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There is a symbiotic relationship between microbes and plant life in a natural soil environment. Plants like grass, trees and food crops depend on microorganisms in...
Maintaining stable greenhouse temperatures during seasonal changes keeps growers on their toes year-round. When correctly designed and installed, passive (natural) and active (mechanical) ventilation systems help...
Common Name: Passion Flowers Light: High light with at least 4 hours of sun each day. Best Temperature: 60ºF (16ºC) or warmer. Water and Humidity: Keep the soil...
I am a big proponent of analyzing your growing conditions and acquiring plants that are well-suited to the environment you can easily and routinely provide. Sometimes,...
Nutrient recycling in soil is generally performed by microorganisms. Both beneficial soil fungi and beneficial soil bacteria are the main players. Soil microbes will exist in large numbers in...
Organic lawn care means different things to different people. Some people see organic lawn care as simply using natural and organic materials while completely avoiding chemicals...
Many hobby greenhouse growers have installed misting systems to maintain better control over the environmental conditions in their greenhouse. Misting systems are effective greenhouse devices because...
Two hundred years ago the soil contained 3000 gigatons of carbon, now half the carbon in the soil has been released into the atmosphere as carbon...
Keeping a greenhouse cool throughout the summer heat can be a difficult task. To keep the plants within a greenhouse happy and healthy, a horticulturist must...
Flushing hydroponic systems is done to remove deposits of general dirt, salt precipitates and algae from the root zone, medium and other system parts. Pay particular...
Planting Sweet Peppers and Basil You may be wondering whether you should you plant seeds or just go ahead and buy the pepper plants? Unless you...
There are many fruit-bearing trees and plants that do quite well in a greenhouse or on a windowsill. These are six fruits than can be grown...
A Beginners Guide to Greenhouses If you are interested in extending your growing season, growing year round or growing plants that don’t normally survive in your...
The Golden Curls Willow, Salix matsudana tortuosa also called Corkscrew Willow by some, is a fun and interesting tree with an elegant and graceful appearance. Golden...
