gardening

Mum maintenance for Fall growth

Mum maintenance for Fall growth

Spring mums are sprouting, and it is time to perform maintenance and ensure gardens and flower beds bloom well into the Fall. When mums grow to the height of about six inches, one should cut them and start new plants from the trimmings. Taking the top three inches off your plant will force it to […]

Vineyard Ecosystem Stability

Vineyard Ecosystem Stability

Plant selection and spacing are intricate details that need to be incorporated into any vineyard ecosystem.  For Solar Innovations, Inc.’s vineyard project, specific plants, seeds, and layouts were used to ensure the successful and continual growth of the vineyard.  White, red, and purple clovers were installed around and between the trellises to increase the pollination […]

Implementing a Vineyard

Implementing a Vineyard

Once you have committed to a vineyard and made the initial decisions, you must determine the future size of the project.  Planning early for the long term goals will help to ensure success.  Solar Innovations, Inc.’s vineyard team decided to start small, but with a scalable solution for future growth (one to two rows of […]

Starting a Vineyard

Starting a Vineyard

When undertaking the investment of starting a vineyard, ensure that you are ready to commit to this endeavor.  Solar has recently planted its very own vineyard and is excited to share all we’ve learned with our customers.  Unlike other gardening efforts, creating a functional and sustainable vineyard requires quite a bit of work: meticulous planning, […]

Simple Home or Greenhouse Aquaponics Kit

Simple Home or Greenhouse Aquaponics Kit

Simple Home or Greenhouse Aquaponics Kit Have you ever thought of venturing into Aquaponics? The above link provides information on a very user friendly version of an Aquaponics kit that could be set up anywhere. it would be especially helpful in a small greenhouse!