The root systems of the plants in our gardens are very sensitive to environmental conditions. Heat, moisture, aeration, soil composition and drainage all have a dramatic effect on the health and development of our plants. A garden bed with poor drainage can create an environment that is simply impossible to grow in. It is vitally …Read More about The Effects of Poor Drainage
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When to Water Plants
Water is vital to a plant’s existence. The average garden plant is around 90% water and that water plays a pivotal role in just about every biological and physiological function in that plant. Water aids the process of photosynthesis, it works as a solvent to move nutrients throughout the plant’s system, it’s a medium for …Read More about When to Water Plants
Soil Microbe Identification
The world looks very different under a microscope. Healthy soil is the most diverse and prolific ecosystem on the planet and with the aid of a little technology we can see the living microscopic world at work in our own gardens. It is important to understand what life looks like below the surface and how …Read More about Soil Microbe Identification
Benefits and Challenges of Raised Planters
We’ve all seen raised planter beds. They come in all shapes and sizes, teeming with flowers or greens or herbs or veggies. In the home-grower arena the raised planter is a great way to organize your gardens, control your soil, reduce pest influence and work more ergonomically. You can buy raised planters of all shapes …Read More about Benefits and Challenges of Raised Planters