tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40360851340261714982024-03-06T00:06:30.310-08:00reppis.blogspot.comadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03883815773301280215noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036085134026171498.post-8509353401949698872017-07-31T06:34:00.001-07:002017-07-31T09:56:33.410-07:00Pallet Gardening Canmore Community Gardening Society<img src="http://canmorecommunitygardening.org/wp-content/uploads/blogger/-Z8K5sXVVh7g/TiYM8azlBZI/AAAAAAAAAKs/0Fs_eZiyJKE/s1600/IMG_0047.jpg" title="Pallet Gardening Canmore Community Gardening Society" alt="Pallet Gardening Canmore Community Gardening Society" width="100%" height="auto"><p>Keep Southern California Gardens Well Watered in AugustAugust is the hottest month of the entire year in southern California so it is important to keep vegetables, flowers and trees well watered especially as they continue to bloom and produce.Be Normal water Smart: Start using a drip irrigation system to drinking water plants and trees. There is no point in watering leaves. Normal water longer, more deeply and less often rather than applying a quick daily spray.Plant Cool Season Fruit and vegetables in Pots: Wait until the end of the month and then plant cool season veg seed products in pots. Included in these are broccoli, Brussel sprouts cabbage, celery, kale, chard, onions and shallots. You can flower them in the ground, but the garden soil must be placed moist and receive some shade throughout the day. Radishes, carrots and beet seeds can go directly into the garden.Place Cool Season Flowers: Plant fall annuals including calendula, cineraria, dianthus, delphiniums, Iceland poppies, pansies, snapdragon and stock later in August. They'll give your garden color for another several months.Mow Regular: Lawns grow quickly during summer time. Make sure turf blades continue to be at least an inches long after mowing. Longer blades protect the earth from warmth and normal water evaporation.Time For Indoor Plant Maintenance: Wash dirt from indoor plant leaves with hot water. Remove inactive leaves. Repot plants with potting soil. If the vegetation are too big to repot, add potting mixture to existing ground.<b><img src="http://canmorecommunitygardening.org/wp-content/uploads/blogger/-Z8K5sXVVh7g/TiYM8azlBZI/AAAAAAAAAKs/0Fs_eZiyJKE/s1600/IMG_0047.jpg" title="Pallet Gardening Canmore Community Gardening Society" alt="Pallet Gardening Canmore Community Gardening Society" width="100%" height="auto"></b><p>Get Rid of Aphids on Rose Bushes Naturally: Ways to remove aphids rely upon the level of infestation. First, try by using a strong blast of normal water from a garden hose to knock off of the insects. If they come back, bath each leave with gentle soap and normal water. Aphids prefer to cover in cool, dark places. Remove focused limbs from the guts of the bush to encourage air flow. Also, remove inactive flowers. They are really another covering place for aphids.Soak Your Compost Pile: If you maintain your own compost pile, give it a good soaking several times during August. Summer season heat will dry compost hemorrhoids. Watering will encourage the organic materials to decompose. Cover the pile after every soaking to keep carefully the pile moist longer.Slug and Snail Cover: Strawberries are a delicacy for slugs, snails and tablet pests (rolly pollies). These pests hold out before berries are almost ripe before digging in. While they remain growing, keep the strawberries off the bottom. Place them on solid wood planks, on slippery cans--anything that makes it difficult for the pests to reach them.Give Your Yard a Tropical Look: Banana trees can thrive in Southern California. They are able to reach as high as 25 feet and can start producing berry a year or more after planting. The ground round the trunk should be well drained but retained moist. Banana trees and shrubs should be planted in the warmest part of your yard--with the most sun and guarded from wind. Trees can survive in sub-freezing temperature for some time. To be safe, wrap the trunk with a blanket if very cold temperatures are predicted.</p>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03883815773301280215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036085134026171498.post-4938289302709177952017-07-31T06:34:00.000-07:002017-07-31T09:56:33.402-07:00The best benefit of gardening? Improving our mental health The<img src="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/Gardening/7oct/Wheelbarrow-in-Garden-xlarge.jpg" title="The best benefit of gardening? Improving our mental health The " alt="The best benefit of gardening? Improving our mental health The " width="100%" height="auto"><p>Keep Southern California Gardens Well Watered in AugustAugust is the hottest month of the entire year in southern California so it is important to keep fruit and vegetables, flowers and trees and shrubs well watered especially as they continue steadily to blossom and produce.Be Drinking water Smart: Employ a drip irrigation system to normal water plants and trees. There is absolutely no point in watering leaves. Normal water longer, deeper and less often rather than applying an instant daily spray.Plant Cool Season Vegetables in Pots: Hang on before end of the month and then seed cool season veg seeds in pots. These include broccoli, Brussel sprouts cabbage, celery, kale, chard, onions and shallots. You may place them in the ground, but the land must be placed moist and receive some shade throughout the day. Radishes, carrots and beet seed products can go straight into the garden.Seed Cool Season Flowers: Plant land annuals including calendula, cineraria, dianthus, delphiniums, Iceland poppies, pansies, snapdragon and stock later in August. They'll give your garden color for another several months.Mow Weekly: Lawns develop quickly during summer time. Make sure lawn blades continue to be at least an inches long after mowing. Longer cutting blades protect the dirt from warmth and drinking water evaporation.Time For Indoor Seed Maintenance: Wash dust from indoor plant leaves with warm water. Remove lifeless leaves. Repot crops with potting soil. If the vegetation are too big to repot, add potting blend to existing soil.<b><img src="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/Gardening/7oct/Wheelbarrow-in-Garden-xlarge.jpg" title="The best benefit of gardening? Improving our mental health The " alt="The best benefit of gardening? Improving our mental health The " width="100%" height="auto"></b><p>Get Rid of Aphids on Rose Bushes Naturally: Ways to remove aphids depend on the amount of infestation. First, try by using a strong stream of water from a garden hose to knock from the insects. If indeed they return, bath each leave with slight soap and drinking water. Aphids like to cover in cool, dark places. Remove focused limbs from the guts of the bush to encourage air flow. Also, remove lifeless flowers. They are simply another concealing place for aphids.Soak Your Compost Pile: If you sustain your own compost pile, give it a good soaking several times during August. Warmer summer months heat will dry compost piles. Watering will encourage the organic and natural materials to decompose. Cover the pile after each soaking to keep the pile moist longer.Slug and Snail Security: Strawberries are a delicacy for slugs, snails and tablet insects (rolly pollies). These pests wait around before berries are almost ripe before digging in. While they remain growing, keep carefully the strawberries off the bottom. Place them on real wood planks, on slippery cans--anything that means it is problematic for the pests to reach them.Give Your Yard a Tropical Look: Banana trees can thrive in Southern California. They can reach of up to 25 feet and will start producing super fruit a year or more after planting. The earth about the trunk should be well drained but placed moist. Banana trees should be planted in the warmest region of your yard--with the most sun and safeguarded from wind. Trees can survive in sub-freezing temps for a short while. To be safe, wrap the trunk with a blanket if cold temperatures are forecasted.</p>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03883815773301280215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036085134026171498.post-37412066066930027502017-07-30T06:34:00.003-07:002017-07-31T09:56:33.393-07:00Berkeley is leading the way in edible gardening, according to Sunset39;s<img src="http://www.berkeleyside.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/veggies-004371b_1-1024x768.jpg" title="Berkeley is leading the way in edible gardening, according to Sunset39;s " alt="Berkeley is leading the way in edible gardening, according to Sunset39;s " width="100%" height="auto"><p>Keep Southern California Backyards Well Watered in AugustAugust is the latest month of the year in southern California so it's important to keep fruit and vegetables, flowers and trees well watered especially as they continue steadily to bloom and produce.Be Water Smart: Utilize a drip irrigation system to normal water plants and trees. There is absolutely no point in watering leaves. Water longer, deeper and less often rather than applying an instant daily spray.Place Cool Season Fruit and vegetables in Pots: Hold out until the end of the month and then place cool season veggie seed products in pots. These include broccoli, Brussel sprouts cabbage, celery, kale, chard, onions and shallots. You can flower them in the bottom, but the soil must be maintained moist and acquire some shade during the day. Radishes, carrots and beet seeds can go straight into the garden.Vegetable Cool Season Blooms: Plant show up annuals including calendula, cineraria, dianthus, delphiniums, Iceland poppies, pansies, snapdragon and stock later in August. They'll give your garden color for another several months.Mow Weekly: Lawns grow quickly during summertime. Make sure grass blades remain at least an inches long after mowing. Longer rotor blades protect the garden soil from heat and water evaporation.Time For Indoor Vegetable Maintenance: Wash dust from indoor flower leaves with tepid to warm water. Remove lifeless leaves. Repot plant life with planting medium. If the vegetation are too large to repot, add potting combination to existing earth.<b><img src="http://www.berkeleyside.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/veggies-004371b_1-1024x768.jpg" title="Berkeley is leading the way in edible gardening, according to Sunset39;s " alt="Berkeley is leading the way in edible gardening, according to Sunset39;s " width="100%" height="auto"></b><p>Remove Aphids on Rose Bushes Naturally: Ways to remove aphids be based upon the amount of infestation. First, try by using a strong blast of drinking water from a hose to knock off the insects. If indeed they returning, bath each leave with light soap and water. Aphids like to cover in cool, dark places. Remove focused limbs from the guts of the bush to encourage air circulation. Also, remove deceased flowers. They may be another covering place for aphids.Soak Your Compost Pile: If you maintain your own compost pile, give it a good soaking several times during August. Summer months heat tends to dry out compost piles. Watering will encourage the organic materials to decompose. Cover the pile after every soaking to keep the pile moist longer.Slug and Snail Protection: Strawberries are a delicacy for slugs, snails and supplement pests (rolly pollies). These pests hang on until the berries are almost ripe before digging in. While they remain growing, keep carefully the strawberries off the bottom. Place them on solid wood planks, on slippery cans--anything that makes it difficult for the pests to attain them.Give Your Backyard a Tropical Look: Banana trees and shrubs can thrive in Southern California. They are able to reach as high as 25 feet and can start producing berries a year or more after planting. The garden soil around the trunk should be well drained but retained moist. Banana trees and shrubs should be planted in the warmest portion of your yard--with the most sun and shielded from wind. Trees and shrubs may survive in sub-freezing heat for a short while. To be safe, cover the trunk with a blanket if cold temperatures are forecasted.</p>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03883815773301280215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036085134026171498.post-74465257784646039532017-07-30T06:34:00.002-07:002017-07-31T09:56:33.385-07:00How To Start A Vegetable Garden<img src="http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/a-vegetable-garden1.jpg" title="How To Start A Vegetable Garden" alt="How To Start A Vegetable Garden" width="100%" height="auto"><p>Keep Southern California Backyards Well Watered in AugustAugust is the latest month of the year in southern California so it's important to keep fruit and vegetables, flowers and trees well watered especially as they continue to blossom and produce.Be Drinking water Smart: Utilize a drip irrigation system to water plants and trees and shrubs. There is absolutely no point in watering leaves. Normal water longer, deeper and less often instead of applying an instant daily spray.Plant Cool Season Vegetables in Pots: Hold out until the end of the month and then place cool season vegetable seed products in pots. Included in these are broccoli, Brussel sprouts cabbage, celery, kale, chard, onions and shallots. You are able to flower them in the bottom, but the garden soil must be retained moist and receive some shade throughout the day. Radishes, carrots and beet seeds can go straight into the garden.Seed Cool Season Blossoms: Plant fall annuals including calendula, cineraria, dianthus, delphiniums, Iceland poppies, pansies, snapdragon and stock later in August. They'll give your garden color for the next several months.Mow Weekly: Lawns expand quickly during summer time. Make sure grass blades continue to be at least an inch long after mowing. Longer blades protect the ground from temperature and drinking water evaporation.Time For Indoor Place Maintenance: Wash dust particles from indoor seed leaves with tepid to warm water. Remove deceased leaves. Repot plant life with planting medium. If the plant life are too big to repot, add potting mix to existing earth.<b><img src="http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/a-vegetable-garden1.jpg" title="How To Start A Vegetable Garden" alt="How To Start A Vegetable Garden" width="100%" height="auto"></b><p>Get Rid of Aphids on Rose Bushes Naturally: Ways to remove aphids be based upon the level of infestation. First, try utilizing a strong blast of drinking water from a hose to knock off the insects. If they returning, bath each leave with light soap and water. Aphids like to conceal in cool, dark places. Remove focused limbs from the guts of the bush to encourage air blood flow. Also, remove useless flowers. They are another covering place for aphids.Soak Your Compost Pile: In the event that you sustain your own compost pile, give it a good soaking several times during August. Summer season heat will dry out compost piles. Watering will encourage the organic and natural materials to decompose. Cover the pile after each soaking to keep the pile moist much longer.Slug and Snail Safeguard: Strawberries are a delicacy for slugs, snails and tablet pests (rolly pollies). These pests hold out until the berries are almost ripe before digging in. While they remain growing, keep carefully the strawberries off the ground. Place them on solid wood boards, on slippery cans--anything that makes it problematic for the pests to attain them.Give Your Backyard a Tropical Look: Banana trees and shrubs can prosper in Southern California. They can reach as high as 25 feet and will start producing fruits a year or even more after planting. The garden soil around the trunk should be well drained but held moist. Banana trees should be planted in the warmest portion of your yard--with the most sun and covered from wind. Trees and shrubs may survive in sub-freezing temperature ranges for some time. To be safe, wrap the trunk with a blanket if cold temperatures are forecasted.</p>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03883815773301280215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036085134026171498.post-57961948792667171222017-07-30T06:34:00.001-07:002017-07-31T09:56:33.378-07:00File:Gardening.jpg Wikipedia<img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c3/Gardening.jpg" title="File:Gardening.jpg Wikipedia" alt="File:Gardening.jpg Wikipedia" width="100%" height="auto"><p>Keep Southern California Gardens Well Watered in AugustAugust is the hottest month of the year in southern California so it's important to keep fruit and vegetables, flowers and trees well watered especially as they continue steadily to flower and produce.Be Drinking water Smart: Use a drip irrigation system to drinking water plants and trees and shrubs. There is absolutely no point in watering leaves. Water longer, much deeper and less often rather than applying an instant daily spray.Seed Cool Season Vegetables in Pots: Wait around until the end of the month and then place cool season veg seed products in pots. Included in these are broccoli, Brussel sprouts cabbage, celery, kale, chard, onions and shallots. You are able to flower them in the bottom, but the land must be placed moist and obtain some shade during the day. Radishes, carrots and beet seeds can go directly into the garden.Plant Cool Season Bouquets: Plant street to redemption annuals including calendula, cineraria, dianthus, delphiniums, Iceland poppies, pansies, snapdragon and stock later in August. They'll give your garden color for the next several months.Mow Weekly: Lawns grow quickly during summer months. Make sure grass blades continue to be at least an inch long after mowing. Longer blades protect the soil from heating and normal water evaporation.Time For Indoor Place Maintenance: Wash dust from indoor plant leaves with tepid to warm water. Remove dead leaves. Repot crops with planting medium. If the plant life are too big to repot, add potting mixture to existing dirt.<b><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c3/Gardening.jpg" title="File:Gardening.jpg Wikipedia" alt="File:Gardening.jpg Wikipedia" width="100%" height="auto"></b><p>Remove Aphids on Rose Bushes Naturally: Ways to remove aphids rely upon the amount of infestation. First, try by using a strong blast of normal water from a garden hose to knock off of the insects. If they give back, bath each leave with gentle soap and water. Aphids prefer to hide in cool, dark places. Remove concentrated limbs from the guts of the bush to encourage air blood flow. Also, remove lifeless flowers. They may be another hiding place for aphids.Soak Your Compost Pile: If you maintain your own compost pile, give it a good soaking many times during August. Summertime heat tends to dry compost hemorrhoids. Watering will encourage the organic materials to decompose. Cover the pile after every soaking to keep carefully the pile moist longer.Slug and Snail Safeguard: Strawberries are a delicacy for slugs, snails and supplement bugs (rolly pollies). These pests wait around before berries are almost ripe before digging in. While they remain growing, keep the strawberries off the ground. Place them on solid wood planks, on slippery cans--anything that means it is difficult for the pests to attain them.Give Your Lawn a Tropical Look: Banana trees can prosper in Southern California. They can reach as high as 25 feet and can start producing berry a year or more after planting. The dirt surrounding the trunk should be well drained but placed moist. Banana trees and shrubs should be planted in the warmest section of your yard--with the most sun and protected from wind. Trees may survive in sub-freezing temps for some time. To be safe, cover the trunk with a blanket if cold temperatures are forecasted.</p>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03883815773301280215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036085134026171498.post-53520997935399773242017-07-30T06:34:00.000-07:002017-07-31T09:56:33.310-07:00bag gardening – CONTAINER GARDENING<img src="https://containergardening.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/p1080707.jpg" title="bag gardening – CONTAINER GARDENING" alt="bag gardening – CONTAINER GARDENING" width="100%" height="auto"><p>Keep Southern California Backyards Well Watered in AugustAugust is the latest month of the entire year in southern California so it is important to keep vegetables, flowers and trees and shrubs well watered especially as they continue steadily to flower and produce.Be Normal water Smart: Make use of a drip irrigation system to normal water plants and trees and shrubs. There is no point in watering leaves. Drinking water longer, more deeply and less often instead of applying a quick daily spray.Plant Cool Season Vegetables in Pots: Hold out before end of the month and then seed cool season vegetable seeds in pots. These include broccoli, Brussel sprouts cabbage, celery, kale, chard, onions and shallots. You can plant them in the ground, but the ground must be placed moist and receive some shade during the day. Radishes, carrots and beet seed products can go straight into the garden.Seed Cool Season Blossoms: Plant fall season annuals including calendula, cineraria, dianthus, delphiniums, Iceland poppies, pansies, snapdragon and stock later in August. They'll give your garden color for another several months.Mow Weekly: Lawns expand quickly during summer. Make sure lawn blades stay at least an inch long after mowing. Longer blades protect the land from high temperature and water evaporation.Time For Indoor Vegetable Maintenance: Wash particles from indoor plant leaves with warm water. Remove inactive leaves. Repot vegetation with planting medium. If the plants are too big to repot, add potting mix to existing ground.<b><img src="https://containergardening.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/p1080707.jpg" title="bag gardening – CONTAINER GARDENING" alt="bag gardening – CONTAINER GARDENING" width="100%" height="auto"></b><p>Remove Aphids on Rose Bushes Naturally: Ways to remove aphids depend on the amount of infestation. First, try using a strong stream of drinking water from a garden hose to knock off of the insects. If indeed they gain, bath each leave with light soap and water. Aphids prefer to cover in cool, dark places. Remove focused limbs from the guts of the bush to encourage air circulation. Also, remove deceased flowers. They are simply another covering place for aphids.Soak Your Compost Pile: If you maintain your own compost pile, give it a good soaking several times during August. Summer time heat tends to dry compost piles. Watering will encourage the organic materials to decompose. Cover the pile after every soaking to keep carefully the pile moist longer.Slug and Snail Coverage: Strawberries are a delicacy for slugs, snails and supplement bugs (rolly pollies). These pests hang on before berries are almost ripe before digging in. While they are still growing, keep carefully the strawberries off the bottom. Place them on real wood planks, on slippery cans--anything that means it is problematic for the pests to reach them.Give Your Yard a Tropical Look: Banana trees can prosper in Southern California. They can reach up to 25 feet and can start producing berry a year or even more after planting. The land surrounding the trunk should be well drained but kept moist. Banana trees should be planted in the warmest area of your yard--with the most sun and safeguarded from wind. Trees and shrubs may survive in sub-freezing temps for a short while. To be safe, wrap the trunk with a blanket if very cold temperatures are expected.</p>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03883815773301280215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036085134026171498.post-77993678988969776432017-07-29T06:39:00.000-07:002017-07-31T09:53:32.259-07:00Family garden 2<img src="http://dcgardendesigns.co.uk/wp-content/gallery/traditional-finden/Family-garden-2.JPG" title="Family garden 2" alt="Family garden 2" width="100%" height="auto"><p>11 Useful Safe practices Tips for Your Hedge TrimmerA few elegant outdoor consultations can transform a simple home into a cozy, elegant house: Nicely trimmed hedges, a few tasteful shrubs and bushes, blossom beds, a correctly manicured lawn. A lovely garden radiates style and grace, but also wants a lot of attention and upkeep. That's why many of us use gardening tools and machinery that will speed up the process and release time.Homeowners and gardeners around Australia utilise hedge trimmers to keep hedges properly level and trimmed. Some even use trimmers to sculpt otherwise boring shrubs into fanciful characters like elephants and even real-world landmarks. Despite its convenience and versatility, one wrong move can cost an individual a limb or even their life. That's why it is important to follow a few simple rules to ensure safe trimming and cutting.1 - Do some basic readingMake certain you've read and understood the trimmer's manual, and also other pamphlets and product labels that contain warnings and instructions. An individual manual should contain everything you need to know about the hedge trimmer: specialized specifications, operational instructions, warnings and security safeguards, and the manufacturer's contact information.2 - Keep to yourselfNever operate the hedge trimmer near other people, especially children. Same goes for house animals and other pets or animals. You may expose yourself and other folks to danger. Make certain there are a distance of at least 50 to 80 foot between you and the nearest person. Usually do not provide the trimmer to anyone as a toy.3 - Dress properlyAlways wear defensive equipment and clothing prior to starting the unit. Basic protective items include: security face shield or goggles, ear protection, no-slip work gloves, steel-toed boots, long slacks, and a respirator. Usually do not wear loose clothing or any other item that might get trapped in the mechanism. Tie your hair up so that it's taken care of.4 - Sharpened and clean lower betterBefore turning it on, make sure the rotor blades are distinct and free from obstruction. Dull cutting blades are less reliable and safe and will rebound.5 - Check before you flickInspect the hedge trimmer for obvious symptoms of moisture or damage before turning it on. Repair or replace parts as needed.6 - Keep it dryIt should be a no-brainer that you shouldn't operate electric tools and machines in rainy or damp weather. Doing this might cause electric great shock, electrocuting you and destroying the trimmer. If you're out working and see storm clouds on the horizon, stop working immediately and brain for cover.7 - Use both of your handsNever attempt to operate a hedge trimmer with only 1 side, and always ensure that you use the correct grips or strap while using it. Definitely, you should keep your hands from the blades.8 - Shut it downAlways make sure the trimmer is switched off before doing maintenance, cleaning, clearing an obstruction in the tool, before plugging it in (for the corded models) or even while carrying it. Should your hedge trimmer is a battery-operated one, take away the battery before trying anything on it. Don't maintain your finger or palm on the tool to avoid accidental startup.9 - Steady as she goesWhen using a hedge trimmer, make sure you're on a firm, level surface. Don't overreach and wear slip-resistant, steel-toed boots. Never, ever before work from a ladder or excrement. For hard to attain areas, always use a scissor lift up or an equal.10 - Stay sharpFor no reason in the event you operate a hedge trimmer while intoxicated. Alcohol isn't the thing you can't consume before working -- any material that may impair your perception, hearing and capacity to focus like over-the-counter medication shouldn't be considered as well.11 - Take a breakAlways take repeated breaks, especially during prolonged operation. The vibration brought on by the hedge trimmer might cause a disorder called Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome. Once the damage has totally developed, it is irreversible. Damage to the hand's nerve endings will lead to reduced dexterity and impaired electric motor skills.Hedge trimmers are one of many gardening tools that we use to keep our gardens and lawns in a clean beautiful state. In addition they save a lot of time and effort which could be used for something leisurely like reading a booklet or listening to a new album.</p>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03883815773301280215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036085134026171498.post-60846711023018111012017-07-29T06:34:00.001-07:002017-07-31T09:56:33.367-07:00Amateur gardeners inspired by TV being turfed off overgrown allotments<img src="http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02431/gardening_2431633b.jpg" title="Amateur gardeners inspired by TV being turfed off overgrown allotments " alt="Amateur gardeners inspired by TV being turfed off overgrown allotments " width="100%" height="auto"><p>Keep Southern California Backyards Well Watered in AugustAugust is the hottest month of the entire year in southern California so it's important to keep vegetables, flowers and trees and shrubs well watered especially as they continue steadily to bloom and produce.Be Drinking water Smart: Employ a drip irrigation system to normal water plants and trees. There is no point in watering leaves. Water longer, further and less often instead of applying a quick daily spray.Vegetable Cool Season Vegetables in Pots: Hold out until the end of the month and then seed cool season veggie seed products in pots. Included in these are broccoli, Brussel sprouts cabbage, celery, kale, chard, onions and shallots. You are able to grow them in the bottom, but the earth must be stored moist and acquire some shade throughout the day. Radishes, carrots and beet seed products can go straight into the garden.Vegetable Cool Season Blooms: Plant land annuals including calendula, cineraria, dianthus, delphiniums, Iceland poppies, pansies, snapdragon and stock later in August. They'll give your garden color for another several months.Mow Weekly: Lawns expand quickly during summer time. Make sure turf blades stay at least an inches long after mowing. Longer rotor blades protect the earth from heat and water evaporation.Time For Indoor Plant Maintenance: Wash dust particles from indoor place leaves with warm water. Remove deceased leaves. Repot crops with planting medium. If the vegetation are too big to repot, add potting mixture to existing soil.<b><img src="http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02431/gardening_2431633b.jpg" title="Amateur gardeners inspired by TV being turfed off overgrown allotments " alt="Amateur gardeners inspired by TV being turfed off overgrown allotments " width="100%" height="auto"></b><p>Get Rid of Aphids on Rose Bushes Naturally: Techniques to remove aphids depend on the level of infestation. First, try by using a strong blast of water from a hose to knock from the insects. If indeed they return, bath each leave with minor soap and drinking water. Aphids prefer to hide in cool, dark places. Remove concentrated limbs from the center of the bush to encourage air blood circulation. Also, remove lifeless flowers. They are simply another covering place for aphids.Soak Your Compost Pile: If you sustain your own compost pile, give it a good soaking many times during August. Summertime heat tends to dry compost piles. Watering will encourage the organic and natural materials to decompose. Cover the pile after every soaking to keep carefully the pile moist much longer.Slug and Snail Protection: Strawberries are a delicacy for slugs, snails and pill pests (rolly pollies). These pests hang on until the berries are almost ripe before digging in. While they remain growing, keep the strawberries off the bottom. Place them on solid wood boards, on slippery cans--anything that makes it difficult for the pests to attain them.Give Your Lawn a Tropical Look: Banana trees can thrive in Southern California. They are able to reach of up to 25 feet and will start producing fruit a year or more after planting. The soil round the trunk should be well drained but retained moist. Banana trees and shrubs should be planted in the warmest part of your yard--with the most sun and protected from wind. Trees can survive in sub-freezing conditions for a short while. To be safe, wrap the trunk with a blanket if very cold temperatures are predicted.</p>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03883815773301280215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036085134026171498.post-13548198258918176532017-07-29T06:34:00.000-07:002017-07-31T09:56:33.354-07:00Square foot gardening is traditionally raised in beds. There is less<img src="http://neighborbyneighbor.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/square-foot-gardening.jpg" title="Square foot gardening is traditionally raised in beds. There is less " alt="Square foot gardening is traditionally raised in beds. There is less " width="100%" height="auto"><p>Keep Southern California Landscapes Well Watered in AugustAugust is the hottest month of the year in southern California so it's important to keep fruit and vegetables, flowers and trees and shrubs well watered especially as they continue steadily to blossom and produce.Be Normal water Smart: Utilize a drip irrigation system to water plants and trees and shrubs. There is no point in watering leaves. Drinking water longer, more deeply and less often rather than applying a quick daily spray.Place Cool Season Vegetables in Pots: Wait until the end of the month and then plant cool season vegetable seeds in pots. These include broccoli, Brussel sprouts cabbage, celery, kale, chard, onions and shallots. You could place them in the ground, but the ground must be kept moist and get some shade throughout the day. Radishes, carrots and beet seeds can go directly into the garden.Vegetable Cool Season Blossoms: Plant fall season annuals including calendula, cineraria, dianthus, delphiniums, Iceland poppies, pansies, snapdragon and stock later in August. They'll give your garden color for another several months.Mow Weekly: Lawns develop quickly during summer season. Make sure grass blades continue to be at least an in . long after mowing. Longer blades protect the earth from warmth and normal water evaporation.Time For Indoor Plant Maintenance: Wash dust particles from indoor plant leaves with warm water. Remove deceased leaves. Repot plants with potting soil. If the plant life are too big to repot, add potting mix to existing dirt.<b><img src="http://neighborbyneighbor.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/square-foot-gardening.jpg" title="Square foot gardening is traditionally raised in beds. There is less " alt="Square foot gardening is traditionally raised in beds. There is less " width="100%" height="auto"></b><p>Get Rid of Aphids on Rose Bushes Naturally: Techniques to remove aphids be based upon the amount of infestation. First, try utilizing a strong blast of normal water from a hose to knock off the insects. If indeed they go back, bath each leave with mild soap and normal water. Aphids like to hide in cool, dark places. Remove focused limbs from the center of the bush to encourage air flow. Also, remove inactive flowers. They can be another concealing place for aphids.Soak Your Compost Pile: In the event that you sustain your own compost pile, give it a good soaking several times during August. Summer season heat will dry out compost piles. Watering will encourage the organic materials to decompose. Cover the pile after each soaking to keep the pile moist longer.Slug and Snail Protection: Strawberries are a delicacy for slugs, snails and pill bugs (rolly pollies). These pests hang on until the berries are almost ripe before digging in. While they are still growing, keep carefully the strawberries off the bottom. Place them on real wood planks, on slippery cans--anything that makes it problematic for the pests to reach them.Give Your Backyard a Tropical Look: Banana trees and shrubs can flourish in Southern California. They are able to reach of up to 25 feet and can start producing super fruit a year or even more after planting. The soil around the trunk should be well drained but maintained moist. Banana trees and shrubs should be planted in the warmest part of your yard--with the most sun and secured from wind. Trees and shrubs can survive in sub-freezing temps for a short while. To be safe, cover the trunk with a blanket if very cold temperatures are predicted.</p>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03883815773301280215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036085134026171498.post-42307014433916842022017-07-28T06:34:00.001-07:002017-07-31T09:56:33.431-07:00Gardening and Farming All about Gardening and Farming<img src="http://d1dd4ethwnlwo2.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/AdobeStock_74386972.jpeg" title="Gardening and Farming All about Gardening and Farming" alt="Gardening and Farming All about Gardening and Farming" width="100%" height="auto"><p>Keep Southern California Landscapes Well Watered in AugustAugust is the latest month of the year in southern California so it's important to keep vegetables, flowers and trees and shrubs well watered especially as they continue steadily to flower and produce.Be Normal water Smart: Make use of a drip irrigation system to drinking water plants and trees. There is absolutely no point in watering leaves. Normal water longer, deeper and less often rather than applying a quick daily spray.Plant Cool Season Vegetables in Pots: Hang on before end of the month and then flower cool season veggie seeds in pots. These include broccoli, Brussel sprouts cabbage, celery, kale, chard, onions and shallots. You can grow them in the ground, but the land must be held moist and get some shade throughout the day. Radishes, carrots and beet seeds can go straight into the garden.Place Cool Season Flowers: Plant land annuals including calendula, cineraria, dianthus, delphiniums, Iceland poppies, pansies, snapdragon and stock later in August. They'll give your garden color for the next several months.Mow Regular: Lawns grow quickly during summertime. Make sure lawn blades stay at least an in . long after mowing. Longer blades protect the garden soil from heat and water evaporation.Time For Indoor Seed Maintenance: Wash dust particles from indoor place leaves with hot water. Remove useless leaves. Repot vegetation with potting soil. If the plants are too large to repot, add potting combination to existing dirt.<b><img src="http://d1dd4ethwnlwo2.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/AdobeStock_74386972.jpeg" title="Gardening and Farming All about Gardening and Farming" alt="Gardening and Farming All about Gardening and Farming" width="100%" height="auto"></b><p>Get Rid of Aphids on Rose Bushes Naturally: Techniques to remove aphids rely upon the amount of infestation. First, try utilizing a strong blast of water from a hose to knock off the insects. If they come back, bath each leave with gentle soap and normal water. Aphids prefer to hide in cool, dark places. Remove focused limbs from the guts of the bush to encourage air blood flow. Also, remove dead flowers. They are another hiding place for aphids.Soak Your Compost Pile: If you sustain your own compost pile, give it a good soaking many times during August. Summer season heat will dry out compost hemorrhoids. Watering will encourage the organic materials to decompose. Cover the pile after each soaking to keep carefully the pile moist much longer.Slug and Snail Safeguard: Strawberries are a delicacy for slugs, snails and supplement insects (rolly pollies). These pests wait around before berries are almost ripe before digging in. While they are still growing, keep the strawberries off the bottom. Place them on real wood boards, on slippery cans--anything that means it is difficult for the pests to attain them.Give Your Backyard a Tropical Look: Banana trees and shrubs can flourish in Southern California. They are able to reach up to 25 feet and can start producing fruit a year or even more after planting. The dirt across the trunk should be well drained but placed moist. Banana trees and shrubs should be planted in the warmest region of your yard--with the most sun and safeguarded from wind. Trees may survive in sub-freezing temperature ranges for a short while. To be safe, wrap the trunk with a blanket if very cold temperatures are forecasted.</p>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03883815773301280215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036085134026171498.post-26729221957325107082017-07-28T06:34:00.000-07:002017-07-31T09:56:33.419-07:00Biointensive Method of Gardening<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwPkPBdiVIzav5TLgzCC30AQUQQUcNI3x2snjPKeo2mN2ZCp2wOll3xrKkmPSRDmJlmIVjJiX-labP3-5fqI4f_AdZcW5TGxgV_E1QAdWlPR47ALzch813mExt5N2lvqu0fenYHVnr3gM/s1600/lettuces2.JPG" title="Biointensive Method of Gardening" alt="Biointensive Method of Gardening" width="100%" height="auto"><p>Keep Southern California Backyards Well Watered in AugustAugust is the latest month of the year in southern California so it is important to keep vegetables, flowers and trees well watered especially as they continue steadily to rose and produce.Be Water Smart: Make use of a drip irrigation system to normal water plants and trees. There is no point in watering leaves. Normal water longer, much deeper and less often rather than applying an instant daily spray.Herb Cool Season Fruit and vegetables in Pots: Wait around before end of the month and then seed cool season veggie seeds in pots. These include broccoli, Brussel sprouts cabbage, celery, kale, chard, onions and shallots. You are able to plant them in the ground, but the garden soil must be kept moist and get some shade during the day. Radishes, carrots and beet seed products can go straight into the garden.Plant Cool Season Plants: Plant fall annuals including calendula, cineraria, dianthus, delphiniums, Iceland poppies, pansies, snapdragon and stock later in August. They'll give your garden color for the next several months.Mow Regular: Lawns expand quickly during warmer summer months. Make sure turf blades continue to be at least an inches long after mowing. Longer cutting blades protect the dirt from temperature and water evaporation.Time For Indoor Place Maintenance: Wash dirt from indoor seed leaves with hot water. Remove lifeless leaves. Repot plants with planting medium. If the crops are too large to repot, add potting combine to existing dirt.<b><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwPkPBdiVIzav5TLgzCC30AQUQQUcNI3x2snjPKeo2mN2ZCp2wOll3xrKkmPSRDmJlmIVjJiX-labP3-5fqI4f_AdZcW5TGxgV_E1QAdWlPR47ALzch813mExt5N2lvqu0fenYHVnr3gM/s1600/lettuces2.JPG" title="Biointensive Method of Gardening" alt="Biointensive Method of Gardening" width="100%" height="auto"></b><p>Get Rid of Aphids on Rose Bushes Naturally: Techniques to remove aphids rely upon the amount of infestation. First, try using a strong blast of water from a hose to knock off the insects. If indeed they give back, bath each leave with slight soap and normal water. Aphids prefer to hide in cool, dark places. Remove focused limbs from the center of the bush to encourage air blood flow. Also, remove deceased flowers. They are really another covering place for aphids.Soak Your Compost Pile: If you maintain your own compost pile, give it a good soaking several times during August. Warmer summer months heat will dry out compost piles. Watering will encourage the organic materials to decompose. Cover the pile after every soaking to keep the pile moist longer.Slug and Snail Cover: Strawberries are a delicacy for slugs, snails and supplement bugs (rolly pollies). These pests wait around until the berries are almost ripe before digging in. While they are still growing, keep the strawberries off the ground. Place them on real wood boards, on slippery cans--anything that means it is problematic for the pests to attain them.Give Your Lawn a Tropical Look: Banana trees and shrubs can flourish in Southern California. They can reach up to 25 feet and will start producing berry a year or more after planting. The dirt about the trunk should be well drained but placed moist. Banana trees and shrubs should be planted in the warmest section of your yard--with the most sun and secured from wind. Trees and shrubs can survive in sub-freezing temps for a short while. To be safe, wrap the trunk with a blanket if very cold temperatures are expected.</p>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03883815773301280215noreply@blogger.com0