If you see mildew that is powdery, stay away from expensive chemicals to treat it. Put a little baking soda and some dish soap in water. Spray the mixture on the plants once every seven days or so until you no longer see the mildew. Baking soda will not damage your plants and treats the […]

Try using annuals and biennials to add color to your flower beds, and brighten them up. By utilizing quick-growing biennials and annuals, not only will you be brightening up your flower bed, you can also alter its look each season and each year. They are very helpful when trying to fill in gaps between shrubs […]

So you don’t shock the plants, you should gradually get them use to a change in the temperature and conditions. Leave them outside in sunlight for a couple of hours on the initial day. Throughout the week, you should leave your plants out for a little longer each day. After a week’s time, the plants […]

When selecting among several varieties of a plant, choose the ones that will produce the largest yield. A lot of times a hybrid that will tolerate cold weather or disease will give you a higher output than heirlooms. TIP! Plants that result in a larger yield should be higher on your priority list when planning […]

Create useful rulers from your tool handles. You can use shovels or rakes as measuring sticks. Lay your handles on the floor, and put measuring tape right next to them. Label the distances onto them using a permanent marker pen. This will allow you to have a ruler at your fingertips when you are working […]