated: Nov 4, 2010 | Views: 2997

• Anaerobic Bacteria and Lawn Sod

  Animal feces can often trigger a high buildup of bacteria within the soil. Anaerobic bacteria,…

  Last Updated: Nov 3, 2010 | Views: 2937

• Fertilizer for Organic Hydroponics

  Plants take nutrition from soil, water and air in order to grow. Plant growth may…

  Last Updated: Nov 1, 2010 | Views: 4319

• What Is a Herbal Hydroponic?

  Herbal hydroponics consists of producing herbs with a soil-free growing process, using only water. Hydro…

  Last Updated: Oct 28, 2010 | Views: 2562

• Organic Sedge Weed Control

  Organic weed control is an important aspect in the farming and home gardening of organic…

  Last Updated: Oct 5, 2010 | Views: 3467

• How Sugar and Water Affect Plants

  There are a number of growth factors that have an affect on the overall growth…

  Last Updated: Sep 30, 2010 | Views: 3907

• How to Make a Net for a Composting Bucket

  Using a net or sack when brewing compost tea in a bucket makes the cleanup…

  Last Updated: Sep 27, 2010 | Views: 2982

• Information on Greenvale Organic Plant Food

  Greenvale Plant Food is made in Yorkshire, England, and is available through online organic garden…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 3022

• Blood Meal for Peach Trees

  Blood meal is just what it sounds like: the blood, usually from cows, that's collected…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 3150

• Sugar As a Lawn Fertilizer

  Gardeners who add sugar to their fertilizer are seeking improved vitality and overall plant growth.…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 3379

• Organic Fertilizer for Orange Trees

  Using organic fertilizer for your orange tree can help you feel better about your tree's…

  Last Updated: Sep 9, 2010 | Views: 2761

• Safe Lawn Fertilizer

  While a lovely lawn beckons for a picnic basket and a blanket, the carpet beneath…

  Last Updated: Sep 8, 2010 | Views: 1516

• Black Rot Fungus

  Black rot is a disease caused by the Didymella bryoniae fungus. The disease may also…

  Last Updated: Sep 8, 2010 | Views: 3399

• Natural Houseplant Food

  Since houseplants live in a controlled, indoor environment, you need to fertilize them occasionally; this…

  Last Updated: Sep 7, 2010 | Views: 3130

• Proper Spraying for Apple Trees

  Apples are one of the most popular fruits in America. Many a backyard gardener has…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 5362

• Compost Making Process

  While the average consumer continues to throw away garbage at an astounding rate, it may…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 2135

• The Ideal Temperature for Soil Composting Bacteria

  Compost temperatures must range between 135 and 160 degrees F to kill disease-causing organisms and…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 2638

• Cyanobacteria Toxin in Fertilizer

  Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, are oxygen-producing organisms that often overproduce when present in…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 3509

• An Analysis of Heavy Metals in Soil

  Plant fertilizer can give gardens the necessary nutrients for proper growth. Unfortunately, fertilizers contain more…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 2772

• Beneficial Nematodes for St. Augustine Grass

  Organic and biological means of controlling garden pests can reduce or eliminate the high costs…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 2356

• How Much Wood Ash Should Be Added to Soil?

  Wood ash can help improve acidic soil and can be used on plants that are…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 3238

• Calcium in Liquid Form for Plants

  All plants need a balance of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous for continued growth and a…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 2685

• Biodynamic Planting

  Biodynamic planting originated from a series of lectures by the German philosopher Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925).…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 3459

• Weevils & Water Hyacinth

  Your home garden pond offers habitation to wildlife and tranquility to your landscape but can…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 1849

• Organic Tree Spraying

  As the interest in growing fruit and ornamental trees organically rises, the challenge of controlling…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 2449

• Top Rated Fertilizers

  By definition, fertilizer is any material, organic or inorganic, that supplies plant life with additional…

  Last Updated: Aug 20, 2010 | Views: 3572

• Beer as Plant Food

  The idea of using beer as plant food has been around for decades. For many…

  Last Updated: Aug 19, 2010 | Views: 4457

• Organic Citrus Fertilizer

  Although the application of fertilizer is an important step in providing much-needed nutrients to commonly…

  Last Updated: Aug 17, 2010 | Views: 3770

• The Hill System of Planting a Vegetable Garden

  The hill system of vegetable gardening is not as complicated as it sounds. Heat-loving vegetables,…

  Last Updated: Aug 16, 2010 | Views: 3873

• Organic Vs. Non Organic Seed

  Planting a vegetable and fruit garden is a rewarding hobby, producing fresh food straight from…

  Last Updated: Aug 12, 2010 | Views: 3394

• Organic Lawn Fertilizer Products

  According to the Denver Post, lawns use 2 percent of all of the fossil fuels…

  Last Updated: Aug 12, 2010 | Views: 2489

• Pet-Friendly Grass Fertilizer

  Keeping lawns green is almost an obsession for some Americans. According to the United States…

  Last Updated: Aug 10, 2010 | Views: 2844

• Safe Wood for Raised Beds in an Organic Garden

  Avoid using creosote or pentachlorophenol-treated lumber when building raised beds, especially for vegetable gardening. Instead,…

  Last Updated: Aug 10, 2010 | Views: 3444

• Homemade Pest Control for Organic Gardens

  There are many homemade solutions that can help keep harmful chemicals out of the garden.…

  Last Updated: Aug 10, 2010 | Views: 2357

• Organic Fertilizer for Citrus Trees

  Many home citrus growers will vouch for the taste and quality of organically grown fruit.…

  Last Updated: Aug 9, 2010 | Views: 3721

• Varieties of Seed Garlic

  Biodiversity is the spice of life. This adage is especially true when it comes to…

  Last Updated: Aug 9, 2010 | Views: 2860

• Organic Pest Control for Apple Trees

  Thousands of varieties of apples grow worldwide but only a hundred or so are commercially…

  Last Updated: Aug 6, 2010 | Views: 3199

• The Application of Gypsum to Clay Soil

  Gypsum is a safe, nontoxic and inexpensive mineral that when added to compacted earth, in…

  Last Updated: Aug 5, 2010 | Views: 3437

• Landscape & Environmental Planning

  Growing populations put an increasing strain on the environment. Universities like the University of Utah…

  Last Updated: Aug 5, 2010 | Views: 1473

• Composting Machines & Equipment

  Compost happens. It happens in your garden and right under your feet in your backyard,…

  Last Updated: Aug 5, 2010 | Views: 2386

• Lady Bugs for the Garden

  The ladybug is a friend to all gardeners. The tiny little insect is a natural…

  Last Updated: Aug 4, 2010 | Views: 1867

• Healthy Pumpkin Muffins With Applesauce

  Apple muffins are a breakfast favorite, as is pumpkin bread. Combine the two main ingredients…

  Last Updated: Aug 3, 2010 | Views: 4743

• Homemade Sweet Potato Bread

  Sweet potatoes have made their presence known on tables around the world. Rich in beta…

  Last Updated: Aug 3, 2010 | Views: 1694

• How to Grow Organic Vegetables From Seed

  Growing organic vegetables from seed may seem like a new and trendy notion, but it…

  Last Updated: Aug 3, 2010 | Views: 2662

• How Much Gypsum is Needed to Amend Soil?

  Gypsum is easily applied and amends soil in lawns and garden beds. Spread the granules…

  Last Updated: Aug 2, 2010 | Views: 2564

• How Often Should You Apply Fish Emulsion to Vegetables?

  Fish emulsion should be applied to vegetable foliage every 10 days to two weeks during…

  Last Updated: Aug 1, 2010 | Views: 3141

• Will Egg Shells for Fertilizer Help a Plant Grow Faster?

  Egg shells will not help a plant grow faster because the nutrients they provide must…

  Last Updated: Jul 31, 2010 | Views: 3733

• Difference Between Topsoil & Compost

  Soil acts as more than a means of mechanical support for the roots of your…

  Last Updated: Jul 31, 2010 | Views: 3786

• Does Compost Soil Grow Plants Better Than Potting Soil?

  A mix works better than either potting soil or compost on its own, soil ecologists…

  Last Updated: Jul 29, 2010 | Views: 3703

• Composting & Greenhouse Gas Emissions

  Yard trimmings and food scraps make up 26 percent of the total U.S. waste thrown…

  Last Updated: Jul 28, 2010 | Views: 3145

• What to Put on Vegetable Plants That Won't Hurt Pets

  Insecticidal soaps are safe to use on plants and do not usually harm animals. These…

  Last Updated: Jul 28, 2010 | Views: 1703

• Companion Planting for Bug Control in the Vegetable Garden

  Planting certain herbs, flowers or vegetables near others can enhance the growth of both plants.…

  Last Updated: Jul 28, 2010 | Views: 3554

• Gardening & Epsom Salts

  The world first took notice of Epsom salts when a farmer in the town of…

  Last Updated: Jul 25, 2010 | Views: 2728

• Marigold & Companion Plants

  Marigold is a beautiful and versatile plant in the garden. Planted as soon as the…

  Last Updated: Jul 24, 2010 | Views: 3076

• How to Make Worm Bins From Wood

  Wooden bins are preferable to plastic bins for outdoor worm composting. They don't degrade as…

  Last Updated: Jul 24, 2010 | Views: 2651

• What Does Organic Fertilizer Have That Makes Plants Grow Fast?

  Organic fertilizer contains humus or plant materials that decompose gradually, releasing nutrients into the soil…

  Last Updated: Jul 24, 2010 | Views: 2849

• Comparison of Composting Toilets

  Composting toilets have been around for generations in one form or another. Scandinavian countries first…

  Last Updated: Jul 24, 2010 | Views: 2216

• How to Compare Composting Toilets

  Composting toilets are one of many modern recycling items used today. These biological toilets have…

  Last Updated: Jul 23, 2010 | Views: 2055

• Composting and Commodes

  Environmental consciousness and safety have become mainstream concerns within society. Because of this awareness, efforts…

  Last Updated: Jul 23, 2010 | Views: 1877

• Gardening With Red Worms

  If you want an easy way to add compost to your garden, try gardening with…

  Last Updated: Jul 23, 2010 | Views: 2221

• Organic Vs. Inorganic Fertilizer

  There can be any number of reasons for wanting to use either an organic fertilizer…

  Last Updated: Jul 23, 2010 | Views: 3050

• How to Compost Year-Round

  Composting is an effective way to create your own homegrown fertilizer for a variety of…

  Last Updated: Jul 23, 2010 | Views: 1754

• How Good Are Tumbling Compost Bins?

  Tumblers make composting kitchen wastes easy and quick. With little effort on the homeowner's part…

  Last Updated: Jul 23, 2010 | Views: 1891

• How to Infuse Red Clover Blossoms?

  Red clover blossoms (Trifolium pratense) are used in a number of traditional herbal remedies, and…

  Last Updated: Jul 22, 2010 | Views: 1721

• Egg Shells & Gardening

  In an effort to save money and avoid synthetic fertilizers and amendments, many gardeners turn…

  Last Updated: Jul 22, 2010 | Views: 4051

• Uses of Wheatgrass

  Wheatgrass has many uses, ranging from food for people and animals to alternative medicine to…

  Last Updated: Jul 22, 2010 | Views: 2737

• Which Kind of Compost Helps Florida Plants Grow?

  Florida soil is generally sandy, sterile and alkaline. The addition of just about any organic…

  Last Updated: Jul 22, 2010 | Views: 1877

• Composting & Sunlight

  Composting is a natural process of recycling that uses heat to turn organic material into…

  Last Updated: Jul 22, 2010 | Views: 3156

• Can I Compost Mimosa?

  Proper composting requires a balance of greens, or nitrogen-based material, and browns, or carbon-based material.…

  Last Updated: Jul 21, 2010 | Views: 2071

• What Will Make a Plant Grow Faster, Dirt or Potting Soil?

  Plants grow best in a medium designed specifically for them. Potting soil can be tailored…

  Last Updated: Jul 21, 2010 | Views: 3466