Learn everything you need to know about hammerhead worms, also known as hammerhead flatworms, and how to deal with this toxic and invasive species.
Pine trees are evergreen conifers that add majesty and beauty to the landscape. They are also an abundant source of organic material since they shed their needle-like leaves year-round, unlike deciduous trees, which lose their leaves only in the fall or early winter. Even though pine trees are a never-ending…
Adding homemade compost to your vegetable garden is an important, cost-effective way to add organic matter to your soil. Compost improves soil structure, aids the soil in retaining moisture, improves drainage, adds beneficial microorganisms, as well as, macro and micronutrients, and can reduce the need to add fertilizer. In short,…
Learn the importance soil temperature plays in planting a garden, as well as how to determine your soil’s temperature. Plus, a chart is provided to help you know the optimum temperature range for a variety of vegetables seeds.
If plants in your garden have exhibited one or more signs of nitrogen deficiency, don’t worry, there are several measures you can take to remedy the situation. Before you begin, however, it would be wise to conduct a quick soil test to determine if you indeed have a deficiency. Testing the…
Nitrogen is one of three primary macronutrients plants need to survive. A lack of this vital nutrient can, among other things, disrupt the production of chlorophyll, cause defoliation, and ultimately lead to plant death. While it is helpful to know how to remedy this type of deficiency, it is also…
Nitrogen is one of the three primary macronutrients that are essential to plant life. More specifically, it is vital for the formation of chlorophyll, the compound needed for photosynthesis, the process whereby sunlight is converted into energy that plants can use. It is also a key element in the production…
Vegetable and flower plants need proper amounts of macro and micronutrients in order to flourish. Macronutrients are nutrients that plants need in larger quantities, while micronutrients are needed in lesser amounts. In this article you will learn what each of the macro and micronutrients are, why they are important, and…
If you want your garden to thrive, it is important to know the type of soil it contains. Soil type or texture, as it is also called, determines the soil’s ability to retain moisture, drain properly, and provide plants the nutrients they need. The four main types of soil are…
The first time I saw Fuligo septica, I thought an animal had vomited in my backyard. I was not surprised, therefore, when I later discovered that the organism is also known as dog vomit slime mold, an appropriate name to be sure. Others call it scrambled egg slime mold because…
