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Drought proofing

Drought proofing your garden

The dry spell in early May reminded me that weather is unpredictable, and it’s best to prepare for extremes. Seven days with no rain was tough on all the newly planted lettuce, spinach and radish seedlings. We never know whether we’ll have a wet or dry year or somewhere in between, but all the watering I’m doing in May has me thinking about how to make life easier. Here are some drought-proofing ideas for the home garden to make a dry summer easier in the garden.

1. Install irrigation equipment....

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Blueberries

 

Image credit: Cornell University PMEP

 

Blueberries are delicious… oh and they are good for you! Rich in vitamins K and C and high in fiber content, they are the ideal edible plant for your garden. Native to our region, blueberries have adapted to New York's climate, soils and pests. They are not only easy to grow without chemical pesticides, they are extremely cold hardy with some cultivars that can survive in winters with temperatures as low as -40F. 

Putting the effort into a little planning and preparation before you plant...

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Transplanting

There are endless methods for transplanting seedlings or rooted cuttings. They can go into soil, clay pebbles, coco, myriad hydroponics setups... One method that's often overlooked is rockwool.


Rockwool

 

If you're growing in hydro or soil, transplanting into rockwool may be a good idea. Rockwool comes in blocks that will allow a young plant to get established, or you can use rockwool cubes. The advantage of using rockwool is that it's a clean and recyclable, and it holds moisture evenly, allowing your plants ready access to...

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Compost tea

Would your plants fancy a cup of tea? 

Composts and compost extracts have been in common use over hundreds of years to promote plant and soil health.

But aerobic compost teas such as GreenTeaTM are different. They use aeration technology to create optimum levels of oxygen for growth and reproduction of beneficial aerobic microorganisms. Many of our customers are already brewing teas to complement their fertilizer regimens in large-scale agriculture, viticulture, horticulture, nurseries, lawn care, and residential gardens. 

And they’re seeing benefits, including:

  • Improved plant growth.
  • Better chemical, physical or biological properties in soil such as...

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Low-impact lawn

For many of us our lawn is an essential part of our home, but it’s also a source of concern. Are the products we use in the pursuit of a beautiful yard safe for our family and pets? What about our neighbors and the environment?   

Here at GreenTree, we believe we can have beautiful, healthy lawns without backbreaking work and noxious chemicals. With our carefully selected range of lawn care products and easy maintenance schedule, we’ll help you grow a great Low-Impact Lawn that’s easy on the environment, your wallet and your time. 

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