In the next few posts, we will share a report from the Master Gardener Program notes 711, CSU Extension, covering the topics of soil management and fertilization for your vegetable garden. In the garden, managing soils to improve tilth and garden fertilization are related but not necessarily the same process. For example, compost or manure…
Learn how organic amendments improve the soil of your vegetable garden and how to apply such soil soil amendments. Our next post will covers precautions to take when applying soil amendments, so visit our site or page tomorrow to learn more. In the vegetable garden, the routine addition of organic soil amendments such as compost will optimize…
Follow these precautions when using compost and manure and learn what the release rates are for these soil amendments. Precautions When Using Compost and Manure Manure, compost made from manure, and bio-solids may be high in salts that will interfere with crop growth. Do not add more than one inch per season without conducting a…
As we continue to share the Master Gardener Notes 711 from CSU Extension, make sure you contact a professional or the CSU Extension to determine what is appropriate for your vegetable garden. Fertilization Soil fertilization is the addition of soil nutrients to support crop growth. While some soil amendments add small amounts of nutrients,…
Why should you use starters fertilizer in your vegetable garden? CSU Extension Master Gardeners Notes 711 explains why. In setting out transplants, starter solutions often promote early growth. Because transplants have been hardened-off (growth slowed to prepare the plant for movement to the exposed, windy, outdoor environment), the nitrogen in the starter solution gives…
CSU Extension Master Gardeners Notes 711 explains when Phosphorus and Potassium application are needed. Continue reading for details. A soil test is the best method to determine the need for phosphate and potash. With a fertilizer containing nitrogen and phosphate and/or potash, the application rate is always based on the nitrogen percentage because nitrogen…
Learn more about soil compaction and its effects on yor vegetable garden. We thank CSU Extension Master Gardeners Notes 711 for this valuable information. On clayey soils, soil compaction is a common problem limiting crop growth potential. Soils are typically compacted in the construction process. Walking on wet soils, cultivating wet soils, and the…
If you want to learn how to attract butterflies to your garden, our next few tips will cover this topic. Make it a great day! Remember, if you find value in our tips, please share them with your friends, like or comment. To create a butterfly Garden, you must provide a suitable habitat for an…
We will share fact sheet no. 5.504 in the next few posts which discusses more in detail how to plan a garden to attract butterflies. This fact sheet was written by P.A. Opler, Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior; and W.S. Cranshaw, Colorado State University Extension entomologist and professor, bioagricultural sciences and pest…
If you are now ready to plan the butterfly garden, read these steps to take. Our next tip will cover common conflicts found when planning a butterfly garden and some additional references. Make a yard more attractive to butterflies by providing the proper environment, which can be food plants used by the immature stages…
This post covers common conflicts found when planning a butterfly garden. Our next tips will provide information on common butterflies in Eastern Colorado and the foods they prefer. Therefore, if you want a steady flow of butterfly visitors, we will cover which food sources to include in your garden. Common Conflicts Many of the…
You want to attract Black Swallowtail butterflies in your garden, learn more facts about them. Butterfly Flight period Caterpillar food Common nectar plants, adult food Black swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) April-September Dill, parsley, fennel, carrot Butterfly weed, alfalfa, thistle Common Name: Black swallowtail Scientific Name: Papilio polyxenes asterius Stoll…
