Allan Wilson
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Articles by this Author
How To Get Going With Your Own Greenhouse Business
- By Allan Wilson
- Published 06/3/2007
- Home Gardening , How-to Help
- Unrated
Do you wish to embark upon a new business venture? Ever thought of getting into the greenhouse business? If you have, then, this article will definitely prove very helpful. Here, are given details of some very basic things that need to be kept in mind while opening your very own greenhouse business. The most essential knowledge that will be required is about the ways of propagating the crops, their potting methods and the techniques to market them.
The Low Down On Passive Hydroponics Garden Setup:
- By Allan Wilson
- Published 04/20/2007
- Home Gardening
- Unrated
Plants absorb all needed elements from water and soil. A system, in which all nutrients are provided to the plants by water, is called hydroponics system. There are two methods in hydroponics gardening. First is an active hydroponics gardening system, and second is Passive gardening system.Both methods are good for indoor hydroponics gardening.
Raised Vegetable Garden Beds Are More Advantageous
- By Allan Wilson
- Published 04/19/2007
- Home Gardening
- Unrated
Raised beds are more advantageous than the normal beds is that since the plots are elevated the surface area available for plantation increases as compared to flat beds.Also the soil in the raised beds is not compact because these beds are secluded and so no one walks on these beds. One more great advantage in raising the soil is the depth of that plot can be increased.
Air Layering The Roots Of Your Plants
- By Allan Wilson
- Published 04/19/2007
- Home Gardening
- Unrated
In Air layering roots are forcibly grown on the stem of a plant, which already has a root system. Such plants have usually shed off the lower foliage. Generally ornamental plants like dieffenbachia, ornamental figs and croton. Some woody plants like magnolia, azalea, rose, etc are also grown by this method. With the help of a blade or knife which is sharp, you have to cut two parallels of 1 1/2 inches on the bark.
Solar Photovoltaic Cells A Great Alternative Energy Source
- By Allan Wilson
- Published 04/19/2007
- Product Reviews
- Unrated
Photovoltaic cells are those black squares an array of which comprises a solar panel. These cells are getting more efficient, and gradually less expensive thanks to much better designs that allow them to focus the gathered sunlight on a more concentrated position. The size of the cells is decreasing as their efficiency rises, meaning that each cell becomes cheaper to produce and at once more productive.
Setting Up Your Garden For Tomatoes, Sweet Corn and Radishes
- By Allan Wilson
- Published 04/11/2007
- Home Gardening
- Unrated
The first thing that you need to do is decide how much space you need to plant your garden. Depending on this space, figure out how many plants to plant.Vegetable gardens need plenty of sunlight. Generally speaking, the more sun the better. Don't plant your garden too close to trees or anything else that will shade it too much.
Vegetables need good drainage when they grow, so it's a good idea to plant them in raised beds.
Gardening Tips For Growing Bell Peppers and Strawberries
- By Allan Wilson
- Published 04/11/2007
- Home Gardening
- Unrated
Bell peppers need nutrient rich soil. They do best in well drained soil, and lots of sun. Raised beds are great for bell peppers, with good topsoil, compost, and rotted manure mixed in.Your bell peppers grow into small bushes, and need lots of air circulation. Give them enough room by spacing them between 12 and 18 inches apart, and in rows at least 24 to 36 inches apart.
Gardening Tips For Carrots, Peas and Potatoes
- By Allan Wilson
- Published 04/11/2007
- Home Gardening
- Unrated
Carrots grow well in well drained, sandy soil. Make sure the soil is nice and loose down to 12 inches or more to allow for good root development. Make sure your soil doesn't have any rocks and twigs. Carrots don't require much space. It all depends on how big the roots are at harvest time. If you're growing baby carrots, spacing them between 3/4 of an inch and 2 inches.

