Most Common Gardening Problems

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One of the most common gardening problems caused by low light conditions.

Plants are growing towards Light

Leggy Plant The difference between a healthy and a “leggy” plant can be most easily seen in seedlings, though larger plants can be affected as well. Legginess happens as a result of too little light, and causes the plant to grow tall and thin in an attempt to get closer to the light source. Leggy plants will often topple over as they grow taller, and will not have the strong and straight appearance of a healthy plant.

If your plants start to look this way, they need more light. Move them to a place where they get more sunlight than they are currently getting.

Too Little Pollination


If your garden plants are showing blooms but not producing fruit, then it is not getting enough pollination from bees and birds. If you are noticing this, you can try planting flowers around your garden that will attract more of our winged friends. This will help to pollinate your plants, which will increase your fruit production.

Leaf Scorch
 If your leaves of your plants develop dry, brown tips, you probably are witnessing leaf scorch or tip burn.  Reasons could be
Too much or little water
Air is too hot or to cold
Too much Fertilizers 

Wilting
When temperatures are high and it is warm or hot, the plant loses more water through transpiration causing the plant to wilt if the water needs are higher than what is available.
Needs more water.



Too much Heat from what is required for the plant can do SunBurn. Keep it in little shade

Frost damage

Too much cold,humid and ice deposit can do frost damage.

Keep it inside where sunlight comes.

Yellowing of leaves

It is natural process also.But when it is not natural there are many reasons for that.Reasons of Yellowing leaves






I hope I have covered all most all most common problems we face.
Keep writing about your problems.

Frequently asked question on gardening

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Today we will talk about the problem faced by people while doing gardening.

My Tulsa dies in every winter how do I protect and take care?


Tulsa cannot tolerate very cold weather.If its very cold keep your Tulsa inside where little sunlight is coming. Do not over water it.It will rot the roots .When top soil is dry then only water it and not very much. Do not keep her in direct hot sun in the summer for very long because she will burn. Some Tulsa plants only live a few years and some will live up to 5 years. Tulsa is very sensitive to smoke! Do not leave burning incense around her. When you worship her and are done with the incense move it away from her. The smoke suffocates her.Tulsa thrives in full sun but grows in partial shade too, at least four hours of sunlight a day is required.

• When is best time to plant container or pot grown plants?

It is a common misconception that container/pot grown plants can only be planted in the spring or summer. This is incorrect. Container plants can be planted all year round.

• Every year we have more and more ants in our garden has more and more nests. I use ant powder but it doesn't seem to work.

Ants are generally quite beneficial in the garden as they feed on sap sucking aphids and the honeydew that they produce.But It kills the plants also if it is in excess.There are numerous products on the market from powders to gels that can be used to kill a nest. I believe that the gels are often found to be slightly more effective so it might be worth trying one of them during a period of drier weather. You can also buy nematodes that are watered onto the area and these are found to be very effective too. You could try the old fashion boiling water on ants nest.

• White aphids in my garden are ruining my Garden

One of the most natural, accessible items , and an effective means of aphid removal, is water. Although water itself does not kill aphids,A strong stream of water, such as that from a garden hose, will decrease the population into a hibiscus plant. it can easily knock them from their feeding sites on hibiscus plant parts.Sticky aphid traps, sold at garden supply stores, trap aphids, particularly those that are flying .  These traps are typically yellow and come with a nontoxic sticky substance that will decrease the population of aphids on plants. The color of the card is significant, as certain colors attract particular pests. One trap is more than adequate for a single hibiscus. Sticky cards may be effective enough for up to 10,000 square feet, depending on the brand.

Soaps and Oils
insecticidal soap, narrow-range oil or neem oil to control aphids. Because these pesticides kill aphids on contact and produce no residual control.Remember to spray the undersides of leaves because aphids often hide there.

• How do I know if my garden needs fertilizer during the growing season?

If plants are pale green, stunted or are losing lower leaves this could be an indication of nitrogen deficiency.

• I have trouble growing flowers in my shade garden. Are there any colorful shade-tolerant plants that I can use?

Aside from using perennials with some bloom, and contrasting color and texture, a few annuals will thrive in the shade given proper moisture and nutrients. The most shade-tolerant annuals that add color all season are coleus (grown for colorful foliage), wax begonias, and impatiens(Impatiens flowers are bright and cheerful annuals that can light up any dark and shady part of your yard. Growing impatiens is quite easy), which are available in a host of colors. Depending on the depth of shade, still other annuals, such as ageratum, sapphire flower, caladiums, and sweet alyssum, may be successful.

Cadlium

Wax Begonia

Coleus

In the next session we will talk more about it.I hope I have talked about common problems.Keep writing about problems so that I can help you out.

Cacti And Succulents

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Cacti have gained popularity due to their exciting shapes,ease of cultivation and heavenly bloom.Cacti are associated with the desert.

Succulent means "juicy". Succulent plants have leaves or stem that are filled with juices,the stored water and nutrients that allow plant to grow.These leaves allow plant to withstand harsh conditions all over the world.Normally these leaves have a glossy appearance,and the texture actually protects and helps them from excessive moisture loss.

Broadly speaking cactus is succulent with thorns or areoles.The distinction between a cactus and other succulents is not so absolute,there are some cacti without thorns.

Types of cactus

Cactus Garden

Succulents

Cactus  requires light and porous soil in which water water drains quickly.Succulents requires richer soil than cacti.One part loam,half part coarse sand,half part wood ash or charcoal powder and one part well decayed leaf mould .

Propagation of cacti and succulents

Most of the cacti are multiplied from seeds.The slow-growing seedlings requires several years to develop into specimen plant. Succulents can be propagated from cutting or root division.Succulents produce babies at their base,on the base or at the top.

Cacti and succulents do not attract disease ,excessive humidity and watering is the main problem with them.
If they do not rot they produce too much growth of leaf or stem but no flower,takes lot of time to bloom.

List of Cactus and succulents

Common problems in your Garden

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Today we will talk about the problems in general we face while doing gardening.

Some plants keep struggling to be alive

Reason for the plants that just  do not grow they are just alive or they may die anytime

• Plants are of various type like annuals,biennials or perennials check what type of plant it is if it is biennials or annuals their timing is very important .For more details 
• Sometimes annuals also have problem reasons could be
• Plant Varieties are not zone compatible.
• Plants are getting too much water.
• Plants are not getting enough water.
• You have not rotated plants.
• plants are over or under fertilized.
• No protection against pest.More Details
• Plants are getting proper sunlight i.e. either more or less what is required.

Gallery of my garden flowers and vegetables

Aster

Hibiscus

corn

hibiscus

zinnia

Mint

Amralysis

Hibiscus

Spinach and tomatoes

Ridgegourd

Sunflower

Radish

Problems you face with your tomatoes plant

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In tomatoes we generally face the problem of lots of blooms but very less fruit, or the plant is very bushy and healthy but no blooms or it is infected with some disease.

Treatment for disease














Points to be kept in mind for tomatoes plant to recover your plant from above problems

1. Tomato plant requires warm temperature to flourish during day to set fruit.
2. If temperature rises to much they will fail to bloom.
3. It its too cold ,too wet or too hot and dry then there will be blooms but no tomatoes.
4. If your plant spacing is not proper ie. 2 feet apart then also no proper blooming or very small fruits.It will also lead to infecting with fungal disease also.

I hope this will help you in solving your problems.

Problems you face in rose plant

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Today we will Talk about the queries or problem people generally have with the rose plant
We plant rose to have beautiful flowers in our garden ,which enhance our garden beauty.
But when our plants does not bloom properly we are quite disappointed.

 Today we will talk about possible causes and there remedies.

Burnt Bud

Most important things you have to keep in mind for rose plants

1. Full sunlight of 6-8 hours.
2. Proper watering needs lots of water but not very wet.
3. Check for insect damage or fungi attack .
4. Roses need lot of fertilization but beware of excess .
5. Too much water can cause burnt buds .
6. Remove blind shoots that eat all nutrients and does not bloom and plant also do not bloom.
7. The humidity created by leaving the foliage wet for long period will increase the likelihood of a fungal attack.
8. Neighboring or street dogs relieving themselves on the rose bushes or nearby.

Home remedies for insect attack


The simplest cure for mite and aphid problems is to shoot a last of water at them. On roses susceptible to mildew, however, leaves need to be sprayed early in the day so they have ample time to dry. You can make your own insecticidal soap by combining 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon of dish washing liquid and 1 cup of water Cover the leaves thoroughly with the spray, making sure to coat them both top and bottom. Leave the soap solution on the leaves for a few hours and then rinse thoroughly.You can use neem oil also.
You can buy pesticide from the shop they will tell you best suited for the problem.

Rose Diseases

Growing vegetables from your Kitchen Other Vegetables

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Lets talk about rest of vegetables

Bitter Gourd(Karela)

Bitter Gourd

You have seed in bitter gourd sometimes its over ripen not useful for cooking ,collect the seeds dry inside for one day and then sow it.Ridge gourd climber will come up

Gourd

Gourd Seeds

The same method you can use for gourd and Ridge Gourd but ridge gourd seeds are difficult to get by this method. Both are climbers.

Ridge Gourd Seeds

Ridge Gourd

Know more detail on how to grow vegetables


Wheat Grass

You buy wheat to grind into flour for our chappatis. Same you can sow when you get long grass cut to have wheat grass juice. The same you can grow Barley and have Fresh Barley Juice daily.
Benefits of Barley Juice
Benefits of wheat grass  

Corns
 You enjoy popcorn by popping dried corn same corns you can use ,soak it overnight and then sow .enjoy fresh corns.you can sow it after sprouting also.

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Growing vegetables from your Kitchen

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 Today we will talk about vegetables which we can grow from our kitchen.
Methi
Green chilli
Tomatoes
Green peas
Bittergourd
Gourd
WheatGrass
Barley
Corn

Methi

We use Methi Dana in our kitchen as spice while cooking food. Same we can sow and get fresh green methi leaves in out garden. Don't sow in rainy season after rains are over you can sow it.Lots of water we rot seeds or saplings .

Green Chilli  
We use Full Red chilli in making many delicacies.Crush your red chilli and sprinkle seeds and put little mud on it.Don't sow very deep .after 1-2 week you will see chilli saplings.

Tomatoes
 We buy tomatoes from market,sometimes one or two tomatoes gets over ripped which are not useful for cooking.Press that tomato and put in pot and cover it with mud .don't put too deep. when your saplings is 2 inch in height transfer to proper place with 4 inch gap between the plant, and enjoy fresh tomatoes.

Green Peas  
You get dried green pea for making snacks. you soak them and let it sprout .when you see sprouts  sow them in soil inch deep sprout should be seen outside the soil, and you see your new plants.








Next time we will talk about rest vegetables.
                                            Tips on sowing seeds

Growing Herbs

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 Sorry for not writing for such long time due to some health issues.

Today we will talk about the herbs which we can grow in pots.
Some herbs can be grown from our kitchen.
Like coriander,Mint,Fennel.
But some vegetables can be grown from our kitchen like
Methi
Green chilli
Tomatoes
Green peas
Bittergourd
Gourd
WheatGrass
Barley
Corn


Other herbs which we can grow in pots are

• Basil
• Thyme
• sage
• Lemon Grass
• Rosemary
• Dil
• Chives

Lets first talk about 

Coriander

Growing coriander in pot.We buy Coriander seeds to grind them in fine powder.The same seeds can be used for sowing also.Just crumble seeds a little and sprinkle the seeds. Do not sow the seed to deep.

Mint    When you bur mint bunch from market just sow mint stem which have little roots .Best time is to do is the rainy season.

Fennel(sauf)   You have moti sauf in your kitchen. Just sprinkle the seeds and you see sweet fragrant plant in your pot.






Rest herbs you can grow

Next time we will talk about vegetables we can grow from our kitchen.

How to grow and take care of Gladiolus

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Its tall ,colorful and elegant spike makes it irresistible and beautiful cut flowers are used for bouquets.Gladiolus corms  have a brown fiber wrapper with a small flat bottom. Sometimes they already have pointy shoots showing at the top.

How to plant gladiolus 

1. Gladiolus prefer well-drained and even sandy soil with sunny site.
2. Plant the gladiolus deeper than usual because they have a tall sheaf of leaves.
3. This will help them to face strong winds that might blow them over to the ground.
4. You should start your planting of your gladiolus in mid-spring. From that point, make some new plantings every two weeks. on hills, But on plains it should be planted in last of august.
5. They take 70-100 days to grow and flower so planting every couple of weeks gives you flowers right on through summer.You to take special care for very hot climate ,you have to keep in shade if its too hot and sunny for blooming in summer.
6.  If these flowers will be exposed to wind, you will definitely want to stake them.
7.  Stop planting your gladiolus in summer, around mid-July in hills and in plains stop planting in December.. Keep your gladiolus watered well during their growing period and mulch the soil to keep the soil moist.

Plant propagation can be done by root division.see it in detail.


When the blooming cycle is over remove the corm from the soil and store it. The same method is used as dahlia  tubers are saved corns are also saved. Save .