What is Boron? Boron is an essential trace element of plants. It is used by plants to divide cells and is necessary for the growth of tissues near the head and roots and shoots. It is essential to develop pollen…
Garden plants and some types of soil regularly need side-dressing of fertilizer during the growing season. Fertilizers are used for vegetable crops at the top and on the sides of the plant. This practice is especially important in gardens with…
Given a large number of fertilizers available on the market, simple tips for a regular application can be confusing and complicated. The issue of fertilizers can also be complicated because many gardeners do not want to use chemicals on their…
Providing plants with a healthy balance of nutrients is essential for good growth. The right balance of nutrients will also help the plant survive disease; get more flowers and better fruits. But what nutrients does your plant need and are…
Poor soils can describe several conditions. They can be hard, compacted, clay, very sandy, dead, and poor in nutrients, salty or chalk, stony, with very high or low pH. You can find only one of these soil problems or a…
Farmers have known for many years that microbes are essential for soil and plant health. Modern research shows even more that beneficial microbes can help plants to grow. Soil microbes associated with plant roots offer many benefits, from improving the…
Do you need to fertilize your seedlings? In short, the answer is yes. If the seeds are strong enough to germinate, the nutrients needed for healthy growth are usually not present in the soil. Problems with seedlings are often due…
How beautiful it is, no garden is perfect and all gardeners must work with at least one flaw in their paradise. Rocky soil is a gardening problem that often requires special attention. Soils are not only problematic because they inhibit…
Alkaline soils are widespread in the United Kingdom and many of these soils consist of gypsum or limestones are referred to as chalk. Although it is the most productive agricultural land in the UK, it can be difficult to farm.…
Did you ever go to your garden looking for yesterday’s beautiful tomatoes that ended up with tomatoes that have developed blossom end rot? That can be awful, can’t it? But don’t worry, it’s easy to fix! The main cause of…