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Tag: Plant Health

Pros and Cons of Raw Wool as Garden Mulch
April 19, 2022April 18, 2022 hsotr The Garden

Pros and Cons of Raw Wool as a Garden Mulch

Before jumping on the wool-mulching bandwagon, it is best to take a look at the pros and cons of mulching with wool. What works well in one situation may not be desirable in another.

Grazing Management by Species: Poultry
February 15, 2022February 16, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Grazing Management by Species: Poultry

Poultry are not true grazing animals, but they will consume some grass in their diet. Furthermore, poultry play an important role in pasture ecology.

Is It Possible to Use Too Much Compost?
November 5, 2021November 6, 2021 hsotr The Garden

Is It Possible to Use Too Much Compost?

You may have heard the adage, "You can't have too much compost." But is it true? A recurring theme in nature is balance. Too much or too little of anything causes problems.

Do Plants Need Vitamins??
October 22, 2021 hsotr The Garden

Do Plants Need Vitamins?

Most gardening resources list the mineral needs of plants. But do plants, like humans and animals, need vitamins? The answers may not be quite what you expect.

How Much Water Does It Take to Grow Pecans?
October 15, 2021 hsotr The Garden

How Much Water Does It Take to Grow Pecans?

Pecans in Kansas will sometimes require irrigation if they are to produce a large, high-quality crop.

October 1, 2021October 2, 2021 hsotr The Garden

Improving Garden Soil Over the Winter

There are two main ways to approach winter soil improvement: the mulch method and the cover crop method.

The Law of the Minimum vs. the Law of Return
July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 hsotr The Farm

The Law of the Minimum vs. the Law of Return

The Law of the Minimum and the Law of Return are regarded as representing opposing perspectives on soil nutrients and plant health. But can they coexist?

Zinc toxicity
May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Zinc in Plants

Zinc may be a micronutrient, but it is of vital importance to garden and field crops. Take a look at this list of roles.

Sulfur in Plants
May 17, 2021June 21, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Sulfur in Plants

Sulfur is a rather interesting mineral when it comes to plants. It is essential for growth and photosynthesis.

Sodium in Plants
May 10, 2021June 21, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Sodium in Plants

The role of sodium in plant health is unclear at present. Most experts say plants do not need it and therefore cannot suffer deficiency.

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