How to Grow Meyer Lemons in Containers Pt. 1

When it comes to choosing the best grow light for a given situation, many indoor gardeners find themselves choosing between LED grow lights vs. HPS. LEDs, or light emitting diodes are relatively new to the market and many people do not understand some of the benefits and disadvantages associated with them. The other choice is often an HPS, or high-pressure sodium, bulb. When it comes to the debate about LED grow lights vs. HPS, some individuals definitely have their favorite style of grow light.

It is not essential to decide between HID and LED lighting for indoor grow systems. LEDs in the past were not viable for the applications they are used in today, and newer LED grow kits are a huge amount more powerful than they were before. Many people will find that it is hard to decide between the two, but there are some major things to consider that will help anyone figure out which is better for them.

There are so many benefits to being able to produce your own fresh organic vegetables right in your backyard, or garage even! Using an aquaponics system not only saves you time, but it creates an amazing result.

You’ve made the decision to build a garden. The sunny location is all picked out and it’s time to get started. Just follow these 5 basic steps and your new garden will be ready for planting.

Over the past 15 years, trends have evolved and there has been a surge in the demand for garden lamp posts, which replicate the traditional Victorian styles first manufactured in the late 1800’s. As a consumer the choice you’re quickly faced with is aluminium VS cast iron? This article highlights 6 of the most important factors to help you make an educated decision, although the final choice is obviously yours!

The message here is to feed the soil and not the plants as you would with the chemical option. Although your soil may look lifeless, it is far from it. The soil should be teeming with microscopic soil-living creatures that we tend not to notice.

Plant people enjoy gardening because it is life giving. Plants give us oxygen and we give plants carbon dioxide. These gases are the physical exchange between people and plants. Both cannot live without each other. The aquaponics hobby is becoming popular for the hobby enthusiast who enjoys growing organic vegetables for self or family.

Losing a loved one is the hardest thing anyone ever goes through, but having a space dedicated to them where you can go whenever you want a moment of solitude to remember them can bring a small sense of peace. For ideas on suitable memorial garden designs, read on.

You may feel, like I did at first, that there is no way to engage in permaculture if the only land you have is the small plot around your house, or a miniature yard behind your apartment. However permaculture principles can be applied to any area, no matter how small.

Most geodesic greenhouse gardeners grow their plants in containers. These can easily be moved around and tended to on an individual basis. Gardening in this way requires a large amount of lightweight potting soil. So let’s explore the ways you can get your hands on the quantity you need without breaking the bank.

From the illusive wolf to the powerful lion, animal statues are one way to really add a unique and vibrant touch to your garden. Animal statues come in many forms, shapes and sizes with dozens of ways you can set them up in your garden. Taking into account the overhanging foliage as well as the overall colour and density of your garden can give you a rough idea of where your statues would sit best.

Determining the type of soil in the area you plan to plant your vegetables is an important part of the vegetable garden planning process. Once you know the soil type you will know what type and amount of improvement is required to provide the ideal soil.