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Common Vegetable Garden Problems

staff — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:43:14 +0000

To avoid repeating mistakes in the vegetable garden it is helpful to take note of them. Here are some common garden problems and recommendations for preventing them:

Seedlings die shortly after emergence – This problem is most likely to occur with beans, peas, vine crops, and sweet corn. The presence of soil-borne fungi and planting in cold, wet soil are the main causes. The situation can usually be avoided by planting treated seeds in warm soil.

A First Look at Fall Vegetable Gardening

staff — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:39:46 +0000

Many have tried vegetable gardening during the fall season. A lot of those supports have failed due to lack of thoughtful planning and poor cultural practices. Planning the maturity cycle of vegetables should be a top priority when it comes to fall gardening. The early days of August are usually the best time for seeding in the fall. However, seeding shorter-season vegetables like turnips and leafy greens are planted a month after.

A Quick Guide in Planting Tomatoes

staff — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:37:49 +0000

Tomatoes are one if not the easiest to grow in a vegetable garden. Anyone can do it if they know the basic rules of tomato growing. One of these rules is to always stake the plants you’re growing and to water only the bottom of the tomato plant rather than the whole plant. Wet plants are more susceptible to burn and dry up rather than dry ones.

Achieving a Fertile Soil for a Good Harvest

staff — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:35:14 +0000

Fertile soil contributes to the attainment of an optimum condition for plant growth. This soil should contain enough moisture and nutrition to support the growth of the plant. However, this soil condition isn’t always present in every vegetable garden. Some gardens may contain coarse and sandy soil that easily dries out. The fertility of this type of soil is also hard to maintain. In some gardens, there are clay soils that hold too much moisture. Moreover, these clay soils are easily compacted depriving the plant of the essential elements.

Growing Garlic Made Easy

staff — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:33:40 +0000

Garlic is a spice you love to put on your dishes. It adds that unique flavor to gravies, tomato sauces, soups, stews, pickles, salads, dressing and breads. Hence it is only logical to grow garlic in your own vegetable garden. Before starting to plant garlic in your garden, it is always best to have a background on how garlic is planted and maintained. Here, we’ll give you a quick look on how garlic is cultivated.

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Maintaining Soil Fertility Through Crop Rotation

staff — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:32:06 +0000

Maintaining soil fertility can be done various ways. Proper drainage can be installed in the garden. Soil moisture is maintained at optimum levels. Each species of crops can also be planted in different plots each year. This method of planting crops in different plots each year is called crop rotation.

Pest Control Leading to a Good Harvest

staff — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:29:33 +0000

Vegetable gardening doesn’t end with planting a seedling in a garden plot. It is just the beginning of a journey towards a great harvest. In between the start and the final destination of this journey is a task that involves maintaining a suitable condition for plant growth. In vegetable gardening, maintenance involves pest control, which can be done in various ways such as the use of chemicals. However, many experienced gardeners recommend non-chemical pest controls to avoid any allergic reaction to the chemicals.

Planning: A Garden Essential

staff — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:27:50 +0000

Setting up a home vegetable garden isn’t as simple as picking up your tools, digging and planting some seeds. It entails careful planning before starting growing vegetables. This ensures that you’ll have a harvest at the end of the season. Planning for setting-up a home vegetable garden consists of major steps: selecting a site; and planning the garden.

Putting Plant Relationships to Good Use in Gardening

staff — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:26:26 +0000

You might think that organizing a vegetable garden entails having each vegetable in a single plot. For instance, herbs are planted in one section of the garden while the cabbage is placed in another. In your eyes, this may look great. However, it may not be the ideal and practical thing to do. The ideal and most beneficial way to plant crops is companion planting.

Raised Bed Gardens: A Step Up From the Traditional Garden

staff — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:22:41 +0000

Limited space in your backyard shouldn’t stop you from planting vegetables in your garden. There is always a way to conquer this shortcoming. It involves the use of a raised bed. A wooden frame filled with a soil describes a raised bed often used in gardening. Using this structure, you can grow plants above the level of the grounds.