Click picture to enlarge Materials needed to build a light rack: 6 10’lengths of ” PVC pipe 6 ” PVC caps 24 ” PVC T’s 6 ” PVC L’s 6 ” PVC 4-ways Hacksaw PVC cement 2 48″ fluorescent light fixtures and bulbs Start the project by cutting the 10′ lengths of PVC into smaller […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: 3 6′-8′ bamboo stakes Bamboo lashing cord Scissors This simple bamboo trellis is ideal for growing sweet peas. You can build it in just a few minutes. Click picture to enlarge Lay two 6 or 8′ bamboo stakes on the ground as shown, at a 15 degree angle. […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: Bleach Large plastic tub Stiff scrub brush Most pots can be reused over and over. Save for washing only those pots that are in very good condition. Discard any plastic pots that are cracked or otherwise damaged. Damaged clay pots can be broken up and used as drainage […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: 6 8′ lengths of 2″x2″ cedar 6 8′ lengths of 1″x2″ cedar 3′ wide galvanized wire fencing 16 3″ galvanized wood screws 32 1-3/4″ galvanized wood screws 2 3″ galvanized hinges Hammer Hand saw or chop saw Staple gun Drill with a philips head bit Wire cutters This […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: Digging fork or spade Pruning shears Wooden crate or plastic tub Peat moss or sand Fungicide dust If you live where winter temperatures fall below 10 degrees F or in areas of high precipitation, lift your dahlias in fall and store them indoors for the winter. Wait until […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: Hand pruners Wax or Elmer’s glue It’s important to do some routine pruning prior to planting a bare root rose to ensure the overall health and vigor of the plant. Start the pruning process by selecting a bare root rose which has a good, well-spaced structure and identifying […]
Click picture to enlarge The gardener is often confronted with a broad array of different types of fertilizers. One important thing to remember about fertilizers, in general, is that more is not necessarily better. Less, more often, is preferable to large doses all at once. Let’s look at some of the various types. Click picture […]
Click picture to enlarge Water hyacinths are very easy to propagate through division. During the winter months water hyacinths will grow runners that are easily separated from the parent plant. Click picture to enlarge Use a sharp knife or pruning shears to remove the new plant. Cut straight through the stem that connects it to […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: Spade or shovel Garden fork 2 wooden stakes Tree ties Mulch Mark out the planting hole with a shovel. The hole should be about three times the width of the pot. Click picture to enlarge Dig a hole approximately 1-1/2 times the height of the pot. Click picture […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: Pineapple 6″ pot Knife Potting soil It’s a fascinating project to produce a new pineapple plant from a discarded part of the fruit. Use a sharp knife to remove the top 2″ of the pineapple fruit. Click picture to enlarge Let this piece air dry for two days. […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: Mint plant 5 gallon pot Shovel The first step in planting mint is to select a pot to plant in. A two gallon pot is generally sufficient for mint. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the pot. Fill the pot with soil from the hole. Click picture […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: Pruning saw Pruning shears By-pass loppers These techniques can be used with most kinds of fruit trees. The best time to prune fruit trees is in late winter, before they leaf out. If your fruit tree has any weak lower limbs, remove them. This will cause the tree […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: Tomatoes Sharp knife Food dehydrator or oven Large canning pot for blanching Cheesecloth Sealable plastic bags Tomatoes can be dried easily, allowing you to enjoy them year ’round in stews and sauces. Start by blanching the tomatoes in boiling water until the skins start to split. Remove the […]
Click picture to enlarge What you need: Fertilizer spreader Top dressing mix Occasionally applying a thin layer of top-dressing to your lawn keeps it looking its best. This is especially useful after aerating your lawn because the top-dressing mix fills in the holes that are left in the process. It’s best to spread top-dressing when […]
