Garden Maintenance

Soil compaction can be defined as a mechanical method used to increase the soil density. It is done by forcefully packing soil materials, reducing pore space and removing gas. If...

Our gardening soil is in constant need of soil amendment and fertilizer that can help in maintaining the yield. An excellent organic gardener understands the soil requirement, and is aware...

People buy succulents with a mindset that they need no care, and end up causing casualties to these lovelies. Even if you are an expert gardener, you need to avoid...

India has about 140 million hectares of net cultivated area, out of which merely 45% is irrigated. Currently, 9 million hectare is under micro-irrigation, in which drip irrigated area is...

All garden plants are prone to infestation by pests and diseases. The key is early detection and immediate action. Infestation can be controlled by using harmful insecticides and pesticides. However,...

Every gardener knows the evil that exists in his garden in the form of Pests, Weeds, Water, Chemical laden fertilizers, Slugs, Powdery mildew and much more. He fights all his...

Gardening is full of challenges, and there is no bigger challenge than having a control of pests and insects. This problem can get severe in vegetable farming and kitchen gardening....

Many of the houseplants in their natural habitat receive a high amount of humidity. It is impossible to maintain high humid conditions indoors because it would be uncomfortable for the...

Sometimes, planning can go awry no matter how thorough you’ve been. This is especially the case when you’ve planted trees without quite figuring out their growing patterns. Inevitably, you’ll find...

What are Whiteflies? Whiteflies are one of the common pest problems that pose a threat to your lovely ornamental plants both in the greenhouse and outdoors. About 1500 whitefly varieties...

So you’ve put a lot of love and care for your garden. It looks beautiful, neat and professional and is a source of constant pride. There’s a thriving vegetable patch,...

Plant diseases come in many varieties, with fungal infections being the most common. Their onset is usually slow. This is different from pest infestations, which can be fast-acting and devastating....