07 May 2005

Looking after houseplants is not difficult, but some may need special attention. Buy plants with a specific care label with a botanical name on it. This helps you identify the three key elements your plant needs to grow, and therefore where it... mehr...

12 May 2004

When to water: if the soil feels dry 3 to 4 inches below the surface.  when plants are drooping. water container plants daily. The best time to water is in the early morning. The second best time is in late afternoon or early... mehr...

Bonsai

12 May 2004

The history of bonsai goes back countless ages, with the first evidence of small potted trees showing up in Egyptian tombs over 2000 years ago. Records show Indian herbalists keeping prized plants dwarfed in containers to increase their mobility... mehr...

How to recognize poisonous houseplants

12 May 2004

Gift plants make festive contributions to your overall decor, but they can be potential hazards to children and pets. Some plants are poisonous and can cause serious illness and, in rare cases, death. The first step toward preventing plant... mehr...

12 May 2004

If you use those handy peat pots to start your seeds, you can simply plant the whole pot when the time comes to move the seedlings outside. This is good news for the plants' roots, since they don't have to be disturbed in the process. However,... mehr...

11 May 2004

A soil horizon is a layer of soil, approximately parallel to the soil surface, with distinct characteristics produced by soil-forming processes. The physical and chemical characteristics observed within the soil profile are the basis for... mehr...

11 May 2004

45% Mineral Matter (from rocks)  5% Organic Matter (dead & living plant/animal material)  25% Air  25% Water  mehr...

11 May 2004

Soils are combinations of SAND, SILT and CLAY particles classified by size: SAND: large, gritty, minerals resistant to weathering.  SILT: much smaller size, smooth, fine textured.  CLAY: smallest size, very porous and readily... mehr...

11 May 2004

What is Soil Fertility? Farmers have known for a very long time that certain substances, when added to the soil, improve production. These are now called fertilisers. For reasons of cost and ease of use, chemical fertilisers have replaced... mehr...

11 May 2004

Plant nutrients, divided into macronutrients and micronutrients are indistinguishable, whether they are from organic or chemical sources. All must be water soluble in order to enter plant root systems. Macronutrients are nitrogen (N), phosphate... mehr...