ECOgardener Gardening Blog
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I'm Dave. I founded ECOgardener in 2015 in hopes of encouraging generations of growers to keep planting. Here at ECOgardener, we educate and provide tools for beginner and seasoned gardeners alike. Ours are efficient, trusted, and long-lasting no matter the size, space or weather.
ECOgardener Gardening Blog
3d ago
Mulch provides warmth, protection, and nourishment for crops. It’s not just a simple layer of material; it’s a vital component that boosts the health and productivity of your garden.
Mulch acts as a shield against the harsh elements. It protects the soil from extreme temperatures, preventing it from getting too hot or too cold. This stable environment encourages healthy root growth and protects delicate plant roots from damage.
Mulch also helps to conserve moisture. It absorbs water and holds it in the soil, reducing the need for frequent watering. This is crucial during hot summer months whe ..read more
ECOgardener Gardening Blog
6d ago
Choosing the right mulch for your flower beds is essential for maintaining soil health, conserving moisture, and promoting vigorous plant growth. Consider factors such as your soil type, climate, the types of plants you want to grow, and aesthetic preferences when selecting mulch for your garden.
Some popular options for mulch include organic materials like wood chips, straw, and shredded leaves, as well as inorganic options like rubber mulch or landscape fabric.
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Best Mulch For Flowerbeds
How Much Mulch Do I Need?
Additional Tips And Tricks For Mulching
Types Of ..read more
ECOgardener Gardening Blog
1w ago
Weeds – they compete with your precious crops and multiply so quickly, it only takes a few weeks before they overwhelm the garden.
Pulling weeds by hand is one way to remove weeds; it’s a backbreaking, time-consuming job. Not a lot of people can spend their weekends pulling weeds.
To control weeds in big gardens with less effort, try using landscape fabric. Installation is quick, and it does the job for months, even years. In this guide, let’s find out if using landscape fabric for weed control is right for your garden.
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Does Landscape Fabric Work To Prevent Weeds?
When ..read more
ECOgardener Gardening Blog
1w ago
Having a garden in an urban jungle is like having an oasis that can take you away from the hustle and bustle of city life. But maintaining one has its unique set of challenges.
How so?
In an urban setting, space is often limited. Gardens are surrounded by buildings and roads, which means weeds can quickly take over. These unwanted plants compete with the desired ones for sunlight, water, and nutrients, hindering their growth.
Additionally, urban environments often have polluted soil, which can encourage weed growth while making it harder for desired plants to thrive.
Because urban gardens are ..read more
ECOgardener Gardening Blog
2w ago
While no doubt effective, chemical weed products can harm desirable plants and animals. Worse, it can leach chemicals into the soil and end up on your plate. By prioritizing eco-friendly weed control practices and products, we can minimize the negative impact on biodiversity, preserving the delicate balance of ecosystems, including:
Protecting garden pollinators: Many herbicides used in conventional weed control have been linked to declines in pollinator populations, such as bees and butterflies. Choosing environmentally friendly alternatives helps protect these essential pollinators, which a ..read more
ECOgardener Gardening Blog
3w ago
Weeds are generally bad news to growers, but some variants can be a real headache for growing specific crops. In this guide, we’re listing down different weed variants and how they affect certain crops. We’ll also lay out solutions to keep them off your garden or field.
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Weed Control For Specific Plants
Chemical-Free Weed Control Strategies, Explained
Weed Control for Specific Plants
Morning glory: A variety of twisting vine with pretty flowers, morning glory can cause big trouble for certain plants like soybeans, cotton, and corn. It wraps itself around these plants ..read more
ECOgardener Gardening Blog
3w ago
Plants can work wonders when creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere in a student dorm. Not only do they add a touch of greenery and freshness to your living space, but they also come with a host of benefits for your overall well-being. Here are five plants perfect for improving student dorm life and atmosphere.
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5 Indoor Plants To Boost Your Dorm Room Décor And Mood
Snake Plant
Spider Plant
Pothos
Peace Lily
Aloe Vera
Best Plants For Your Dorm Room
5 Indoor Plants To Boost Your Dorm Room Décor and Mood 1. Snake Plant
The Snake Plant, also known as S ..read more
ECOgardener Gardening Blog
3w ago
Mulching is an all-natural way of suppressing weeds.
Weeds need sunlight to grow, just like plants do. When you spread mulch around your plants, it creates a barrier that blocks sunlight from reaching weed seeds buried in the soil. Under a layer of mulch, weed seeds can’t germinate.
If you already have some pesky weeds sprouting all over the garden, laying down a thick layer of mulch can suffocate them, preventing them from getting the air and nutrients they need to survive.
And here’s the best part: as mulch breaks down over time, it adds nutrients to the soil, making it richer and more fert ..read more
ECOgardener Gardening Blog
3w ago
Most growers and gardeners use herbicides to control weeds. But chemicals from herbicides can cause pollution and harm beneficial insects and pollinators.
If you want to go the all-natural route, there are homemade solutions to a weed-free garden. In this guide, we’re sharing weed control tips, including chemical-free weed killer recipes you can whip up at home.
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Why Use All Homemade Weed Killers?
9 Easy Weed Killer Recipes You Can Do At Home
Vinegar And Dish Soap Solution
Vinegar And Dish Soap Spray
Citrus Oil Spray
Cornmeal
Baking Soda Solution
Vodka ..read more
ECOgardener Gardening Blog
3w ago
Weed control is not something you set and forget. This must be done every season to maintain a healthy garden or farm. Weeds compete with crops for nutrients, water, and sunlight, reducing yields and lower-quality produce.
In spring, weeds can quickly overrun fields and gardens, choking out desirable plants.
During summer, weeds can continue to spread rapidly, especially in warm weather.
In fall, controlling weeds is essential to prevent them from going to seed and spreading further.
Some weeds can survive in winter and become a problem in the following seasons.
By regularly removing weeds ..read more