SUMMER GARDENING TIPS

SUMMER GARDENING TIPS

Now summer is here and the temperature is rising high. We have to make sure our gardens and plants are well protected. Here are some great tips to get you started: KEEP YOUR POTS COOL Potted plants, especially those in terracotta pots, are vulnerable to overheating....
KEEP YOUR CONTAINER PLANTS NOURISHED

KEEP YOUR CONTAINER PLANTS NOURISHED

Looking for a recipe to keep your potted plants well fed and growing strong all season long, indoors or out. Here’s how to make it: In a gallon milk jug, mix 1 tablespoon of 15-30-13 fertilizer, 1/4 teaspoon of instant tea granules and 1/2 teaspoon each of corn...
HOW TO GET RID OF THAT STUBBORN POWDERY MILDEW

HOW TO GET RID OF THAT STUBBORN POWDERY MILDEW

Powdery mildew thrives in temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees. Dry, shady conditions are ideal, as are areas with poor air circulation. Planting disease resistant cultivars and making sure you allow for good air flow are two ways to guard against powdery mildew....
THOSE PESKY GNATS GOT TO GO!!

THOSE PESKY GNATS GOT TO GO!!

Gnats, those tiny, pesky flying insects sometimes found indoors, can be a bit of a nuisance in numbers. These creatures are often found around houseplants, where their larvae grow within potting materials. While they only live a short time — just over a week...
A NATURAL GARDENERS HAND SCRUB

A NATURAL GARDENERS HAND SCRUB

After working hard in the garden, it’s hard to get all that dirt off your hands. Here is a wonderful natural recipe right out of your kitchen. Give your hands a mini spa and sit down and relax for the rest of the day. Combine all of the ingredients into a jar or...