Author: Yarstions

When planting more than 1 fruit tree, separation is a significant consideration for garden design and fruiting potential of the tree. The type of fruit, the rootstock on which the tree grows and the amount of available space in your garden will all affect the choice of just how far apart to plant your own trees. Apple and Pear Trees Apple and pear trees have been popular fruit trees for your backyard garden. They are typically grown on rootstocks as grafted trees rather than from seeds. These rootstocks impact the minimal spacing between trees more than the variety of apple or pear that grows on it. Dwarf or semi-dwarfing rootstocks are best for the backyard unless only 1 tree is to be planted. Total size trees may require up to 18 feet of spacing between trees, however semi-dwarfing apple rootstocks such as the M.7 and MM.106 can be planted 10…

Though bone meal is sometimes added to the soil around established shrubs, it has been traditionally added to the soil as a natural amendment before planting bulbs of flowers that bloom the following spring. Bone meal is 28 percent phosphorus by weight. Unless your dirt actually needs phosphorus or you’re an organic gardener, weigh the advantages and disadvantages carefully prior to utilizing bone meal. Bone Meal Principles Bone meal doesn’t dissolve in water, but rather it discharges phosphorus gradually as it decays. Phosphorus doesn’t leach from soil easily, which means you may not have to add it. While phosphorus is necessary for plant growth and is one of three chief ingredients included in pesticide formulas, high levels can cause difficulties. Root tips exude acids that allow the penetration of useful fungi. These fungi help plants take in water and nutrients. When phosphorus levels in the soil are too high, the…

Potting soil for garden plants is measured by volume, starting with the feet for large quantities, the dry gallon for moderate quantities along with the dry quart for small quantities. It doesn’t, while you would think a pot would require 4 quarts of potting soil that is sterile, there being 4 quarts to the gallon — it require 3 quarts. Three Dry Quarts Flower pots for garden plants arrive in many different sizes, together with the 1-gallon size a popular selection for many species of flowers and plants. Filling a plant kettle takes of potting soil, 3 quarts. A typical 1-gallon plastic flower pot measures 6.5 inches in diameter and 6.5 inches high. Three dry quarts is equal to one-eighth of a cubic foot. S O 1 cubic foot of potting soil will fill about eight pots. A 12-gallon pot will require 1.5 cubic feet of sterile potting soil. See…