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  • What is compost?

    Compost, organic material, organic fertilizer, are all terms that are used in gardening that are close to being the same. A scientist would probably be much more specific in describing the ingredients and effects of compost. Basically compost is a dark, rich crumbly organic fertilizer that exhibits a...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by papiospring-nhn on 02-19-2008

  • What is the difference between organic and inorganic fertilizer?

    The basic ingredients of both fertilizers are about the same. Organic fertilizers are the result of the natural decomposition of plant and animal waste. Inorganic fertilizers are mined or manufactured. The contents of both types are basically the same except for the source. Chemical fertilizers are generally...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by papiospring-nhn on 02-12-2008

  • My First Garden

    Every year, I rely on people who over-plant vegetables in their garden to dish out their excess crop to fulfill my craving for homegrown vegetables (and fruits if that is how you classify tomatoes, but I am not going to get into that issue). Although I have helped some in gardens before, mainly helping...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-10-2008

  • How can I make my soil better?

    Knowing what type of soil you have to start with is the key to improving the the flower or garden soils. There are 3 basic types of soils: sand, clay and silt. If the soil is too sandy it will not hold water and nutrients long enough for the plants to utilize them. If the soil has too much clay it may...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by papiospring-nhn on 02-09-2008

  • 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 papiospring-nhn on 02-05-2008

  • 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 papiospring-nhn on 01-28-2008

  • Defining The Issue: Terms and Their Meanings

    When planning your garden, it is often helpful to do a little research. Reading product descriptions, customer reactions, and gardening articles can help provide valuable information for your project. Sometimes, it can be difficult to understand the information that is provided if you are unfamiliar...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-17-2008
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