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Alkaline Soil

Soil pH can have a major impact on the success rate of your garden. Some plants like soil that is more acidic and some do better in alkaline soil. It is a good idea to test the soil before planting to make sure that the conditions are idea of your plant material. But what do you do if you find that your...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-23-2009
Any hints on perennial care?

As a whole, perennials are quite easy to care for, especially if they are located in the right location and thus receive the recommended amount of sunlight and the soil is suitable. Watering the perennial plants with a soaker hose or drip system will be beneficial. Applying water over the top may cause...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 01-24-2009
How can I help prevent diseases in my garden?

One of the first measures you can take is to keep your garden clean. Sanitary practices help prevent the spread of viral and bacterial diseases. Disease can be spread by using garden tools that carry residue from a previous use. Wash garden tools with a solution of 2 tablespoons of bleach to 1 quart...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 01-12-2009
Could containers be over-wintered outside in colder climates?

Yes, they can be successfully overwintered in a corner of your yard or in your garden. Containers can be turned on their sides and then covered with an insulating substance such as mulch, straw, grass clippings, or leaves. If you have significant number of containers, it may take more insulating material...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 01-08-2009
Is moldy mulch harmful?

Raking some older mulch may give you a good look at mold on the wood chips or decaying plant material. Mold is actually one of the factors that works along with the decomposition of the wood chips. The mold is not harmful. You can decrease the amount of mold by raking your mulch periodically which helps...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by mainspring-nhn on 05-30-2008
More Soil Definitions

Yesterday, I defined a few soil terms. I realized that there are more that could be added to the list, so I thought I would continue on with the same topic and go over a few more definitions. Here are some more terms that are associated with soil and soil related issues related to gardening. Erosion...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-20-2008
Can I plant in March?

For those of us in cold climates, February with it's warmer days causes itchy planting fingers. We start thinking about what we want to plant in our gardens. The earlier we can plant the better. You do need to wait until after the last frost which in some areas can be March and some can be as late...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-07-2008
Is there a way to control insects without using chemicals?

Man has been chasing insects from plants for ages. A good way to begin is to have a clean garden so as to prevent insects from becoming established. Pick up and remove dead or diseased plants and other overripe fruits and vegetables. Yellowing and rotten fruit attract insects and so do weeds and grasses...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by mainspring-nhn on 01-28-2008
The Advantages of Mulch

People often use mulch in their garden, but often have questions on how to use it and what the advantages are. First of all, there are generally two types of mulch; organic and inorganic. Examples of organic mulches would be leaves, grass clippings, or tree bark chips. Inorganic mulches include river...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-27-2008
Why use organic compost?

It sure is allot easier to apply chemical fertilizer on top of the ground than it is to mix organic additives into the soil, so why do it the hard way? If you do it the hard way, your soil will improve and be a much better host to any greenery you plant. Organic materials such as mulch can also be also...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by mainspring-nhn on 01-25-2008

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