Horticulture

What is Horticulture? Horticulture has been a vital part of human life for thousands of years. People across the globe depend on plants for food, medicine, and…

How to Trim hedges

Trimming or pruning hedges is so easy and simple if you do it the right way. Below are few steps to follow to prune your hedges. Steps…

Garden Pruning Shears and Electric Trimmers

  Due to the many tasks associated with gardening, horticultural practitioners need good quality tools, especially for pruning. The three most important types of pruning tools are…

Does Pruning Paint Work?

For decades, the accepted solution to protect tree wounds sustained during trimming was to use pruning paint or pruning sealer. These products were applied to open wounds…

Does Vinegar Kill Weeds?

Whether to save costs or to opt for a more ecologic option, there are many reasons to choose vinegar to kill weeds in the garden. You read…

Keep Your Garden Maintenance Under Control with Hortico Weed Killer

Buffalo grass makes an attractive lawn, but it also is a high maintenance lawn due to the need for weed control. That happens because this type of…

Abscission and pruning

Abscission, is a process plants let go of parts of themselves and fruit. Abscission is a self-defense mechanism and a reproduction one. This article will discuss the…

Benefits Of Tree Training

One of the most rewarding horticultural practices is training trees. This can be done either for fruit trees or ornamental specimens. If started when the tree is…

Get Rid Of Unwanted Weed with Roundup Weedkiller

Weeds in your garden can be a serious problem. Despite invading and potentially taking over your patios, flower beds and lawns, they can also reduce crop yield….

How Do Plants Respond To Pruning?

Pruning is an essential practice for any gardener. Most types of plants benefit from pruning, but many gardeners shy away from the task. Knowing how a plant…