by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jul 23, 2010 | gardening101
The terms “hybrid” and “open pollinated” plants are used as if every gardener knows what they mean. Further, people seem to engage in passionate debate about which type of plant is better and the shortcomings of the other type. I will not...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jul 21, 2010 | gardening101
You may be asking yourself why do I need a soil test? I always put the same fertilizer down at this time of year, so why waste the money? Well, by not spending $15 for a soil test, you may be wasting a lot of money on the wrong fertilizer. Worse, you may be...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jul 20, 2010 | gardening101
It is 103 degrees outside my window in Texas. We have another two months of close to 100 degree temperatures to go. It doesn’t get very bearable outside until October. It seems an odd time, then, to talk about planning a landscape. What plants work? Now,...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jul 13, 2010 | gardening101
Starting a new garden can be daunting. It needn’t be, though. Take a few simple steps, do them correctly, and you are ready to plant your seeds. What steps, you ask? These steps: Chose a site Plan your garden Prepare the Soil Add Organic Matter Irrigation and...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jul 7, 2010 | Farm safety, gardening101
Pesticides always seem to be in the news, and they are never portrayed favorably. While it is certainly true that reducing the amount of pesticides used benefits the environment, some use is necessary if we wish to have food, safe homes, and healthy families. It is...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jun 27, 2010 | gardening101
Weed Executioner. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Gardeners have fought weeds as long as gardeners have planted gardens. All weeds are not created equal, however, and all weed killing products are not created equal. The first choice you must make is whether to use a...
