2016
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Root Rot - Causes and Solutions
If you're into growing crops hydroponically, you may find that your system is attacked by root rot (Pythium) from time to time. But what causes root rot and how can you get rid of it? What is root rot? Root rot is a fungal disease that thrives in wet ground, attacking the root systems of plants and killing them. The fungus' preference for wet conditions is what makes your hydroponic growing system particularly vulnerable to attack.
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Moving into a Bigger House? These 3 Buys Will Keep Your Large Garden Looking Great
When you first decide to move into a bigger property, all you can see is the positives. However, when you really start to think about what living in a large house means, you have to begin thinking about maintenance. A large back garden can be a real pain to keep pretty if you're used to keeping on top of a small yard. Of course, you don't need to be worried if you're prepared for what's to come.
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Flies and Bin Smells: Keeping Maggots Out of Your Garbage Bin
Summer is coming and with it comes the hot sun, the fresh fruits, the long awaited barbecues…and pesky flies buzzing around your bins. Flies enjoy the garbage bin during summer; there's a lot of rotting vegetables and waste food in there. They want to lay their eggs directly on waste food, since it's a great breeding ground for them. These common unwanted house guests can be dangerous because they transmit pathogens.
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