What’s an Olla … and Where Can I Find One?
These ollas are sold in New Zealand… so why not Canada? Source: www.selaogardenart.co.nz Let’s answer the first question first: inContinue Reading
Category: Watering
When a Yellow Lawn is a Healthy Lawn
In the Northern Hemisphere, July is often the month of heatwaves and drought … and it’s the lawn that seemsContinue Reading
So You Won’t Forget to Turn Off the Water…
It’s easy to forget you’re watering your garden, especially if you’re using a soaker hose or drip irrigation system, asContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Plants Grow Better with Coca-Cola
No, Coca-Cola is not good for plants … and you can substitute the soft drink of your choice for Coca-ColaContinue Reading
Can Roof Runoff Be Used for Vegetables?
Question: Can rainwater collected from an asphalt shingle roof be harmful to vegetables and other edible plants? M-C Chevrette Answer: TheContinue Reading
Don’t Get Soaked with Soaker Hose
I’m a big user of soaker hoses. It’s an easy way of watering without waste, as they apply moisture directlyContinue Reading
Study OKs Watering Orchids with Ice Cubes
I was wrong and (some of) you were right! For years, I’ve been telling home gardeners not to water theirContinue Reading
15 Not-So-Easy Houseplants
In preparing yesterday’s article, 15 Easy Houseplants for Beginners, I, of course, took a look at other websites to seeContinue Reading
No Need to Let Chlorine Evaporate
One popular myth about houseplants is that you have let tap water rest for 24 hours before use to prevent damagesContinue Reading
How to Water Houseplants the Laidback Way
I don’t water my houseplants with a watering can. That would take too much time! You see, I have aboutContinue Reading