Clay soil is hard and will also stick to a shovel, making it difficult to work with. To make working in clay easier, rub the shovel with floor or car wax and then buff it with a cloth. The clay won’t stick to it, and the end will not rust as an added bonus. TIP! […]
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Sod should be laid properly. Get your soil ready before you lay your sod. Pull any weeds that you see, and work to break up the soil so that it is a fine tilth. Using a light but firm touch, compact the soil until it is flat. Water the soil until it is saturated. Sod […]
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Select plants that produce a relatively high yield. In most circumstances, a cold-tolerant or disease-resistant hybrid will have a higher yield when compared to a more traditional variety. TIP! Choose plant strains that will give you the best harvest with the biggest yield. A disease-resistant hybrid plant can be a good option to consider over […]
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Clay is naturally hard, and can can stick to a shovel making it frustrating to work with. Take the hard work out of using a shovel in clay soil by rubbing a light coat of car or floor wax over the surface with a clean cloth and buff the surface. This will make your task […]
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Gradually acclimate plants to temperature changes and conditions, if you want to avoid shocking them. Put them outdoors in the sun for no more than two hours the first day. Then over a weeks time, slightly increase their time outside. The plants should be prepared to move outside permanently at the end of this week. […]
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Plants that result in a larger yield should be higher on your priority list when planning the garden. Frequently, a hybrid plant will produce a higher yield because of its disease-resistant properties. TIP! Choose higher yield plant varieties. There are genetically modified plants that resist cold and/or disease. The processes involved in successfully horticulture can […]
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Properly put down your sod. Be sure to get your soil prepared before you start laying the new sod. Weeds should be removed, and you should break up the soil into a tilth. Flatten the soil back into place, gently but firmly. Thoroughly water the soil. Be sure to stagger the rows of sod. The […]
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Use biennials and annuals to add color to your flower beds. You can use biennial and annual flowers to brighten the bed, and let you change how it looks. They are useful for filling gaps in between shrubs and perennials in sunny areas. Some flowers you can use are rudbekia, petunias, cosmos, marigolds, or sunflowers. […]
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Many times when digging in clay soil the clay will adhere to the shovel, which will make it much harder to dig. To make digging clay soil easier, try applying a light coating of wax, either car wax or floor wax, and then buff off and commence digging. The clay won’t stick to it, and […]
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Plant slug-proof perennials. Snails and slugs are garden nightmares, and only need a single evening to obliterate a plant. Certain perennials that don’t have tough leaves are especially tasty to snails and slugs. Some perennials aren’t that tasty to snails and slugs since they have tough and hairy leaves, and an unappetizing flavor. Consider planting […]