Preparation and Use of Some Organic Manures Preparation and use of some organic manures are discussed in the sections below. These are excellent sources of NPK nutrients and keep the plants healthy and smiling. 1. Bio slurry Add fresh cow dung, neem cake and groundnut cake, approximately in equal quantities by weight, into a container. […]
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Nalpamaram Bonsai Trees Ficus varieties are good candidates for bonsai creation, especially for beginners. They grow fast, are hardy plants, can survive heavy rain, sun, can withstand scarce watering, repotting & wiring and so on. Two ficus varieties that are grown generally by bonsai enthusiasts are Ficus benghalensis and Ficus religiosa. These, and other ficus
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Compost Tea for Bonsais Compost is plant and animal-based organic matter decayed organically by bio-degradation. Compost tea is generally made by adding water to compost in a ratio of 4:1: to 10:1, and allowing the water to leach through the compost. The collected liquid, compost tea, is an effective and potent organic liquid manure. However,
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The Perfect Compost Compost is plant and animal-based organic matter decayed organically by bio-degradation. The decaying process involves biological transformation, and also physical breaking up of matter into microscopic components. In other words, the compost is a bio-remediated (repaired and renourished biologically) organic matter derived by decaying organic waste. It contains constituent nutrients that have
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An Integrated Fertiliser Strategy for Kitchen Garden “Go organic” is the mantra these days especially for home-grown vegetables. Organic model advocates using organic pesticides and fertilisers for farming, and prohibits use of any inorganic (chemical) pesticide or fertiliser. Organic farming is the methodology for future; it is the best for health of consumers and health
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How to grow some flowering plants – Adenium, Bougainvillea, Euphorbia, Hibiscus, Lantana and Table Rose Adenium (Desert Rose) Adenium obesum, also called Desert Rose, is a slow-growing plant native to Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. It is an easy-to-grow plant, and resistant to most pests and diseases. Like all succulent plants, Adenium needs careful
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My Bonsai Adventure My rendezvous with bonsais started in 2009, when I visited an exhibition at Trivandrum during Onam celebrations. I was seeing bonsais for the first time in my life and got totally smitten by the allure of those little beauties. I must admit that at that time, I was more intrigued by the
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The Ethics of Bonsai Growing Introduction Who does not enjoy the colourful bloom of a Bougainvillea? The multitude of colours parades the beauty of nature and makes everyone feel good for the moment. But have you ever seen a Bougainvillea other than in a pot? Very rarely; may be in some public park or in
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Air Purifying Indoor Plants A study by NASA in 1989 found that some plants can absorb harmful toxins from the air, especially in enclosed spaces such as modern homes. Household toxins come from objects and materials like household products, materials and furniture. The toxins include traces of Formaldehyde, Xylene, Benzene, Toluene, Trichloroethylene, Carbon Monoxide etc.
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Bonsai Classification by Size The art of bonsai is creating miniature replicas of mature trees in nature. Even as bonsais are small, there are various sizes in which they are made. The smallest bonsais are little more than seedlings, while the largest ones that grow in the Japanese Imperial Palace gardens (Imperial size) require as
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