Compost is considered a fertilizer that plays a special role in plant growth. It is formed through a mixture of different ingredients. This type of fertilizer can change the chemical, physical and biological properties of the soil. Ingredients that make compost include grass clippings, plants, food scraps, food waste, organic matter, and manure. The mixture is rich in beneficial organisms, like protozoa, bacteria, fungi, and nematodes as well as plant nutrients. Composting is considered an aerobic method of decomposition of organic solid waste. So it is applicable to recycling organic material. The process turns organic matter into humus, which contributes as a good fertilizer for plants. How to make it: There are many things in our daily life that we...
Like all other organisms, plants require various nutrients for their growth. Among the various nutrients, they get most of them from organic or inorganic fertilizers and all minerals, and the rest from the atmosphere and water. If the amount of these essential nutrients is less, the deficiency syndrome can be observed in the plant and if the amount is too much, the toxicity also causes problems in the growth of the plant. Macronutrients: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K). Micronutrients: Boron(B), Chlorine(Cl), Manganese(Mn), Iron(Fe), Nickel(Ni), Copper(Cu), Zinc(Zn), Molybdenum(Mo). Secondary nutrients: Magnesium(Mg), Sulphur(S), Calcium(Ca). Non-mineral nutrients: Hydrogen(H), Carbon(C), Oxygen(O). Plant nutrients supplied from soil minerals, organic or inorganic fertilizers: Nitrogen: Functions: N combines with H, C, S, and O to form...
Only plant lovers can understand the importance of gardening. Gardening plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem as well as protecting the environment. Just as plants provide food for animals, humans also benefit from plants in a variety of ways in addition to food. The following can be mentioned as the importance of the garden: 1. Great Exercise There is enough work in the body for various activities in the garden such as sowing seeds, watering the trees, clearing the soil, harvesting, weeding etc., which acts as an alternative to physical exercise. People get so engrossed in gardening that they don't even realise when they start sweating. It burns unwanted calories and builds new muscles in the body. Through...
We all like to enjoy the beauty of the ever attractive flowers in the garden. That captivating scene is very pleasing. As gardening is a significant addition, it is imperative to have the proper knowledge about it. Many insects appear on the soil and leaves of the plants, some of which may be friends, and some may be harmful. Today's content is to identify them. So, let's get started. 01 Ladybird The Ladybird, also known as the Ladybird Beetle or Ladybug, is one of the top beneficial insects of plants. These spotted insects can eat up to 50 aphids per day, and their larva can eat up to their total body weight per day, meaning they eat more food than...
