Advice & information for choosing, designing & building a greenhouse or potting shed Few outdoor structures are as rich with romance and promise as greenhouses and potting sheds. Inspired gardeners appreciate them for their utility as well as their charm. Even homeowners who are not avid gardeners enjoy the unique ability of these structures to lend a taste of English countryside to any property. Greenhouses & Garden Sheds contains hundreds of beautiful photographs featuring the finest example

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Five Greenhouse Supplies That Are Essential To Have

The advent of the greenhouse supplies and their corresponding structures has brought tremendous benefits to humanity. Thanks to this, we are now able to plant vegetables, flowers and fruits and expect them to grow to full maturity without having to worry about the weather. Greenhouses have helped alleviate food insecurity and achieve cost savings for the average household. It is also put up for the purpose of growing flowers thereby improving the aesthetics of the home. Greenhouses have brought about a change in our lives and made our lives richer in some way.

However for the greenhouse to avail all its potential benefits you must incorporate certain greenhouse accessories in its operations. Greenhouses use the heat that emanates from the sun to warm up the enclosure.  The light from the sun’s rays also play an important role in hydroponics. The light of the sun simulates different seasons in plants. This causes them to grow faster than plants grown in the elsewhere.

This warmth produces a favorable environment for the growth of plants. However, sometimes the greenhouse may not receive adequate warmth from the sun. This may endanger the growth of the plants. It is therefore important to have an additional medium to produce the necessary heat for the plants to grow. To cater for this it is advisable to fit a heater on the wall of the greenhouse to heat up the air when temperatures within the greenhouse fall below a certain prescribed level.

Ventilation is also an important part of the greenhouse. Lack of adequate ventilation is likely to affect growth of vegetation. During summer season, the greenhouse gets very hot. The heat levels that arise during this time are detrimental to plant growth. To combat this problem, the greenhouse should be equipped with a ventilation system. Ventilation systems range from fans to electronic devices that trigger the opening of vents when interior temperatures surpass the prescribed level.

Supply of water is crucial to the successful operation of a greenhouse. It is advisable to use simple irrigation systems such as capillary matting to water the plants. Alternatively, one may opt for the drip method, which ensures that the plants receive moisture on a constant basis.

Fertilizers greatly improve the plants ability to produce high yields. Fertilizers are in two forms. There are either chemical or organic. They both work as expected. However, most gardeners prefer the organic variety due to its ‘natural’ orientation. Cold frames are very important especially for the growth of vegetables. They help in stabilizing the young plants and reducing the stress levels that normally exist during transplantation.

For the greenhouse to produce its highest yield, it is important that it remains free of pests and bugs. Pest control measures are therefore a priority. Pesticides help to control the incidence of pests and disease in plants. A biological agent may also be used. This can be in the form of a predator bug that feeds on the insects that normally destroy your fruits or flowers. With such greenhouse supplies in place, you are sure to enjoy a fully functioning greenhouse for years to come.

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I purchased a house last spring and the garden is overrun by grass but has many beautiful bulbs. How can I get rid of the grass without killing the bulbs? I tried pulling the grass last year with a claw type tool and found this to be too difficult for the size of the area.

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Get an Herbicide just for grass, read the label.

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Front Porch Ideas – Paint Your Container Garden Pots For a Great Look!

Do you have a container garden? Container gardens are friendly for porches, patios and decks where you don’t have a lot of mainstream gardening space. A container garden allows you to have herbs, vegetables and flowers in different sized pots right on your porch. But do your pots look like a hodge podge collection of many sizes and colors that don’t quite jive together? Then how about painting a bunch of inexpensive pots in a color(s) that complements your porch or patio.

Our daughter-in-law gave us this great idea. She wanted all of her flower pots to be black to go with her black wrought iron furniture, but the cost was prohibitive especially in the larger-sized pot sizes. She would have had to purchase more expensive ceramic pots to get them in black. So she purchased inexpensive plastic pots in various colors and sizes, took them home and spray painted them all black. She used a type of spray paint that’s specifically made for plastic.   The result? A great looking container garden with a unified look.

The pots look very smart with her black wrought iron furniture and black fire pit. So instead of noticing the pots, your eyes are drawn to the beautiful flowers she planted: zinnias, wave petunias, marigolds, dahlias and trailing vincas. Would work equally well with container vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchinis.   You could paint your pots any color you like.

Another idea would be to paint your pots in complementary colors, like forest green, emerald green and celery green. And yet another idea is to paint a pretty stencil on your pots after you spray paint them in your chosen color.  A little imagination and work can go a long way. When you tire of black pots, you could re-paint the pots a pretty golden color for the fall.

If you grow your flowers and vegetables in containers, consider spray painting your plastic pots to pull together the look you desire for your container garden. It’s easy, inexpensive and you can change the color whenever you want. It’s just another plus to container gardening. Why not try it this season?

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Container Garden in Citrus Colors


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All three plants in this container are relatively recent releases, new to the trade. The lantana is a superb companion plant, not too leggy. The petunia has just the right amount of green, a wonderful shade of lemon yellow. And the ipomoea grows more densely than previous releases so you aren’t constantly trimming it back when it threatens to take over. Great combination!

Petunia "Supertunia Citrus", Lantana "Luscious Citrus Blend", Ipomoea "Sidekick Lime" (Sweet Potato Vine).

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Learn how to plant your container garden in this free home gardening video. Get beginner gardening tips, ideas & advice. Expert: Scott Reil Contact: www.safelawns.org Bio: Scott Reil is an accredited nurseryman and longtime horticulturalist with over two decades of experience in the field. Scott is now working for www.safelawns.org. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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