Plants that result in a larger yield should be higher on your priority list when planning the garden. Traditional strains are often out-performed by hybrids that have been bred for cold tolerance or disease resistance. TIP! Choose the varieties of plants that will produce a higher yield. Frequently, a hybrid plant will produce a higher […]

When selecting among several varieties of a plant, choose the ones that will produce the largest yield. 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 types that will bring a higher profits and […]

Using a shovel in clay soil is a lot of work, not only is the clay hard, but it will stick to the shovel and make it twice as hard to handle. Use a thin coat of floor or car wax on your shovel, then buff it with a nice clean cloth to make dealing […]

Sod should be laid properly. Before laying sod, you have to make sure the soil is accurately prepared. Take out any weeds, then mix up the soil into a tilth that is fine. Next, you want to make the soil compacted by applying light but firm pressure. Make sure the soil creates a flat surface. […]

Make sure to lay the sod properly. Before laying the sod, the soil must be prepared. Remove the weeds, then break up the soil into fine tilth. Using a light but firm touch, compact the soil until it is flat. The soil should always receive adequate moisture. Lay the sod down in alternated rows, keeping […]

Turn the handles of tools you have on hand into rulers to make measurements in your garden. You can use larger tools, like rakes, as measuring sticks. Lay the handles on the floor, then run the measuring tape down next to them. It’s a good idea to label distances with a permanent marker. Now you […]