by Fredrik | . | FAQ garden
But behind every pruning cut, there’s usually a much bigger purpose. When done correctly, pruning can help a tree develop properly, stay healthier and even live longer. By removing dead, damaged, or diseased branches, you reduce the risk of pests and diseases...
by Fredrik | . | FAQ garden
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT GARDENING AND CULTIVATION Welcome to Alhaga's knowledge bank Gardening is rarely about doin’ everything perfectly. It often begins with a simple question: Why aren’t things growing well here? Does the soil need improvement?...
by Fredrik | . | FAQ garden
Creating a sustainable garden is not about getting everything perfect right out of the gate. Truth be told, most sustainable gardens grow one step at a time, just like the plants in ’em.Whether you’ve got a small backyard, a few raised beds on the patio,...
by Fredrik | . | FAQ garden
The short answer is that F1 seeds are the result of a carefully controlled cross between two selected parent plants. The goal is to combine desirable traits such as higher yields, more consistent quality, better disease resistance or earlier harvests. So why do so...
by Fredrik | . | FAQ garden
A soil’s ph level affects how easily plants can access the nutrients already present in the ground. The ph scale runs from 1 to 14, with 7 considered neutral. Anythin’ below 7 is acidic, while anything above 7 is alkaline. For most vegetable gardens, a ph...
by Fredrik | . | FAQ garden
Homemade compost is one of the most valuable resources you as a gardener can have compared to synthetic fertilizers. By returning leaves, plant debris, and kitchen scraps to the soil, you’re creating a natural cycle while improving both soil structure and...
