Summer garden pests and diseases
Many common garden pests emerge as the warmer months ensue. By mid to late summer, if allowed to proliferate unchecked, these pests can cause serious damage to plants. Healthy plants will always have a better chance at resisting the scourge of pest infestations; working on the overall health of your garden will minimize the impact […]
Irrigation…
Gone are the days of running the sprinkler during hot, lazy summer afternoons. Residential irrigation systems are becoming an essential management tool to maintain our gardens while supporting water saving initiatives. One of the key steps to designing your irrigation is to understand the water requirements of your plants and the natural attributes and deficiencies […]
Watering…
Understanding your soil type is the first step to effective watering. Soil types can be broken into three basic categories, loam, clay and sand. Loam soil – Loam is the ideal soil type, it holds water and drains well and can be watered deeply and infrequently. Clay soil – Clay soil holds moisture for long […]
Successfully sowing seeds…
Successfully sowing seeds… Springtime, is the right time for sowing seeds for your summer vegetable and flower gardens. Purchasing seedlings may save you some time, however seedlings can be problematic and often do not transition well from punnet to garden bed. The varieties of seeds you have to choose from is enormous so you can […]
