Posted on August 11th, 2011
Gardening is a great way to have fun while growing fresh vegetables, however pulling weeds can make anyone tired of working in the garden. Plastic can be used in several ways to prevent weeds from growing in your garden. In the fall, after you have harvested your last crops, you can put black plastic in your garden and kill the weed seeds that may have begun to sprout in your garden. The plastic attracts heat, which kills the seeds.Confused? Here ‘s a little help . This is a much better way than Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted on August 8th, 2011
Plants need water, and in warmer climates even more so. Water cost money to keep precious plants alive. Drip irrigation is cost effective more efficient, and anyone can do it. How can drip irrigation save money on the water bill? Drip irrigation is a series of tubing that runs along the roots of the plants. The drip irrigation system design delivers water right to the roots. The drip system prevents leaves from getting wet thus preventing Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted on August 6th, 2011
Texas has a favorable climate to all-year long gardening, because of this successive plantings can be used to help gardeners better utilize their space. Successive planting is when a crop is grown in a spot, and then after it is harvested the crop is removed and another crop is planted in its place. Successive plantings can be one of the best options for gardeners who have limited space.
Those who have limited space to place a garden or have small raised beds can often get more crops from successive plantings Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted on August 2nd, 2011
Crop rotation is a common practice for farmers in large scale growing operations. The practice is used to control pest populations and disease as well as to replenish soil nutrients that are depleted during the growing season. While it is more difficult to organize an effective crop rotation in a smaller garden, the benefits of doing so are worth the effort.
Insect and disease damage can quickly render a garden a complete loss, while nutrient depletion from overuse Read the rest of this entry »
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