by Carla Blackshear | Jul 26, 2021 | Gardening, Resources, Tips
Quick facts Tomato hornworms are very large caterpillars with a horn-like tail. Tomato is the host of choice, but they have also been found on potato, eggplant and pepper. Hornworms chew leaves and can completely defoliate plants. They can also chew holes in the...
by Carla Blackshear | Jul 26, 2021 | Gardening, Resources, Tips
Soapy Water – Soap spray is a very quick and easy homemade plant spray. Spray every 5 -7 days. It is effective for controlling aphids, mites, beetles other small insects. What You Need: • Neem Oil 1-2 tsp /16 oz of water or • 1-2 TB/gal of water • Peppermint...
by Carla Blackshear | Dec 17, 2020 | Gardening
Raised beds are typically 8 inches to 4 feet high, 3 to 6 feet wide and 6 to 8 feet long that are most commonly constructed of wood lumber, though they can be made of a variety of materials. Here’s a list of some notable benefits: Manageability: Manageable way to...
by Carla Blackshear | Nov 4, 2020 | Gardening
As any crop grower will tell you, growing your own crops is an extremely rewarding effort. But the catch is, it can also mean tedious work and expensive as well. Let’s face it, it costs us money to set up a dedicated garden, purchasing seeds, fertilizers, soil...
by Carla Blackshear | Oct 29, 2020 | Gardening
Container gardening is an easy way to grow vegetables, especially when you lack yard space! If you have a small garden or simply a patio, balcony, or rooftop, explore the magical world of gardening in pots! Tips for Container Gardening Pots: The Bigger, the Better...
by Carla Blackshear | Oct 28, 2020 | Gardening
Healthier Plants Grow Faster, Easier. The container you use effects the plants you grow, and the quality of your plants starts at the roots. Fabric pots produces healthier roots by air pruning – creating lots of smaller finger roots. These roots absorb moisture and...