When you make a compost heap, you are doing what nature does all the time – turning the remains of dead plants into food for yet more plants. The rate of breakdown, however, can be accelerated by the best composting techniques. Many proprietary...
Making Your Own Compost10 When you make a compost heap, you are doing what nature does all the time – turning the remains of dead plants into food for yet more plants. The rate of breakdown, however, can be accelerated by the best composting techniques. Many proprietary compost bins are available, or you can build your own.
Organic Techniques For Growing Fruit & Vegetables5 Organic techniques of growing fruit and vegetables have been used for millennia. During the 20th century, a dependence on chemicals was built up as family farms became agribusinesses, and gardeners were bombarded with promotions that persuaded them that an arsenal was required in the garden if they were to grow plants successfully.
How to Test the Texture of Your SoilBefore you start to plant your fruit and vegetables in your garden- learn what type of soil you are dealing with. The best way to know is to apply the texture test.
Feeding Vegetables & FruitPlants, like people, thrive on a balanced diet. Just as a well-planned meal contains proteins, vitamins and carbohydrates, so a well-tended soil is rich in all the foods – nutrients and elements – that plants need to survive and thrive.
The Inorganic ApproachAn alternative approach to feeding plants is to use soluble salts of the various mineral elements required by plants.
Storing and Using FertilisersIt is cheaper to buy fertilisers in bulk than in small quantities, but you need to store them properly- learn how.
Correcting soil PHLearn how to correct your soil PH level if it is too acidic or too alkaline- this will ensure your plants the best possible chances to grow.
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