Companion planting is the practice of growing different types of plants together in a garden to improve their growth and yield. When it comes to fall vegetable gardening, companion planting can be especially beneficial. By strategically placing certain vegetables next to one another in the garden, you can help them grow better and deter pests … Read more
It depends on the size of the pool, but generally it takes anywhere from 6-12 hours to fill a swimming pool with a garden hose. The average speed of water coming out of a garden hose is about 9 gallons per minute (gpm). Assuming an average pool size of 20,000 gallons and an average gpm … Read more
When planning a garden, it is important to know which plants should not be planted together. Certain plants have different needs and can become overcrowded when grown too close together; this can result in disease, stunted growth and even death of the plant. For example, tomatoes and potatoes grow best when planted separately as they … Read more
It depends on the size of the pool and water pressure, but generally speaking it will take anywhere from 8-12 hours to fill up a 22′ x 52″ round above ground pool with a garden hose. The process of filling up a standard residential swimming pool typically requires 3-5 gallons per minute (GPM) of water … Read more
Companion planting is an organic gardening technique used to increase crop yield, improve soil fertility and reduce pest infestations. It involves grouping compatible plants together in the same area so that they can benefit from each other’s presence. For example, some vegetables require more nitrogen than others which a legume plant like peas or beans … Read more
Companion vegetables for dahlias are vegetables that can be planted near or around dahlia plants to maximize the garden’s productivity. Some of the best companion vegetables for dahlias include tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, squash, and beans. Tomatoes thrive in the warmth provided by nearby dahlias and help shade them from scorching summer temperatures. Cucumbers add nitrogen … Read more
It is important to keep in mind that not all plants mix well when planting together. For example, broccoli and tomatoes should not be planted together because they are both susceptible to the same diseases. Other “bad combinations” include beans and onions, cabbage and tomato, cucumber and potatoes, squash and pumpkin, lettuce and spinach as … Read more
Companion planting is a gardening technique that involves the intentional placement of certain plants in close proximity to each other. When planted together, companion plants can provide a variety of benefits such as increased pest resistance, improved soil fertility, and better yields. The beefsteak plant (Solanum lycopersicum) is an excellent choice for companion planting because … Read more
Companion Planting is the practice of planting different crops together in order to promote healthier growth, reduce pest and disease problems, improve pollination, increase yields or simply to make a better-looking garden. Curry plant (Murraya koenigii) is an attractive evergreen shrub with bright green leaves that have a strong aromatic odor when crushed. The curry … Read more
Companion planting is the practice of growing different plants together to benefit one another. The Poached Egg Plant (Limnanthes douglasii) benefits from companion planting because this plant grows best in moist, well-drained soil that’s rich in organic matter and has a pH between 6.5 and 7.5. It can be planted with other beneficial species including … Read more
