Gardening Tip of the Week Some root crops, like beets and parsnips, don't like having to break through a top layer of firm soil. When planting the seeds, use something that won't mat down after watering, like potting mix, perlite or vermiculite to cover the seeds Happy Gardening ! :-D Cheer Bear
Great tip there Cheer Bear. Why not tell us a little about yourself as we love to get to know new people who join the forums. :-D
Gardening Tip of the Week Keep you garden tools clean and rust free by keeping a bucket of sand handy. Brush off excess soil, then plunge your tool into the sand. The sand alone will scrub your tool clean. You can add a bottle of oil to your bucket of sand to lubricate and protect your tool. Many people use old motor oil. I like to use a cooking oil, but this isn't practical if you're bucket is accessible to wildlife. Happy Gardening ! Cheer Bear
Reply with quote Back to top Oil keeps squirrels off the bird feeder These furry rodents can be a real nuisance around the bird feeder. To deter them, place the feeder on a tall metal pole in an open area, at least six meters (2 ft.) away from the nearest tree, fence or any other object that will allow them to jump to the feeder. Grease the pole using general purpose lubricating oil. Happy Gardening ! Cheer Bear
Tip For You ........... Tomatoes....... Split Skins are common problem for Tomatoes caused by irregular watering habits, Give plants a steady supply of water rather than watering heavily after letting them go dry. Cheer Bear
weed control If your lawn needs weed control, the best time to do this is when you see dandelions flowering. Then the weeds are growing the fastest and will absorb herbicide the best. Happing Gardening ! Cheer Bear
Squirrels digging up Bulbs. TIP FOR TODAY! IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SQUIRRELS DIGGING UP BULBS: Get yourself blood meal fertiilzer. Sprinkle it around your plants often. This adds a lot of nitrogen to the soil, and keeps sguarrels away from plants. Happy Gardening ! Cheer Bear
lovely photo CheerBear. That is such a romantic picture. I enjoy the forom it is so nice with the photos and tips, but I have so little surfing time.
June Tip, Plants For Lasting Colour ! June Tip: Plant for lasting color Many gardeners dream of perennial beds bursting with color from early spring to late fall. Unfortunately, most perennials have a short bloom season—but there are a few exceptions, including these: Corydalis (Corydalis lutea, Zones 5 to Cool has fernlike foliage and yellow flowers. Full sun or partial shade. Blooms late spring to early autumn. Gaura (Gaura lindheimeri, Zones 6 to 9) has fine foliage and pink, red, or white flowers that look like butterflies. Full sun. Blooms late spring to autumn. Mallow (Malva sylvestris, Zones 5 to Cool has lobed foliage and pinkish or purplish flowers that resemble small hollyhocks. Full sun. Blooms late spring to autumn. Sundrops (Oenothera macrocarpa, Zones 5 to Cool have glossy green foliage and yellow cup-shaped flowers. Full sun. Blooms late spring to autumn. Threadleafed bleeding heart (Dicentra 'Zestful', Zones 4 to Cool has fernlike foliage and heart-shaped flowers. Partial shade. Blooms spring to early autumn. Plants bloom longest if given plenty of moisture in summer. These are wonderful Plants for your Garden. Cheer Bear
Wow, these are all great gardening tips. I'll add to it too if I can think of something that can top the previous ones. Thanks.
