What to consider when choosing Bonsai Pots

Most gardeners, especially beginners, never consider the characteristics and suitability of bonsai pots when establishing their bonsai trees. Using smaller pot in relation to your plant for instance may deprive your plants of water and essential minerals. Potting your dwarf trees with extra large pots has its own consequences too. So before heading out to purchase your bonsai pots, consider the following three main factors.

Pot Dimensions
Size is the most important consideration when choosing your bonsai pots. Use too small pots and the roots will outgrow them within a month. On the other hand, using extra large pots will … Read the rest

Learning the Environmental Impact of Greenhouse Gardening

Gardening which involves harmful elements affecting our environment are mostly neglected by many gardeners. Generally, when we say Greenhouse gardening, most gardeners uses organic means in growing their crops. However, there are some that cannot totally avoid the use of chemicals. If you are concerned about this issue, learn the following ways on how to reduce damaging effects of artificial fertilizers.

Build a compost pit and use the compost as fertilizers. Not only it is considered pure organic but also lessen kitchen waste, thus giving you a much cleaner home environment.
Dispose cleansing solutions and bleach in a safest manner. … Read the rest