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Garden Nutrition

Posted by on May 17, 2021 in Gardening | 0 comments

Garden Nutrition

Feeding your garden is obviously an important part of garden maintenance if you want it to thrive. As with any living organism, nutrition is vital. Knowing what you put down when you fertilize and what your plants need can make all the difference. There are 16 essential nutrients that your plants need to grow optimally. If even one of these is in short supply your garden is not thriving. This is not to say you will be killing it. Just not giving it the full range of elements that support plant growth. Plant food is the fertilizers we apply to the soil to enrich the content of mineral nutrients in it. Plants absorb these minerals from the soil, so when you think about fertilizing, think more about feeding the soil rather than the plant itself. It’s about ratio and relationship. A mineral-rich soil is sure to produce healthy plants. Mineral nutrients are divided into macronutrients and micronutrients. The former are most important and are needed in the largest quantities, while the latter is essential in smaller doses. Primary Macronutrients Nitrogen – Vital for the growth rate and chlorophyll production.Phosphorus – Important for energy transfer on a cellular levelPotassium – Regulates plant tissue and adaptability Secondary Macronutrients Secondary Macronutrients Sulfur – Essential for the plant’s metabolismCalcium – Regulates the transport of nutrients and is structurally importantMagnesium – Plays a major role in chlorophyll as a componen Micronutrients Iron / Molybdenum / Boron / Copper / Manganese / Sodium / Zinc /  Aluminum / Silicon / Vanadium / Selenium Synthetic fertilizers typically contain only nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, which while very important are not enough to provide a full palette of nutrients for your plant. This is why using organic feed for your garden is a much preferable and eco-friendly alternative. Making your own compost will provide your plants with not only rich food but also beneficial microbial life that supports the nutrient...

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Irrigation Systems – Watering Your Lawn The Easy Way

Posted by on Mar 4, 2019 in Gardening | 0 comments

Irrigation Systems – Watering Your Lawn The Easy Way

Irrigation systems or sprinkles are one of those life hacks that make your work at home a lot more enjoyable. You know how hard it is to do it all by hand and it’s definitely not fun, that’s for sure. So, a sprinkler system at home? Here are the few things you have to know if installing one at your property. First of all, why is the irrigation system preferable? Because it requires an exact amount of water. This way you’ll be sure that your lawn will get the right amount of water and will decrease your costs in the long run. Irrigation systems also ensure that the water is distributed evenly across your yard and all the plants get the moisture they need. Something which is impossible to achieve by hand. How Does A Sprinkler System Operate? Well, first of all, we will start with the basic components of a system like this. You have the electric controller which turns the system on and off and it’s basically the brains of the whole thing. It also tells the system which part of the property needs watering and when. The watering itself is done through pipes placed underground and nozzles which are near the surface. When the system is turned on, the pipes fill with pressure and the nozzles simply pop-out. Knowing this will help you understand just how complex a system like this actually is. And that is why a contractor should be consulted. There are numerous things which need consideration before installing garden irrigation in Melbourne. Things such as local authority permission, what material is required for the pipes, what type of valves are needed… The list goes on. Irrigation Essentials Probably, the most important thing when setting up a sprinkler system is zoning. Zoning is used to determine which part of your lawn should get the proper amount of water. For example – the corner of your property is under a tree. This usually means that it requires a smaller quantity of water. That is why your sprinkler should be set up to distribute the right amount or you could flood your lawn and damage the turf. How To Conserve Water With a Sprinkler System? How many of you know, a sprinkler system can save a household a lot of money? This of course doesn’t mean any irrigation system is like that. But the ones which are properly planned, installed and maintained will sure decrease the water usage while at the same time your lawn will remain greener than ever and your landscape will be blooming. So here are the seven essential tips for keeping your backyard healthy without actually breaking the bank. Number One: Don’t Overdo It Too much water is not good even in the hot summer days. That’s because your soil can absorb just the right amount depending on its type. This will not only make your lawn muddy but eventually ruin the turf. As an alternative, split your watering sessions into smaller portions with a pause of at least an hour between them. The good thing is that modern irrigation systems come with a built-in controller which can do everything stated above for you with just a push of a button. Number Two: Climate and Hours As you may know, here in Australia the climate is different and temperatures vary between 15 and 20 degrees in the winter and 30-35 degrees in the summer. With the winter coming, you should know what are the most suitable hours for watering – from 9 in the morning until noon. During this period the turf...

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