Succulent Plants
A stem cutting is the easiest way to propagate most succulent plants. The best time to take a cutting is in the spring, after the plant's dormant period. Avoid making the cutting too long, as it will wilt before it ... [... more]
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Q & A
As for why they are all the rage these days, I think much of it has to do with the mistaken notion that native plants will grow without any effort on our part. I'm here to tell you that's just not so. Generally ... [... more]
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Manipulating Growth Rates
Another way to manipulate a plant's growth rate is by varying its exposure to the sun. If a particular crape myrtle can grow to 20 feet in full sun, it will probably stop short of that height if grown in partial ... [... more]
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Bulbs / Seeds
A: I would have to say no, though my opinion is based on personal taste tests of various fruits and vegetables. Plants don't know whether the nutrients they receive from fertilizers come from organic or synthetic ... [... more]
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Desert Gardening
Growing some plants in the desert can be quite challenging because of the lack of organic matter in the soil. Mathura's solution to the soil problem is container gardening (figure G). She suggests planting in big ... [... more]
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Coffee Compost
After you brew your coffee, save your grounds. If you don't drink coffee, just stop by a local coffee shop, and they'll probably let you take home their grounds. Put the grounds in a canister like an ice cream bucket ... [... more]
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Fertilizing Container Plants
James: Controlled-release or time-release fertilizers are the simplest, most convenient synthetics on the market, and they're relatively foolproof. The fertilizer is encapsulated in a plastic material that allows ... [... more]
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Drip Irrigation
Basically, the drip irrigation system attaches to a hose faucet with a water source connection kit. Then you connect tubing, which runs to your flower bed above the soil, and add emitters or drippers or micro sprays ... [... more]
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Worm Compost
You can use a wooden container or a plastic bin that can be picked up at any discount store. Make aeration holes on the top and bottom. Newspaper makes the perfect bedding for worms. It has to be shredded into thin ... [... more]
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Double-Digging Party
With a promise of fresh pizza on the way, she divided the group into teams of three people, one team for each area. Each team was asked to dig five trenches, 12 inches deep in their area. The teams removed all the ... [... more]
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Soil Test
The test measures the soil fertility and shows you what nutrients are missing. It also measures the soil's pH on a scale from six to ten. Anything between six and seven is considered ideal. If your soil is too acidic ... [... more]
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On The Dry Side
Whether your region is suffering through a protracted drought or is only a few inches short of rain, you'll want to create a garden that doesn't need as much water: Choose plants that get a lot of mileage out of just ... [... more]
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