Starting a new lawn from seed needs extra care and attention to achieve lush grass. The seed must be watered adequately for proper germination and root formation. This brings us to the question: How often do I need to water grass seeds? When starting a lawn, water the soil for about 6 to 8 inches…
A newly seeded lawn requires extra care and attention for it to germinate evenly. It’s essential to provide ideal conditions that promote germination. Other than providing your seeded lawn with water, cover it to protect the seed from birds and being blown away by wind. So, do you have to put straw over grass seed?…
Using the right kind of fertilizer gives your lawn a lush green color that is enviable in your neighborhood. There are different kinds of fertilizers in the market, and you have probably heard about 10-10-10 all-purpose fertilizer. So, is this fertilizer good for lawns? 10-10-10 fertilizer is best for your lawn since it contains nutrients…
If you want deep green grass, then you have to provide your lawn with some additional nutrients on top of your routine fertilizer and water. This is where Milorganite and Ironite come in. Many gardeners swear by these formulas in sprucing up their lawns. But which is which? Milorganite is a slow-release organic fertilizer containing…
Cabbage is fairly easy to grow, but sometimes things might not go as expected. I have grown this veggie for years, and there are times when heads don’t form. This condition can be caused by several factors, including high temperatures, excessive nitrogen, and inconsistent watering, among others. Before I delve into details, it’s important to…
Romanesco is a worthy addition to any vegetable garden. The sophisticated member of the cabbage family is superbly flavored and nutritious. What makes it popular is not even the nutty taste and its crispy texture, but the striking apple green heads with numerous spiraling cone-shaped florets. It simply looks like something from another planet. Leaves…
Roma tomato plants produce small red fruits that are oblong in shape. They are also referred to as plum tomatoes and belong to the determinate variety. They produce fruits that are meaty inside with fewer seed,s ideal for making sauces, paste and canning. You’ll tell if a tomato plant is determinate or indeterminate through observing…
Tomatoes dropping off the vine prematurely is one of the frustrating things that many gardeners go through. It’s commonly a sign that your plants are stressed or that they are missing something important. To save the situation, let’s understand why this happens, and you can fix it. Some of the main causes of this problem…
Have you noticed a dry black or brown sunken spot of decay appearing on the blossom end of your tomatoes. This problem is common, especially on the first tomatoes of the season that you may have struggled to nurture after an extremely dry period. Tomatoes rotting on the vine is commonly caused by blossom end…
Tomatoes split or crack on the vine due to inconsistency in the amount of water they receive. When you grow tomatoes in dry conditions or with little supply of water, they are likely to split after a heavy downpour. Irregular watering can also cause this problem. An excess amount of water causes the inside tissues…