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Companion planting is all about planting things together in your garden that get along and benefit each other. One important benefit of companion planting is pest control. One plant can hide another plant from pests or produce odors that keep pests away. Some plants can be used to attract pests away from other plants. Another benefit is pollination where one plant attracts insects, like bees, which help pollinate the other plant. Some plants add needed nutrients to the soil that benefit their companion plants. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Sterilizing the soil in your garden isn’t usually a common garden task. However, in some instances such as nematode infestation, it may be necessary. Here’s a natural method that will give you great results. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
Pests in one kind or the other are found throughout the planet. Whether they are the insects, bacteria, mites, snails, nematodes, viruses, rodents or birds, all come under the head pest if found in unwanted areas or in unnecessarily huge numbers. Pests have the potential to wipe out entire economies and make the people starve if allowed to propagate and act unchecked. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Growing your own organic vegetables is the start to a wonderful, delicious vegetarian diet. In tropical climates, vegetable gardening presents unique opportunities and challenges. You must know when, how and what to plant. Use resistant plants adapted to the region whenever possible.
There are volumes on information on how to kill fleas. Instead of stating what I thought, I have gathered research from institutions such as the University of Kentucky and Texas A&M entomology departments. In this three part article you will learn what the experts say about fleas, how to remove them from your house and garden, and your pet. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
We can be soft targets for these parasites as they can be found anywhere we can think of. These microscopic size organisms can cause huge damage to your body if you do not take good care. They can be found everywhere, in water, air and also in things that we eat. There are more than 100 kinds of parasites which have found their abode in human body. Animals also fall victims to these different kinds of worms. Related Article Tags: , ,
It is important to realize that there will always be some harmful insects in your garden, the key is to keep them under control. Beneficial insects can help you to do this .They are ferocious hunters and most beneficial to have around and can be bought from nurseries and garden supply stores for a few dollars. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Information on the future of Canna lily sales. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Organic gardeners all know compost is fantastic stuff. But now, there's something even better and that's compost tea. If you start with a good compost you'll have a versatile elixir for all your garden needs. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Probably the most popular small fruit for the home garden, strawberries are also among the hardest to grow organically. Article: Strawberries have many insect pests and diseases that damage plants and berries alike. Establishing your planting in well-drained, fertile soil and maintaining a weed-free patch is essential for success.
Most gardeners have a passionate dislike for slugs and snails on account of the devastation they can wreak to young plants. Find out the various methods you can use to control them, from midnight slug hunts to all out warfare. Related Article Tags: , ,
Organic gardening is growing and marketing health foods that have not been treated with commercial chemicals. Only natural fertilizers and pest repellents are used to qualify for the higher, health food prices. The primary equipment for health food growing is to not use the chemical fertilizers or toxic pesticides. Natural and organically grown foods command higher prices because they cannot easily be mass-produced and generally require more TLC. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
An invasion of aphids or an encampment of slugs in your garden patch doesn't need to send you running to the nearest garden center for one of the many broad spectrum insecticides. Our grandparents raised bountiful gardens without the use of chemical pesticides, and there are many lessons we can learn from them about taking care of our gardens. Related Article Tags: , , ,
A plant's main enemies are pests (such as rabbits, insects, slugs and snails, and nematodes) and diseases (like fungi, bacteria, and virus). Most can be controlled using ecologically friendly methods. Rather than setting a goal of a pest-free garden, learn how to work with nature to keep problems at an acceptable level. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
A history of how the modern yellow banana evolved from the nearly inedible cooking banana. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Ever wanted to learn the history of Muscadine and Scuppernong plants? This is your opportunity; this article details the origins of the classic Muscadine plant that we have grown to know and love.
The documentation of ancient plums growing in antiquity is sparse. The best evidence of that oldest existence is best documented through America's most famous pomologist, Luther Burbank, who reported in his twelve volume botanical literary classic, Small Fruits, Volume IV page 136, that the European plum, Prunus domestica, and its ancestor fruit originated in the Caucasus Mountains near the Caspian Sea.
Peach trees, Prunus persica, are originally believed to have come from China to the Mideast through the trade routes known to extend to Turkey and Iran (Persia). The peach seeds could be used to plant and grow trees throughout North Africa and Europe and finally were introduced to America in the mid 1500's. The first appearance of peaches in China may date back to 2000 BC.
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