How to maintain good soil for planting vegtables?
Im thinking of planting some tomatoes and/or cucumbers. I was just wondering what are some good ways of keeping your soil good or what you can do to help the vegetables grow better. I heard people put food scraps like orange peels in the soil but im not sure. I am also from Australia and its quite hot here should i move the plants into shade if it gets too hot or..? All answers would be appreciated!
Answer:
Over time...you can build your soil's fertility by amending it with organic matter such as compost from kitchen scraps...grass clippings...leaf mold...greensand...and wood ash.
No worries if you don't have access to all of them.
Just add what you have to the soil or buy what you don't' have on hand.
IMO...dried cow manure is probably the best overall value for improving and maintaining soil fertility...tilth...and friability.
How to catch a their for stealing expensive potted plants?
Today in the morning I just saw that my 2 of my expensive plants are gone. These are like good luck plants and all that. We reckon the thief is gonna sell at the Sunday market. Tomorrow we're gonna check it out to see if it is there. Other than that, any ways to catch the thief? Thanks I appreciate it a lot!!
Guys I know I have to get a camera im asking if there are any chances to find them.
Answer:
Surveillance cameras, however, just curious. If you see it tomorrow, how do you prove it's yours?
How to get rid of chipmunks without harming them?
I have chipmunk holes all over my yard and I heard that they can cause serious damage. I do not want to kill them though. Are there any ways anybody has tried that actually worked? And some that did not work? Thanks.
Answer:
chipmunks do not dig holes in dirt,,,they are much like a mouse,,they live in sm spaces in bldgs,trees etc,,u may have moles or pocket gophers
How to make a bouquet of flowers smell good?
So I bought two bouquets of flowers today (roses and wildflowers) but they dont smell very good. Is there anything homemade that I can spray on them to make them smell good?
Answer:
Try fabreeze. It smells good, like flowers.
How to keep grass clippings from blowing onto coloured garden mulch?
I use an edge trimmer for the grass around my garden, and every time I use it, the grass clippings blow onto my red garden mulch. Is there an easy way to prevent this and/or remove the grass clippings? (It looks messy).
Answer:
put them in a cage
How to look after a hibiscus over winter?
I bought a hibiscus a few weeks ago and it's still in the pot. It will be winter where I am in a few months time and I am very reluctant to plant it now.
I lost the last hibiscus I planted a few years ago due to frost and covering it didn't help either.
Can I keep it in the pot in a sheltered position until Spring time?
Answer:
Move the plant inside before daytime temperatures fall below 45 degrees. Hibiscus are tropical plants that will not survive freezing temperatures. Exposure to temperatures below 50 degrees can stress them. Transplant the hibiscus into a 10- to 12-inch pot. Use regular houseplant potting soil. Place a layer of gravel in the bottom of the pot for good drainage.
Place in a bright location that gets strong morning or afternoon sun. Hibiscus will also grow well over the winter in artificial light. Maintain a temperature above 50 degrees. Hibiscus will not bloom during the winter months if exposed to cold temperatures. They will bloom and thrive at normal room temperatures.
Water when soil is dry to the touch. Water before the soil is dry below the surface, but not at the first sign of surface dryness; wait until the soil looks and feels dry. Fertilize regularly. Apply a water-soluble fertilizer once a month diluted to half the manufacturer's recommended strength. Cut off flowers after they fade, but don't cut the plant back before bringing indoors.
How to repel bees when you need to do work outside?
I have to do some work outside and trim plants. The whole place is next to a rose bush and is attracting bees of different types. WHat can i spray or put on myself that will cause to repel?
Answer:
Cover the rose bush while you are working so the bees wont come to it and bother you .
How to eliminate thistles in a rock garden?
We have rocks instead of mulch and the thistles are growing rapidly. What can we do to get rid of them?
Answer:
Cut the thistle at the ground, with a shovel, below the leaves, and it will die...
If you leave any kind of leaf it will grow back..
How to grow white top pitcher plant from seed?
Hello! I have three white top pitcher seeds and i was hoping someone could explain what to do? I know u have to put them in the fridge or something
Thanks!
Answer:
Putting them in the freezer fools the seed into thinking winter is here. When you take it out and plant them,your fooling them into believing spring has in fact sprung! Good Luck.
How to protect plants just put out?
I just put out some seedlings for tomatoes and peppers and we are forecasted to have a few days (about 2-3) of near freezing lows. How can I protect the seedlings and do I need to do anything if it is a dew days of cold and lows about 34-35 degrees? Thanks.
Answer:
Watchdog is right you'd be better off waiting till Mothersday before you start planting any cold sensitive plants in your garden. But if you want to try and make an attempt to save your tomatoes/peppers you could cover them with plastic supermarket bags and weigh the bags down with rocks.
