tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691800574465533332024-03-13T13:50:19.131-07:00Organic Home GardeningTeravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-10483747330387126292010-09-24T15:26:00.000-07:002010-09-24T15:26:00.765-07:00Free Mulch AdviceI'm sure that if you are reading this, you have used some form of mulch during your gardening career. However, you probably didn't know that there are many other options for organic mulching that you can explore. These days, many gardeners are discovering new sources of free mulch that has been there all along; an untapped resource. These include clippings from a lawn, or woody prunings from Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-81871097945965076462010-09-22T15:25:00.000-07:002010-09-22T15:25:00.661-07:00Drip Irrigation InstallationIf you're looking for ways to keep your garden watered without wasting too much time and money, you've probably gone through a lot of options in your mind. Maybe you've considered a sprinkler, a hose, or a good old-fashioned watering can. All of these methods might be convenient, but most of the time you will end up wasting water on plants that don't need any more. If you live in a drought Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-12207387437155801742010-09-20T15:24:00.000-07:002010-09-20T15:24:00.809-07:00Pests - Avoid Garden DisastersWhile tending to my own garden, I have found that one of the most frustrating things that can happen to a gardener is to walk outside to check on your plants. It's just a routine walk to make sure that your garden is thriving, but you end up finding holes in all of your plants that looked fine only hours before. The explanations for some of these plant-destroying holes are garden pests. Some of Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-91501815869934097172010-09-18T15:23:00.000-07:002010-09-18T15:23:00.141-07:00Creating a Raised BedIf your current planting goals involve plants that require good water drainage, I am sure you know how frustrating it is to have a yard that just won't cooperate. Some plants can handle the excess water that comes about from being in an area that doesn't drain properly. In fact, it might just cause them to bloom more lushly. However, other plants don't cope as well, and it will cause them to die Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-57604709761066084172010-09-16T15:21:00.000-07:002010-09-16T15:21:00.859-07:00Choosing and Planting Perennials to Fit YouIf you've been growing a vegetable garden for a while, you might be feeling slightly disgruntled at how plain it is to look at. I too began my gardening career with a vegetable garden, but I decided that it wasn't quite as pleasing to look at as I would have liked. I heard from a friend that the use of perennial flowers could be a great way to liven up my garden without adding any extra work for Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-31937013113272642442010-09-14T15:19:00.000-07:002010-09-14T15:19:00.223-07:00Rose Garden AdviceTo make sure that your prized roses remain in the best of health, simply follow these tips.
1. Black Spots on Leaves
This disease is commonly known as black spot. Black spots appear as circular with fringed edges on leaves. They cause the leaves to yellow. Remove the infected foliage and pick up any fallen leaves around the rose. Artificial sprays may be used to prevent or treat this kind of Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-60863233385727506242010-09-12T15:17:00.000-07:002010-09-12T15:17:00.454-07:00Caring For Your Flower GardenKnowing how to care for your flower garden can make a big difference in the look and over-all health of your plants. Here are some simple hints to make your garden bloom with health
1. The essentials must always be given major consideration.
Your flower garden must have an adequate supply of water, sunlight, and fertile soil. Any lack of these basic necessities will greatly affect the health Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-54905566170554325922010-09-10T14:59:00.000-07:002010-09-10T14:59:00.170-07:00Gardening Advice Everyone Can UseMany people may not be aware that gardening can actually harm the environment. A large amount of carbon dioxide can be released through tilling the soil. This contributes to global warming. When you cultivating and compacting the soil, destroys good fungi. Fertilizers like nitrogen and manure often leach out of the soil and pollute the water you drink.
Global warming
Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-83625483794192470782010-09-08T13:01:00.000-07:002010-09-08T13:01:00.362-07:00Hydroponics Gardening BasicsHydroponics was derived from the Greek word hydro, which means "water" and ponos, which means "labor or water-working". Hydroponics gardening involves growing plants with their roots in other nutrient solutions and without soil.
Hydroponics gardening is as simple as ordinary gardening. Both of them necessitate sufficient light, water, temperature, light, and humidity. But with hydroponicsTeravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-75897044666662196372010-09-06T14:53:00.000-07:002010-09-06T14:53:00.363-07:00Landscaping Advice and StylesLandscaping is usually a fairly big task, consuming much time and energy. But before you hire that professional, here are some tips that could save both time and money.
1. Spend some time thinking about exactly how you want the final design to be. You need to take account of the style and function of your landscape. Do you want to include an area for entertaining? A barbeque? Is there to be an Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-79285782310184273182010-09-04T15:29:00.000-07:002010-09-04T15:29:00.926-07:00Which Gloves Fit YouHere are the major reasons why you should consider getting a pair of trusty gardening gloves:
Gloves protect your hands from blisters, thorns and cuts while doing rough work like digging or pruning in the garden. Investing in one or more pairs of quality gloves is a good decision.
Here are some tips on how to choose the pair that will suit you best:
1. Look for Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-29533166782702783822010-09-02T20:40:00.000-07:002010-09-02T20:40:00.862-07:00Psychology Behind GardeningI don't know what it is about a garden that has always drawn humans to them. But they've always been very popular, and an integral part of peoples' lifestyles. Most religions feature gardens as the settings for some of the biggest events According to Christianity, humanity was started in a garden and the son of God was resurrected in a garden. The Buddhist build gardens to allow nature to Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-56034124536048994632010-08-31T13:01:00.000-07:002010-08-31T13:01:00.155-07:00Preparing Your Garden for the WinterSome people believe that when the weather starts getting colder and the leaves start to fall, it is time to put away the gardening tools and wait until next spring to work on their garden again. Wrong. Winter is an important time to maintain your garden's health and assure yourself a good crop for next year. You may think that might take to long to prepare your garden, but the truth is that it Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-88212860362890527772010-08-29T13:10:00.000-07:002010-08-29T13:10:00.155-07:00Growing Your Own Herb GardenIf you're not the type of person that wants to spend their time managing an elaborate fruit or vegetable garden, you might consider planting and maintaining an herb garden. While the product might not seem as significant, you'll still enjoy the constant availability of fresh, delicious herbs to flavor your meals with.
First you'll want to choose the herbs that you'll plant. You might have a Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-74592166506135501722010-08-27T13:10:00.000-07:002010-08-27T13:10:00.520-07:00Safe Pest Control AdvicePest control must be done with utmost consideration to safety; safety in terms of the plants, animals and humans. This holds especially true for those with vegetable and organic gardens.
The main purpose of growing vegetables organically will be defeated if they become tainted with pest control chemicals.
Here are a few long-term maintenance tips to make pest control less damagingTeravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-33274000302532312192010-08-26T13:07:00.000-07:002010-08-26T13:07:00.504-07:00Benefits of Gardening for KidsApparently, we can see how nature is treated these days. It is a sad thing to know that people do not pay attention so much anymore to the environmental problems. What can we do about this? It's as simple as starting with the children. It is good to see the children's involvement with environment-friendly activities. One such nature-loving activity that children could Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-34129374953904666702010-08-25T13:02:00.000-07:002010-08-25T13:02:00.375-07:00Vegetable Gardening TipsWith the costs of living rising all the time, it may be possible to save money and increase your family's health at the same time by growing vegetables in your backyard.
It's a good idea to choose your favourite vegetables to grow and plan beds for early, middle of the season and late varieties.
Most vegetables require at least 6 hours of sunlight per day, some need 8. Some quick Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-80248498600276263142010-08-24T13:02:00.000-07:002010-08-24T23:38:42.364-07:00Creating Microclimates to Facilitate GrowthMany gardeners live in areas where almost anything can grow effortlessly. Just plant the seeds and water it for a few weeks, and you've got a beautifully lush plant. But if you live in somewhere like Colorado, you'll understand what its like to have a slim selection of plants that naturally grow. It can be quite a challenge to facilitate the growth of a large variety of plants, especially when Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-57619235977741353712010-08-23T13:08:00.000-07:002010-08-22T22:44:12.177-07:00Maintaining a Compost HeapMany people who maintain gardens have a large amount of organic waste, from grass clippings to leaves and dead plants. Unfortunately, many waste money and time having these wastes transported to a landfill. It isn't just a waste of good compost; it's a waste of everything that goes into the process of transporting it (the garbage man's time, the money you pay for the removal, etc). It is truly a Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-3596691491286348092010-08-22T22:48:00.000-07:002010-08-22T22:54:13.827-07:00Optimizing Your Garden for Drought or Water ConservationLiving in Colorado and being a gardener has been rather stressful in the past few years, as this state has been undergoing a rather severe drought. The city is imposing watering restrictions which are not giving enough water to lawns and plants. I've had to renovate my garden to make it more water efficient. Now, because of the techniques I've employed, I'm the only one in my neighborhood with a Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-12694928209052550202010-08-22T13:03:00.000-07:002010-08-22T22:38:18.917-07:00Getting Started with Container GardeningSometimes, the urge to garden might be stomped out by other circumstances, such as living arrangements or space constrictions. If you live in an apartment, you can't really operate a full garden, just because you don't really have a yard! I think that one of the best solutions for this problem is to grow plants in containers. You can hang these, or just arrange them on your patio, window sill or Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-26296285288449308742010-08-21T13:07:00.000-07:002010-08-26T12:22:18.537-07:00Six Reasons For Organic GardeningOrganic gardening is the way of growing vegetables and fruits with the use of things only found in nature.
Why would one want to indulge in organic gardening?
1.One can easily make compost from garden and kitchen waste. Though this is a bit more time-consuming than buying prepared chemical pesticides and fertilizers, it certainly helps to put garbage to good use and so saves the environment.
2Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669180057446553333.post-20809919353856690192010-08-20T13:00:00.001-07:002010-08-26T12:18:13.659-07:00Choosing a Garden that is Right for YouIf you're thinking about starting a garden, the first thing you need to consider is what type of garden you will have. There are many different choices and often it can be hard to pick just one, but hopefully you can narrow it down. But by narrowing it down, you'll make the gardening experience easier on yourself and the plants. If all your plants are similar, then it shouldn't be very hard to Teravel Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157474195187699348noreply@blogger.com0