Tips
Watering Melons
Keep watermelon and cantaloupe well-watered when the vines are growing, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. But keep them on the dry side when fruit is ripening.
Organic Bug Trap
Having a problem with earwigs or other pesky bugs in your garden? Try this easy trap that uses household trash! Save a small can, one to two inches high, like tuna or pet food. Clean it, fill it almost to the top with water, then add a tablespoon or so of vegatable oil. Put it in your garden. Check it for pesky creepy-crawlies each day. They go in for a swim or a drink and be unable to get out past the oil.
The Problem with Salt
Did you know that the accumulation in the soil could cause abnormal fall color, needle-tip burn and browning that starts on leaves’ edges and progresses toward their middle veins? Be careful in the winter when you're using salt to de-ice! If you're in an area where roads are de-iced with salt during the winter months, be sure to flush nearby grounds with water early in the Spring. Adding the water will force the salt below tree and plant roots. Also, be sure to rinse spray off plants near the road to avoid losing some of your new plants.
Helpful Articles
Miracle gardening products most likely aren’t
From diet pills to wrinkle cream, if a product sounds too good to be true, chances are it is. Cable television and the Internet are filled with advertisements for wonder products. With gardening being a favorite outdoor activity, many of these so-called miracle products are designed with gardeners in mind...More
When to pick and how to ripen pears to perfection
Perfectly ripe pears are a luscious treat. But how many times have your pears sat on your counter, then stayed rock hard, got gritty or rotted without getting sweetly ripe? Unlike apples, most pear varieties do not ripen nicely while still on the tree. Pears that are allowed to become too mature or to ripen on the tree develop a coarse, mealy texture and often have core breakdown...
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Dwarf crape myrtles offer new uses for old plant
Crape myrtles have long graced Southern landscapes as trees. Now gardeners can enjoy their hardy qualities in their smaller cousins. Miniature myrtles can be grown as shrubs, groundcovers or even hanging basket plants. Following are a few of the most well-known dwarf crape myrtles. Some you may find locally, while others you may have to shop for at specialty nurseries or on the Internet...More
Make your lawn an oasis
(ARA) - Economic uncertainty has many families skipping expensive vacations and opting for so-called “staycations” in their own backyards. They’re cooking, camping and enjoying outdoor activities right at home, making their lawns the perfect spot for an oasis of fun and relaxation... More
Get Started Composting At Home
(StatePoint) It's always a good time to get the whole family involved in doing something at home for the good of the environment -- especially things that don't cost money and can save you cash. Composting is a great project to get you started going green: It's easy for the entire family, costs nothing, is simple to keep doing and can save you money on fertilizer...More
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