The first step in planting in the ground is to dig a hole, which should be as wide as possible to encourage lateral root growth. Properly plant a variety of plants in the ground with tips from a professional landscape designer in this free video on plant care. Expert: Tom Stout Contact: www.stoutlandscape.com Bio: Tom Stout is a professional landscape designer in who brings a professional knowledge and expertise to each environment creating magical living spaces. Filmmaker: Max Cusimano Series Description: Thoughtful landscaping your yard can not only enhance your home’s curb appeal, but it can also encourage environmentally friendly drainage and irrigation. Get information on creating a manicured outdoor space with help from a professional landscape designer in this free video series on landscaping.
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Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from carlo_scialla and more videos in the General Flower Gardening category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com You don’t have to be a master landscaper to create a garden full of beautiful blooms; you just need these easy-to-follow instructions. To complete this How-To you will need: A soil test A landscaping plan Bulbs, small plants, or seeds Gardening tools Fertilizer A garden party Mulch A soil test A landscaping plan Bulbs, small plants, or seeds Gardening tools Fertilizer A garden party Mulch Step 1: Test your soil Test your soil to find out what nutrients it needs. Garden centers often sell do-it-yourself kits, or you can arrange a test through the Cooperative Extension System, a national agricultural network. Find a nearby Extension office on the USDA web site. Step 2: Pick flowers Choose your flowers based on which varieties will do well in your climate, and whether you want annuals, which live for a year, perennials, which bloom for several years, or a combination. Also, consider whether you can handle high-maintenance flowers, like roses, or prefer less labor-intensive ones. Tip: Alliums, bearded irises, daffodils, daylilies, impatiens, marigolds, nasturtiums, poppies, and zinnias are among the easiest flowers to …
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Find out more at www.angieslist.com Jo Ellen Myers Sharp, editor of Indiana Living Green magazine, director of the Garden Writers Association and gardening columnist for Angie’s List Magazine gives tips on planting bulbs during the early fall for best results in the spring.
How to properly plant the plants in the new garden in thisfree online instructional gardening video. Expert: Jose Zuniga Bio: Jose’s experience with gardening comes from growing up around his grandfather, who was an avid gardener and farmer. Filmmaker: Grady Johnson
I do not have green fingers but would love to have a beautiful garden this Spring or at least start to plant flowers or bulbs that will bloom later in the year.
Basil in containers is a great decoration for a the front porch of your home or even right outside a kitchen window. Plant basil in containers with help from a registered herbalist in this free video clip. Expert: ROBERT LINDE Contact: www.facebook.com/editprofile.php?sk=contact&success=1#!/profile.php?id=626618253 Bio: Robert Linde is a licensed Acupuncture Physician in the state of Florida, as well as a Registered Herbalist. Series Description: Container gardening is a great way to bring the garden into your home in locations like a kitchen, or even a windowsill. Learn about container gardening with help from a registered herbalist in this free video series.
Even children can plant a vegetable garden with these easy step-by-step instructions for growing radishes and tomatoes. Children of all ages can learn from this free video on vegetable gardening. Expert: Rose Keppler Contact: www.rosekeppler.com Bio: Rose Keppler is an artist and horticulturist who provides careful, detailed garden maintenance based on the principle that gardens should serve both functional and aesthetic purposes. Filmmaker: Stephen Strosin Series Description: Vegetable gardening allows you to grow your own food, get acquainted with nature and generally have a lot of fun, and now your green thumb will get even greener with these vegetable gardening tips. A professional horticulturist shares her knowledge in this free video series.
Bob LaHoff from Hall’s Garden Center in Berkeley Heights, NJ meets with John Stella to discuss a new ‘paperbark’ maple type – Acer griseum x nikoense ‘Gingerbread’. This is a great tree for smaller landscapes. It features four season interest with phenomenal fall color.
John from www.growingyourgreens.com shares with you his project of the day: Planting 11 tomato plants into a 4 foot x 10 foot raised bed garden. In this episode you will learn the proper spacing to use when planting tomatoes. You will also discover the differences between determinate and indeterminate tomato plants. You will also learn more about the texas tomato cage john will use that will allow him to grow them vertically
To start a coconut from the seed, it is best to have the outer fibrous husk intact Get a 3-gallon pot. Use high quality nursery soil mixed with 40% coarse sand. Add drainage rocks to the bottom of the pot Lay your coconut husk on the ground and see what way it wants to rest. Plant your coconut husk 1/2 way into the soil in the same position You can leave the pot in the sun or the shade. Water lightly to keep very lightly moist. Partial shade will likely be more successful Be patient. The first time we started a coconut from seed it took 9 nine months to sprout. It is common for many palms to take many months to sprout. Don’t over water as you’ll rot them out. Your coconut will first split its husk at the bottom and send down some roots. It may take several months before your coconut also splits the top of the husk pushing up its first fronds. In other words, your coconut will be growing and you won’t even know it until it splits the top. After your coconut spouts, your coconut can live in your 3-gallon pot for about 3-6 months. After that, plant it out or in another larger pot or directly into the soil. Incorporate lots of manure. Fertilize properly starting after sprouting 3 fronds. www.cookycoconuts.com/Plantgrowacoconut.html
Here’s this week’s video. Help us figure out what this critter is that’s crawling on our tomato plants. Here’s two close up pictures: bit.ly (Turns out they were cutworms.) Check out Tiffany’s blog post: thrifty20something.com (Sorry for the crappy audio, I kept accidentally putting my finger over one of the mics) Here’s a list of everything we’re trying to grow on our patio: – Cherry Tomatoes – Zucchini – Squash – Green Onions – Basil – Peppers – Lettuce – Green Beans – Cucumbers – Pumpkin (I know, I’m skeptical too)
