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Wednesday, 01 July 2009 |
To produce large bulbs, garlic needs a long growing season, so where possible plant cloves in autumn. If you live in a very cold area or your garden soil is too heavy, delay planting until the early spring or plant the cloves in modules in winter. Place the modules in a sheltered position outdoors to provide them with the necessary cold period. Plant them out after they have started to sprout in spring.
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Wednesday, 24 June 2009 |
The nutrients from the soil that plants are using to make food and help them grow are composed of mineral ions, absorbed in solution from the soil through the roots and used with carbon dioxide and water. The mineral nutrients are divided into two groups: macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients, required in relatively large amounts, include: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca) and sulphur (S).
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Thursday, 18 June 2009 |
Grow Lime tree in a place with full sun or in a greenhouse or conservatory if you live in a colder area because it needs heat in order to set quality fruits. It grows and adapts fairly well to sandy soils. Always keep the tree well drained, because extensive periods of flooding or overwatering can lead to rot and kill the tree.
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Tuesday, 09 June 2009 |
Aubrieta is an easy to grow plant. Plant Aubrieta in a place with full sun, even it might tolerate a light or partial shade. It will grow well in fair to poor soils as long as they are well draining. Keep the area around Aubrieta well-drained by adding a light layer of gravel on top of the soil. Water the plants only during the hottest, driest period of summer. Do not overwater the plants, especially during autumn and winter.
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