They ran a test on a semi-trucker with a 5-ton load of seedlings. The load was watered three times with a 20-foot hose. The first time, the hose worked and the second time they ran into a speed trap and the sprinkler head went crashing into the lawnmower. It sounds like you are enjoying your new hobby. However, I would like to point out a few things. First, why do you need a drip irrigation system? See,…

If you have a grapevine, you must understand that it takes pruning to help your vines grow. All vines eventually need pruning, and the reason for pruning the vines is to manage their growth and to manage the size and the number of fruits the vines will bear. When buds are produced on the stems, they begin to grow and new shoots will begin to appear. At this stage, the vine can be harvested as soon as…

Growing Perennials – A Popular Hobby Perennials are plants that live for more than two years.  They generally have a longer growing cycle than the annuals and can be grown in more than one season.  Many gardeners like to have a mixture of both annuals and perennials in their gardens. You will find the majority of flowers in their natural state, on the ground, but many varieties also look their best in more decorative arrangements. You can…