Your target for the perfect lawn is a uniform green swath of direct grass blades resembling a backyard ocean. However, constant mowing frequently prevents this ultimate target; unsightly tire tracks crisscross the lawn. It is likely to avoid monitors on the grass from cutting with some basic lawn observations and mowing routine alterations. Avoid Repetitive …
Of the many mushrooms varieties available, Pleurotus ostreatus, better known as oyster mushrooms, are the easiest mushrooms to cultivate inside. Simply named because their texture and taste resembles that of an oyster, Pleurotus ostreatus mushrooms can grow in a glass terrarium with ease. Terrariums enclosed glass containers which keep a self-sustaining ecosystem that normally takes …
Looking after tomato plants entails regular pruning, ideal nourishment, constant watering and suitable training to reach their potential and live up to their standing as rapid, heavy manufacturers. Pruning enables the plant to direct its energy toward fruit production and maximum return. Training, or staking, keeps the plant erect during development, provides support and prevents …
1 way to begin new tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) in old plants is to let the fruits drop and hope volunteer plants pop up next spring. So refrigerating this year’s cherry tomato fruits until spring may look like a good idea, but you will probably end up with a container of smelly mold. A few …
The flower spikes of gladiolus hybrids mixed amid the unusual blossoms of species gladiolus supply a constantly changing landscape during the seasons at a mild-winter Mediterranean climate. Hardy at U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 10, based on the variety, gladiolus (Gladiolus ssp.) Are indigenous to Africa, the Middle East and Europe. …
Like many creatures, frogs and toads are perfectly camouflaged to fit and conceal in their environment. When they sit, it’s tough — if not impossible — to see them, as their protective coloration patterns mix into the background. While this survival technique typically works out well for them, it clashes strongly with power lawnmowers. Amphibians …
Most houseplants can be utilized as indoor window box subjects. Before constructing plantings, consider the lighting exposure in the north-, south-, east- or west-facing window, then the magnitude of the planter box and the water demands of the crops under consideration. If the window box will contain several plant varieties, then the arrangement will probably …
River banks are important and sensitive habitats. They are subject to flooding, soil erosion, soil deposition and rechanneling. The river water carries chemicals and other substances to and from the area being planted. Riverside plantings provide habitat to native wildlife, supplying not just food and shelter but a corridor for wildlife movement. The best trees …
To produce large ears full of plump kernels, sweet corn (Zea mays) needs constantly moist soil. Corn is an annual plant that grows best in deep, fertile soil and does not tolerate drought. In dry conditions, plants grow and their ears comprise kernels that are shriveled or blank. To present moisture that is continuous about …
Because citrus trees (Citrus spp.) Are evergreens, it may be alarming to see these drop leaves shortly after they are planted. However, this does not mean they are dying. All trees experience transplant shock after being moved from one location to another, with the biggest specimens generally being the most affected. Given the proper care, …