Why does our garden not do good? Could it be the soil?
Related Discussions
GNATS - How to get rid of them?
Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th... See more
Marigolds growing! Should I pinch the buds?
My marigold plants are growing. I heard that pinching the buds until Autumn will allow them to grow without killing the plant. Is this true?
Growing garlic
Growing our first garlic, should we wait until the leaves are drying out before we pick it? Husband picked first one today along with our first potatoes.
How to keep mice out of your garden?
Hi everyone, I have mice in my garden destroying my vegetables and I have also noticed them in the barn and shed. Please can someone tell me how to prevent them from ... See more
What's the best flower/plant to grow in Texas?
I know that opinions vary, but what's your opinion?!I have great luck w Rosemary plants. Green all year long.
Why do the peaches on our tree never get bigger then a golf ball?
the trees come from good stock but we never, never get peaches to eat from them. what are we doing wrong?
How do i get rid of a stubborn weed, common purslane?
Hello, Does anyone know how to get rid of common purslane? I keep pulling it out and it's trying to take over my veggie garden.Help! Melinda
Absolutely could be the soil. You can purchase soil testing kits then amend as necessary. I amend the soil every planting season for optimum results.
This is one of the most common radish growing problems. The "hotness" of radishes results from the length of time they have grown rather than from their size. The radishes either grew too slowly or are too old. Radishes like cool weather, but it needs to be warm and wet enough for them to fill out before the weather heats up. They need to grow fast and be harvested as soon as they reach their mature size. Unlike carrots and beets, they do not get sweeter if stored in the ground. But if you do feel that the soil is an issue, my favorite solution and certainly very cost-effective one earthworms you can buy them and introduce them into your garden soil and they will keep your soul so amazingly rich without you doing anything . I live in Las Vegas and earthworms are not commonly found here , so adding them back into the garden brings dramatic effects . people cannot figure out why I can grow the things I grow and how amazingly I grow them , it’s the worms .I don’t know where you live maybe you already have plenty.
Hi Frances - Our soil dramatically improved after we started composting. Here's a great 101 article. Good luck! Hugs, Holly
https://pinkfortitude.com/composting/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/radish/radishes-bolting.htm
Gardening is a difficult job. You have to know about every plant you put out to get the best results. I can grow beautiful flowers but not even tomatoes.
But as a kid I worked very hard in my Mother's garden...we sure did eat good!!!! I remember how to plow a garden, set up rows, set up terrace rows and how to put in the seeds and hoe it...then we followed directives from Mother when to plant what and when to pick it!! I know nothing!!!
Check with your county government to see if they have a master gardener or extension agent. Many county do and they can be a big help as they are educated in your local growing problems.
Thank you for the information. I will look into it.
Hi, Dig in compost soil and or weed, and then feed using a good product from the garden centre etc.