After rubbing off loose dirt with a dry rag, soak the pot overnight in soapy water. You can soak multiple pots at a time as long as they’re filled with water. The next day, scrub off any loosened dirt with an old toothbrush. Rinse the pot and let it air dry, ideally in sunlight. You …
To remove small rocks from yard: Loosen the soil with your rototiller. If you find any large rocks, place them in a wheelbarrow. When you’ve rototilled the whole area, rake smaller rocks out of the dirt and place them in the wheelbarrow. Use them and the larger rocks for your next landscape rock project. You …
How to kill cholla cactus: Mix three parts diesel oil, one part 2,4-DP, and 20 parts of water to kill cholla cacti. Wear safety goggles when applying this solution, as 2,4-DP can cause severe eye irritation. A gallon of this solution can kill up to 20 cholla cacti. Cacti Are Stubborn I used to have …
Late winter or early spring is the best time to mulch. Mulching too early slows down the thawing of soil after winter. You might add mulch in the fall or winter to protect the soil from erosion, however, you should examine it before spring. A thin layer is easier for the roots to grow. When …
When growing cilantro indoors, it’s best to plant seeds because cilantro doesn’t transplant well. Plant them 1-2 inches apart, and they’ll germinate in 7-10 days. Thin the seedlings so they’re 3-4 inches apart. Cilantro grows quickly, so harvest it frequently. Pruning will extend its harvesting stage. Some people think cilantro tastes like soap, but I …
When used correctly, Epsom salt can be beneficial for palm trees. Epsom salt for palm trees can help treat and prevent magnesium deficiency. However, using only Epsom salt is not enough. Palm trees need other nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium they get from commercial fertilizers. Are the leaves of your precious palm trees slowly …
Simply put, to grow potatoes indoors, find a container that’s 16 inches wide and tall. Leave your seed potatoes by a window until they grow sprouts. Add 6 inches of potting mix to your container, place the potatoes on top, and cover them with another 6 inches of potting mix. Water regularly. Wondering how to …
Here are the steps in the nutshell: Fill a 1-foot-deep container with well-draining potting soil. Mix in 1.5 tablespoons of 14-14-14 controlled-release fertilizer. Water the soil thoroughly. Transplant the seedling. Keep the soil moist. Regularly apply 15-30-15 fertilizer. Harvest brussels sprouts when they’re 1-2 inches in diameter. Love Brussels Sprouts? Grow Your Own! People seem …
Did you buy a new tractor? Did you only get a receipt upon purchase? You aren’t the only one! A lot of dedicated gardeners eventually upgrade their work equipment with a garden tractor. But they quickly learn that buying a tractor is nothing like buying a car. There is no paperwork involved! You only get …
Many of you have asked me how to hang plants from ceiling and wall. It’s nice to compliment your interior with greenery, but are potted plants the only option? Indoor plants are known to boost your health and brighten up a room. They’re even better when they’re placed in an original way. That’s why I …
