Make sure that your sod is laid properly. Before you lay the sod, the soil has to be prepared. Break the soil into fine tilth and make sure you remove any weeds as well. Flatten your soil and make it slightly compact. Moisten the soil thoroughly. Be sure to stagger the rows of sod. The […]
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The handles on your gardening tools can be used as a convenient measuring instrument. Tools with substantial handles, like rakes, hoes and large shovels are great for taking measurements. Simply lay the handles out on the floor and run a measuring tape next to them. Then, transfer the measurements to the handle using a permanent […]
How To Successfully Grow A Healthy Organic Garden
Use both annuals and biennials to add a splash of color to your flower beds. Fast-growing annuals and biennials can brighten up a flower bed, and allow you to change the look from season to season and year to year. In addition, you might need something to fill empty spaces in your flower garden. Fill […]
Organic Horticulture Tips To Help You Ditch The Toxic Garden Chemicals
The quick and drastic change in the weather conditions can shock your plants and cause them to die. It’s important that you gradually change temperate conditions over time, so that your plants can adjust. Try placing them outside in sunlight for about an hour or maybe two the first day. Gradually increase the the time […]
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Use proper soil for the best results. Find out more about the plants you like and which type of soil is best. It can happen where one artificial area is designated to have just one type of soil. TIP! The correct soil can make a big difference in how your garden grows. Depending on what […]
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Brighten up your flower beds with annuals and biennials. Fast growing biennials and annuals can enliven a flower bed while letting you change up the look each season and year. You can use them between the gaps in shrubs and perennials where there is plenty of sun. There are many flowers you can plant in […]
How To Grow A Garden In Window Boxes
Pick your plants with an eye to maximize the yield you can get. It is quite common to find that hybrids, which are often able to resist disease and withstand cold climates, produce yields much larger than their conventional counterparts. TIP! Select plant varieties capable of producing large yields. There are genetically modified plants that […]
Organic Gardening Tips For Every Season Of The Year
Properly lay your sod. Start by preparing your soil with care. Take out any weeds, then mix up the soil into a tilth that is fine. Lightly, but firmly compact the soil, making sure it is flat. Make sure you work with a moist soil. The sod should be laid in staggered rows, with the […]
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To keep your plants from getting shocked, you need to gradually introduce them to changes in temperature and conditions. Place them outside in the sunlight for an hour or two on the first day. After a week, leave your plants outside for twice as long. By the week’s end, your plants should then be ready […]
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Do not plant perennials that are prone to snail infestation. These creatures can wreak havoc on a garden in a short time. These garden vermin prefer plants with tender, herbaceous stems and leaves, particularly seedlings and young plants. Perennials that have tough or hairy leaves are often times unappetizing to snails and slugs. Good choices […]