…that plants actually take in oxygen at night? They do, but not very much. The reason they do is due to the lack of light. Don’t worry though, if you have plants in your bedroom, because they will not absorb so much oxygen that there would be a shortage. According to a study, it would [...]
Archive for June, 2010
Did you know…
Posted in Did you know...? on June 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Summer Gardening
Posted in Fertilizers, Lawn Care, Weed Control on June 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Today is the first official day of summer, which means that a whole new stage in your gardening is about to begin. First of all, it is time to start pruning flowers whose blooms have faded. This includes azaleas, rhododendrons, and other spring flowering shrubs. You can also start fertilizing yours plants with products such [...]
Too Much Radiation
Posted in In the News on June 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
As we all know, radiation can be helpful in certain scenarios, and we use it frequently. It is in everyday items, such as cell phones and microwaves. Radiation can be harmful though, and according to an article on Yahoo, American’s get the most radiation from medical testings. Radiation is a leading cause of cancer, and [...]
Did you know…
Posted in Did you know...? on June 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
…that farmers and gardeners can judge soil by its smell? The soil contains two gases that are produced by fungi and actinomyces, (rod-shaped bacteria found in soil). These gases- geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol, produce the rich smell of soil. The more of the fungi and bacteria found in the soil, the healthier it is. If it’s [...]
Tomato planting
Posted in Planting on June 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Whether you say tomato or tomato (where I’m from we say tomater!) it doesn’t matter! What does matter is that you have the proper equipment to grow them with. One of our most popular items is the Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter, which hangs from a hook and the tomatoes grow upside-down, which is good [...]
Deer Repellents
Posted in Birds & Wildlife, Repellents on June 8, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Deer are a year-round threat to plant and lawn damage, but now that it is growing season, they will go after your vegetables in your gardens. There are two ways to repel deer: 1) using products that will make the food unappealing to the deer or 2) by using products that will actually scare the [...]
Fold-Away Garden Kneeler & Seat
Posted in Gardening Apparel and Personal Care on June 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Gardening is America’s #1 favorite pastime, but it also is hard on your back and knees. Bending over and stooping causes back aches, and kneeling on hard ground or rock can really hurt your knees. Instead of giving up gardening, try a Garden Kneeler & Seat. It has a cushioned pad that you can kneel [...]
What is your favorite product?
Posted in Polls on June 1, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I’m taking a little poll here to see what the readers’ favorite products are. All you need to do is comment on this blog post telling me your favorite product that we sell on www.yardlover.com. You can also find us on Facebook and tell me there, or email me at rachel@gardenocity.com! I will add up [...]
Did you know…
Posted in Did you know...? on June 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
…that freezing your garden seeds could damage them if they are not dry enough? Freezing seeds is perfectly fine for the seeds as long as they are dry enough for storage, which means that they should have less than 8% seed moisture. If you are not sure about the seeds’ moisture content, lay them out [...]
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