I’m sure we’ve all experienced the horror of trying to move a plant from one place to another only to find it dead within the week. I remember once, I tried to to a plant out of a pot so I let the soil dry out a little and grabbed it by the stem to yank it out. Big mistake! I ended up with the top half in my hand and the rest still in the pot; I don’t think there’s an emoticon for how shocked I was when that happened.
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How To Transplant & Repot Properly July 15th, 2009 by Josh
Compost Tea – The Ferrari Of Fertilisers July 14th, 2009 by Josh
Compost tea is one of the greatest things in the world if you like fast growth and healthy plants. Out there is a synaesthetic mix that turns compost to Superman strength levels and the great thing is, all you need to make it is compost, water and a container of some sort.
How To Care For Houseplants July 13th, 2009 by Josh
When it comes to indoor furnishings, plants are a cheap way to add some style to your place. Along with the aesthetic benefits, some plants with give us health bonuses too; these usually involve them cleaning the air or removing pests. Here are some of the best ones to take on and how to look after them.
How To Pick A Healthy Plant July 12th, 2009 by Josh
When starting off you’re garden, you’re presented with 3 choices. Start from seed, plant the cuttings or buy an already developed plant. At this late stage in the year (well, for my part of the world anyway) I wouldn’t recommend trying to start from scratch unless you’re looking to harvest next year.
Weeding Your Edible Crops July 11th, 2009 by Josh
I planted a new set of seeds last week and I’m starting to see some sprouts peeking through the soil. One thing extra thing I noticed (like an unwanted bonus) that sprouts were popping up in my already established plants which are yet to flower after a few days of heavy wind. It looks like the weeds are trying to take up home in my peppers. Not on my watch!
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