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  • My Rose Bush Hasn't Bloomed!

    In my opinion, every perennial bed should have at least a couple of rose bushes to add texture and beauty. Sounds simple enough; purchase a couple of rose bushes and plant them and wait for those beautiful blooms. Those blooms never appear but the plant looks vibrant and healthy. Why no blooms? If you...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 02-11-2008

  • What is foliar feeding?

    Foliar feeding is a relatively new technique of feeding plants. The fertilizer is applied directly to the leaves. There have been some reports of dramatic fruit and vegetable production increases with the use of foliar fertilizer. In some instances, it is easier to add trace nutrients through the leaves...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 02-05-2008

  • Fertilizer and Newly Transplanted Garden Items

    It is very common for people to use fertilizers in their garden. Fertilizers contain nutrients that help to stimulate plant growth. The purpose of planting a garden is to have plants that grow, so it only seems logical to fertilize your garden to promote that growth. In some cases fertilizers do more...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-25-2008

  • Why did my flowering plant not flower last year?

    Plants fail to flower due to several reasons, some caused by environmental conditions and some by human intervention. Some plants will not flower until they are mature. Trees must reach a certain age before they begin to flower, much like a newly plant fruit tree, where fruiting may not begin until the...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 01-23-2008

  • Planting Annuals

    Like most plants, annuals thrive in fertile, well drained soils that contain organic matter. An easy way to add organic matter is by adding composted leaves each year to your soil. In sandy soils the organic matter is important as it helps the soil retain moisture. In clay soils it will help loosen the...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 01-22-2008
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